Nothing's Sacred
Unveiling the Shattered Sanctity: London After Midnight's Nothing's Sacred
Lyrics
Nothing's sacred, nothing's pure, nothing's sacred anymore
Expresses the idea that nothing is revered or untainted, and this lack of sanctity prevails in the current state.
Forget salvation, forget the cure 'cause nothing's sacred anymore
Encourages abandoning the hope for deliverance or a solution because everything has lost its sacredness.
I've seen it all, I've seen it all before
Conveys a sense of disillusionment, having witnessed similar situations or events in the past.
It's such a bore, you sell your souls like whores
Describes a repetitive and tiresome pattern where individuals compromise their integrity for personal gain.
You've killed free will, free me of responsibility
Accuses the destruction of free will, seeking release from personal responsibility.
You hope, you pray you'll be the one who's saved
Depicts a futile longing and reliance on external salvation.
But nothing's sacred, nothing's pure, nothing's sacred anymore
Reiterates the theme of the loss of sacredness and purity in various aspects of life.
Forget salvation, forget the cure 'cause nothing's sacred anymore
Reemphasizes the futility of seeking salvation or a cure due to the absence of sacredness.
I've asked you all, I've begged you all before
Expresses frustration and desperation in appealing to others for understanding or change.
Give in to evolution but you'd rather buy absolution
Criticizes choosing an easy way out (buying absolution) over embracing necessary change and evolution.
You've killed free will, free me of responsibility
Repeats the accusation of suppressing free will, shirking responsibility.
You hope, you pray you'll be the one who's saved
Reflects a continued hope for personal salvation despite the prevailing disillusionment.
Nothing's sacred, nothing's pure, nothing's sacred anymore
Restates the overarching theme of the loss of sacredness and purity in various aspects of life.
Forget salvation, forget the cure 'cause nothing's sacred anymore
Reiterates the suggestion to abandon hope for deliverance or a cure.
There's no salvation, there is no truth
Asserts the absence of salvation and truth in the current context.
We are your retribution, we are the brutal youth
Positions the speaker or the younger generation as a form of retribution, embodying a harsh and unyielding force.
We are the future, we are the past
Declares the collective identity of the speaker or the younger generation as both the future and the past.
We are your guilt tip, and we are your class
Assigns roles of guilt and social class to the speaker or the younger generation.
Nothing's sacred, nothing's pure, nothing's sacred anymore
Reiterates the central theme that nothing retains its sacredness or purity in the present circumstances.
Forget salvation, forget the cure 'cause nothing's sacred anymore
Concludes by reinforcing the suggestion to forget about salvation or a cure due to the prevailing lack of sacredness.
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