Beast of Our Babylon
Rebellion's Symphony: Unveiling the Dark Tapestry of Life
Lyrics
Today a son’s born in an Ikea manger
Describing the birth of a person in an unconventional setting, likened to an Ikea manger.
And although he’s a stranger, you know him too well
Despite being a stranger, the person is familiar due to shared human experiences.
Because he was born a killer, an apple eatin’ sinner
Highlighting the inherent human flaws, with references to sin and violence in the individual.
And to this overwhelming potluck he brings a platter of hell
Metaphorically bringing negativity to a communal gathering or life's experiences.
At age six he’s wondering, how the world be turning
A child's curiosity about the complexities of the world.
Well, soon you’ll be learning about the conflicts of power
Anticipation of learning about power dynamics and conflicts in life.
And if you want to get your little finger painting fingers dirty
Encouraging engagement in life's challenges and not shying away from getting involved.
Just follow these examples and look out for number one
Advising to prioritize oneself and learn from examples.
This is my own
Claiming individual ownership or identity.
This is our own
Claiming collective ownership or identity.
My own rebellion
Expressing personal rebellion.
I’ve got ideas that could shake this world
Confident in possessing groundbreaking ideas.
But time is the devil’s knuckle ball, so fuck em’ all it’s mine
Defying conventional norms with a sense of individuality and ownership of one's ideas.
At sixteen and pacing, his hormones are racing
Exploring adolescence, hormones, and pursuit of romantic interests.
And he be skirt chasing, clear-cuttin’ through conscience
Criticizing the disregard for moral values and conscience.
It’s nonsense he says, history is dead
Rejecting the significance of history and past mistakes.
And so are the skeletons hidden under my bed
Acknowledging personal faults and mistakes of the past.
35 and steady, ambitious and ready
Describing a mature stage in life with ambition and readiness.
Open hand to the common man his burden now heavy
Being supportive and helpful to others, carrying a heavy burden.
Run down he became, moral fabric for fame
Experiencing a decline, possibly in moral integrity, for the sake of fame.
Mark Chapman was a killer but you remember his name
Referencing Mark Chapman as an example of a notorious killer remembered for his act.
This is my own
Reiterating personal rebellion and ownership.
This is our own
Asserting collective rebellion and ownership.
My own rebellion
Expressing ongoing personal rebellion.
I’ve got ideas that could shake this world
Confidence in possessing revolutionary ideas to impact the world.
But time is the devil’s knuckle ball, so fuck em’ all it’s mine
Repeating the theme of individuality and ownership of ideas despite the passage of time.
I’ve got ideas that could shake this world
Reiterating the possession of groundbreaking ideas.
But time is the devil’s knuckle ball, so fuck em’ all it’s mine
Emphasizing personal ownership of ideas despite the challenges of time.
Rustic in age maybe good for the sage
Commenting on the challenges of aging and wisdom.
But trouble for the futile son no words for his page
Highlighting difficulties for a person with no meaningful achievements.
So if he can’t stay, he’ll call it a day
If unable to contribute meaningfully, choosing to withdraw or end participation.
He’ll push that button to silence this parade
Suggesting a symbolic action to end or silence a situation deemed undesirable.
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