Lyrics
Some more children will be abused
Expresses the unfortunate reality of more children being subjected to abuse.
In my city or yours
Highlights that the issue exists both in the speaker's city and the listener's.
Today a child grows up in love
Contrasts the harsh reality by mentioning that some children grow up experiencing love.
Below me right above
Suggests the proximity of the speaker to the situation, emphasizing the closeness of the problem.
Once again a future mother
Points out the recurrence of the cycle as another future mother is mentioned contemplating abortion.
Will have an abortion
Addresses the somber topic of abortion and the choices women may face.
Every second or so, a woman is beaten
Highlights the prevalence of domestic violence with the shocking frequency of a woman being beaten every second or so.
Here next to me, or in the neighborhood maybe
Underscores the proximity of the issue, possibly occurring near the speaker or in the neighborhood.
Every minute I know, two people tie the knot
Remarks on the regular occurrence of marriages, reflecting the constant commitment of two people tying the knot.
Anywhere, anytime, in your country or mine
Emphasizes the universality of marriage, happening anywhere and anytime, transcending geographical boundaries.
Tonight a feast will be given
Introduces the theme of celebration, but the subsequent lines indicate a critical view of the celebrants.
By the right kind of people
Comments on the exclusivity or privilege of those hosting the celebration.
Just now some youngsters are starving
Addresses the issue of hunger among young people, particularly those residing in less affluent areas.
On the wrong side of the tracks
Highlights the socio-economic divide with reference to the "wrong side of the tracks."
Two brothers leave each other
Describes a poignant moment where two brothers part ways without verbal communication.
Without saying a word
Stresses the significance of unspoken emotional distance between family members.
True enemies false friends will meet
Addresses the presence of true enemies and false friends coming together, perhaps under false pretenses.
Screaming for happiness
Suggests a paradoxical situation where individuals express their desires loudly, possibly for happiness.
Chorus :
Introduces the chorus, creating a thematic shift in the lyrics.
Without warning, here overthere anywhere
Emphasizes the unpredictability of negative events happening without warning in various locations.
It may happen, to you to me it we can see
Addresses the possibility of unfortunate events happening to anyone, reinforcing the shared vulnerability.
Here next to me, or in the neighboorhood maybe
Reiterates the idea of proximity, suggesting that these events can occur close to the speaker or in their neighborhood.
Another fool preaching for peace
Introduces a character labeled as a fool, who advocates for peace but faces resistance symbolized by a brick wall.
Talking to a brick wall
Illustrates the futility of preaching for peace to an unresponsive audience represented by a brick wall.
New nations witness the madness
Comments on the ongoing madness witnessed by new nations since the beginning of time.
Since the beginning of time
Reflects on the enduring nature of societal madness throughout history.
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