The Masses Against The Classes
Rising Against the Status Quo: A Anthem of Defiance
Lyrics
The country was founded on the principle that the
The country's foundation is based on the idea that the government's main role is to safeguard property from the majority.
primary role of government is to protect property from the majority
Reiterating the belief that the primary purpose of government is to protect property from the majority, and this belief persists.
- and so it remains
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the principle mentioned in lines 1 and 2.
One, two, three, four
Introduction to the song with a counting sequence, leading into the main lyrics.
Hello it's us again we're still so in love with you
Greeting the audience and expressing love, possibly sarcastically, suggesting a critical tone.
And yes we mean it too yes we're so in love with you
Affirming the sincerity of the love expressed in line 7.
Hello it's us again you thought you were our friends
Returning with a sense of betrayal, implying that the audience thought they were friends.
Success is an ugly word especially in your tiny world
Commenting on the negative connotations of success, particularly in the context of a limited perspective.
The masses against the classes
Introduction of the main theme: a conflict between the masses and the classes.
I'm tired of giving a reason
Expressing fatigue in justifying their position in this conflict.
When the future is what we believe in
Affirming a belief in the future as a reason for their actions.
We love the winter it brings us closer together
Expressing a fondness for winter as it symbolizes unity.
So can you hurt us anymore can you feel like it was before
Pondering if external forces can still cause harm or if things can return to a previous state.
Or are you lost forever more messed up and dead on alcohol
Describing a state of being messed up and affected by alcohol.
Hello fond farewell my dears I hope you hear this nice and clear
Bidding farewell with a hope that the message is clear.
Our love is unconditional our hate is yours to feed upon
Stating that their love is unconditional while acknowledging the availability of hate from others.
The masses against the classes
Repetition of the theme: the masses against the classes.
I'm tired of giving a reason
Reiteration of weariness in providing a justification for their stance.
When the future is what we believe in
Reaffirming a belief in the future as the reason for their actions.
We love the winter it brings us closer together
Repeating the appreciation for winter symbolizing togetherness.
The masses against the classes
Continuation of the theme: the masses against the classes.
I'm tired of giving a reason
Reiteration of fatigue in justifying their position.
When we're the only thing left to believe in
Asserting that they are the only belief left worth holding onto.
We love the winter it brings us closer together
Repeating the sentiment of winter bringing them closer together.
A slave begins by demanding justice and ends by wanting to wear
Highlighting a progression from seeking justice to desiring power, possibly critiquing societal dynamics.
a crown
Concluding with an image of a slave desiring a crown, suggesting a commentary on the pursuit of power.
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