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This whole world's a homicide victim
This world is metaphorically described as a victim of widespread violence and crime.
No one cares for no one
There is a lack of empathy or concern for others, suggesting a harsh and indifferent environment.
Another spoke on the wheel of suffering
Human suffering is compared to a wheel, emphasizing its cyclical and repetitive nature.
Punished for nothing
People face punishment without clear reasons, highlighting the arbitrary and unjust aspects of life.
We lie, cheat and steal, for what?
Deceptive actions like lying, cheating, and stealing are questioned, raising doubts about their purpose.
For a knife in the back of trust
These deceitful actions lead to a betrayal of trust, symbolized by a knife in the back.
Crushed beneath the hands of slaughter
Individuals are overwhelmed by violence and brutality, portrayed as being crushed under the hands of slaughter.
To a future without any hope
The future is depicted as bleak and hopeless, suggesting a lack of optimism.
There are no saviours
There is a realization that there are no saviors or rescuers in this harsh reality.
There are no favours
No one extends favors or kindness, emphasizing the harshness of the world.
Afterlife is purgatory
The afterlife is described as a state of purgatory, indicating a continued existence of suffering and uncertainty.
Chained by our own hypocrisy
Individuals are bound by their own hypocrisy, possibly alluding to the contradictions in human behavior.
Submerged in hate and fear
The pervasive emotions are hatred and fear, reflecting a dark and negative atmosphere.
As we dawn upon a new age
A new age is introduced, but it is accompanied by expressions of rage, suggesting a tumultuous transition.
Expression is rage
Expression serves as an outlet for pent-up emotions, particularly anger and frustration.
Child's cry beckoning
A child's cry symbolizes vulnerability and innocence, possibly in the face of a harsh reality.
Day of reckoning
A day of reckoning is mentioned, hinting at a time when consequences or judgment will come.
No use excusing
No excuses are accepted, indicating a lack of justification for the challenging circumstances.
The answers are not there
The answers to the struggles are elusive or non-existent, contributing to a sense of despair.
No use pretending
Pretending that things will improve is deemed futile, reinforcing a pessimistic outlook.
That it gets any better than this
A stark acknowledgment that the current situation may not get any better than it currently is.
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