Watching This World
Heartland's Cry: Unmasking Deceit in a Troubled World
Lyrics
Take me back to the heartland
Expresses a desire to return to a simpler, more genuine place, symbolized by the "heartland."
Away from this desert of deceit
Describes the current state as a deceptive and barren environment, possibly metaphorical.
Feels like 1930
Evokes a sense of historical regression, likening the present to the challenging times of the 1930s.
From the people that I meet
Suggests disappointment or disillusionment with the people encountered in the current situation.
I'm just looking for the answer
Expresses a quest for answers and understanding.
Im looking for the sign
Continues the search for guidance or indications, possibly referencing a need for clarity.
We're in trouble
Acknowledges a sense of crisis or trouble in the current circumstances.
If we don't get this right
Emphasizes the urgency of addressing the issues correctly to avoid negative consequences.
They wheel and deal on Wall Street
Highlights the activities on Wall Street, possibly criticizing the focus on financial gains.
They watch those markets rise
Observes the fluctuations of financial markets with a sense of detachment.
But who gets the money
Raises questions about the distribution of wealth and who benefits from financial activities.
What's the cost of the lies
Questions the consequences or price paid for deceptive actions and misinformation.
We don't believe what you tell us
Expresses skepticism or disbelief in the information provided.
You don't mean what you say
Highlights a lack of sincerity or truthfulness in communication.
But one day soon
Anticipates a time when the truth will prevail.
We will have our day
Expresses hope for justice or resolution in the future.
Watching this world go round
Observes the world's ongoing activities with a sense of detachment.
Where is all this heading
Ponders the future direction of the world, expressing uncertainty.
When will the truth be found
Questions when the truth will be uncovered or revealed.
Have we lost our minds
Suggests a collective state of confusion or bewilderment.
An eye for an eye and we all go blind
Warns against retaliation, emphasizing the destructive nature of such actions.
Come on all you preachers
Calls on religious figures to advocate for peace, invoking the spirit of John Lennon.
Come on all you priests
Extends the call for peace to priests and religious leaders in general.
Just Mr. Lennon
References John Lennon as a symbol of peace and advocates for a peaceful resolution.
Were only trying get some us peace
Expresses a desire for universal peace inspired by the teachings of John Lennon.
Kids are going hungry
Addresses the issue of child hunger, highlighting a social problem.
They don't have enough to eat
Describes the severity of child hunger and the inadequacy of available resources.
But you feed the mouths
Criticizes the allocation of resources to unethical or dishonest practices.
Of those you pay to cheat
Comments on the unethical support given to those who deceive or cheat.
So take me back to the heartland
Reiterates the desire to return to a more genuine and honest environment.
From this desert of deceit
Repeats the metaphor of a deceptive desert and the longing for a simpler time.
Feels like 1930
Reiterates the sense of historical regression to a challenging period.
From the people that I meet
Repeats the theme of disappointment with the people encountered.
Im just looking for the answer
Echoes the search for answers and guidance, emphasizing the quest for truth.
Im looking for the sign
Continues the search for signs or indications to navigate through troubled times.
We're in trouble
Reiterates the acknowledgment of a troubled state, emphasizing the need for corrective action.
If we can't make this right
Stresses the importance of making things right to avoid further problems or consequences.
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