Lyrics
Who's running this town
Questioning the current leadership or authority figures in the town.
And burning it right into the ground
Expressing the destructive impact of the current leadership on the town.
Save my lady
Pleading to save someone important, possibly a loved one or an ideal.
Babe I gotta go
Acknowledging the necessity to leave for personal growth or fulfillment.
To be the man I am in my soul
Emphasizing the desire to remain true to one's authentic self.
Before I get old
Recognizing the urgency to pursue personal aspirations before aging.
Send me off to die
Metaphorically referring to the willingness to face challenges or dangers.
Between the lively earth and the sky
Describing the space between the earthly and celestial realms.
Maybe I'll come back for one more dance
Leaving open the possibility of a return for a final experience or moment.
Take my head
Symbolically suggesting a willingness to undergo a transformative process.
Paint it red
Expressing a desire for a bold and impactful change, possibly a personal revolution.
And break the chains that hold in all my shame
Referring to breaking free from the emotional burdens and guilt.
With a real slow burn
Describing a gradual and deliberate process of personal transformation.
All I ever knew
Reflecting on the limited understanding or experiences in life.
Was grassy fields and skies all blue
Nostalgically recalling simpler and happier times.
I'd go back in a second but I know I must go on
Expressing the conflict between the desire to return and the necessity to move forward.
Got to stay alive
Acknowledging the importance of survival and staying alive.
The night is young let's go for that dive
Encouraging living in the present and taking risks.
And drown the pain that keeps us all inside
Using metaphorical language to cope with emotional pain and struggles.
Coming out alive
Expressing the triumph of overcoming challenges and emerging stronger.
Sovereign and away from the hive
Seeking individuality and independence away from societal norms.
To hell and back to find a heart of gold
Embarking on a challenging journey in search of something valuable.
Take my head
Repeating the symbolic willingness to undergo transformative experiences.
Paint it red
Reiterating the desire for a bold and impactful change, possibly involving sacrifice.
And break the chains that hold in all my shame
Continuing the theme of breaking free from emotional burdens and guilt.
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