Unsettling
Echoes of Discontent: Lily Welch's Unsettling Reflection on a Turbulent World
Lyrics
Something is on my mind
Expressing that there is something weighing on the singer's mind.
I'll tell you
Committing to share what is on the singer's mind.
The men and their words
Highlighting the impact of men and their words on the singer's thoughts or experiences.
Did you see the news
Raising awareness of current events and asking if the listener is aware of them.
Growing up is hard
Stating the difficulty of the process of growing up.
We all got the scars
Emphasizing that everyone has emotional wounds or challenges.
I don't need your hands
Rejecting the need for physical support or comfort from others.
On my body
Asserting personal boundaries regarding physical contact.
Children crying in the streets
Describing a distressing scene of children crying in the streets.
You can hear their screams
Highlighting the audible expression of distress through screams.
Ditches filled with bodies
Portraying a grim image of ditches filled with bodies, likely a metaphor for societal issues.
So I'll mend these blues
Expressing the intention to address or alleviate the singer's emotional state.
I'll go buy some thrift store shoes
Planning to make a change by purchasing inexpensive, second-hand shoes.
Walk all over your excuse
Expressing determination to overcome excuses by walking over them.
Till you taste the bottom of my boots
Symbolic reference to overcoming challenges until the opposition understands the singer's strength.
Bombs all in the air
Describing a tense situation with bombs in the air, possibly a metaphor for conflict.
People running scared
Depicting people in panic and fear due to the mentioned bombs.
You don't even care
Expressing disappointment or frustration with someone's lack of concern.
The future is too unsettling for you
Suggesting that the future is causing discomfort or unease for the singer.
Don't know who to trust
Expressing a lack of trust in others, possibly due to deception or dishonesty.
Because everybody is shady
Describing a general sense of distrust because of perceived shadiness in people.
Your humanity is Johnny come lately
Criticizing a delayed or insincere display of humanity by some individuals.
All these oligarchs
Referring to powerful individuals with significant influence.
Smelling blood like sharks
Comparing influential figures to predators with a keen sense for opportunities.
Trying to fill their pockets up now
Accusing powerful individuals of prioritizing personal gain, possibly at the expense of others.
Toxins in the air
Highlighting the presence of harmful substances in the environment.
Now their felling scared
Suggesting that those responsible for environmental issues are starting to feel fear or consequences.
Soon you'll hear our voices loud
Anticipating a collective and impactful expression of discontent or resistance.
So I'll mend these blues
Reiteration of the intention to address or alleviate the singer's emotional state.
I'll go buy some thrift store shoes
Reaffirmation of the commitment to make a change through symbolic actions.
Walk all over your excuse
Repeating the determination to overcome excuses through assertive action.
Till you taste the bottom of my boots
Repeating the symbolic reference to overcoming challenges with strength and resilience.
Bombs all in the air
Reiterating the tense situation with bombs in the air, emphasizing the ongoing conflict.
People running scared
Reiterating the panic and fear in people due to the mentioned bombs.
You don't even care
Reiterating the frustration or disappointment with someone's lack of concern.
The future is too unsettling for you
Reiterating that the future is causing discomfort or unease for the singer.
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