Lyrics
I see blind faces everywhere
Observation of people who seem unaware or indifferent to their surroundings.
Don't they know? Or don't they care?
Questioning whether people are oblivious or simply apathetic.
Can't they see that they're oppressed?
Noting an inability of others to recognize their own oppression.
There not better off than the rest
Highlighting that those unaware aren't in a better situation than others.
Do we need bars to understand these facts?
Asking whether confinement is necessary for understanding these truths.
At least the caged bird knows it's trapped
Comparing the awareness of being trapped to that of a caged bird.
Open your eyes look around you
Encouraging others to observe their surroundings.
Open your eyes
Reiterating the call to open one's eyes to reality.
Open your eyes look around you
Emphasizing the need to perceive the truth.
Open your eyes
Repeating the call to awaken and perceive.
I don't know what you find comfort in
Expressing uncertainty about what brings comfort to others.
It's just false truths and fear of sin
Belief that comfort often stems from false beliefs and fear.
Lose your mind to save your soul
Suggesting that losing conventional thinking can lead to spiritual salvation.
The greatest story ever told
Emphasizing the importance of a profound truth.
There's no difference from the rest
Asserting the similarity of situations regarding power dynamics.
It's power and control at its best
Noting that power and control are at their peak in such situations.
Open your eyes look around you
Reiterating the call to observe the reality around.
Open your eyes
Stressing the importance of opening one's eyes metaphorically.
Open your eyes look around you
Repeating the call to perceive the truth.
Open your eyes
Emphasizing the need to awaken.
Open your eyes
Reiteration of the call to open one's eyes.
Take a look around you
Encouraging a broader observation of surroundings.
Don't believe the lies
Advising against believing fabricated information meant to deceive.
They're made up to blind you
Highlighting the intention of falsehoods to blind people.
If you make no sound
Suggesting staying silent may prevent trouble from those in power.
They won't mind you
Implying that conforming to silence might ensure safety.
But if you speak too loud
Warning against speaking out boldly, as it invites harsh treatment.
They won't be kind to you
Highlighting the potential unkindness toward outspokenness.
And if you stand out
Encouraging standing out for truth despite the risks.
Just trying to set it straight
Stating the intent to correct the situation by standing out.
Then there's no doubt
Expressing certainty that standing out leads to being erased or missing in action.
You'll soon be M.I.A.
Implying the consequences of standing up against the norm.
Open your eyes look around you
Reiterating the call to perceive the truth.
Open your eyes
Emphasizing the importance of opening one's eyes metaphorically.
Open your eyes look around you
Repeating the call to perceive the truth.
Open your eyes
Stressing the need to awaken.
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