What They're Fighting For
Unveiling the Cost of Silence in a World at War
Lyrics
The bombs will come down
The expectation of imminent bombings
And prices they go up
General rise in prices, indicating economic instability
It's the same all around
Universal situation, pervasive everywhere
It's like we're really stuck
Sense of being trapped or unable to progress
Always making gains
Continual progress but an unending need for more
But always needing more
Perpetual desire for further acquisition
If you're always having less
If constantly experiencing lack, provokes conflict
It's time to start a war
Suggesting a resort to war as a response to deprivation
What are they fighting for?
Rhetorical questioning the reason for conflicts
What are they fighting for?
Reiteration, emphasizing the query on motives behind conflicts
In your pockets there's a squeeze
Feeling financial pressure or discomfort
And it's burning a hole
Anxiety or stress caused by financial strain
Seems like it will never cease
The belief that the discomfort will continue
Seems like it will take it's toll
Suggesting the toll or impact of ongoing difficulties
Because they're selling arms to both sides
Arms trade to conflicting parties while maintaining innocence
Yet they keep their hands clean
Manipulating situations without direct involvement
It's not a special operation
Part of a larger system or process, not unique
Another cog in the machine
Reference to being a small part in a larger structure
How do you even dream?
Questioning the ability to have aspirations or hopes
How do you even dream?
Repetition, emphasizing the disbelief in dreaming
Cos I can't be the only one to see this
Expressing disbelief at the apparent obliviousness of others
That they won't ever want to cease and
Skepticism regarding the cessation of ongoing practices
desist from the practices we must resist
Resisting actions seen as unacceptable or harmful
How can we go along with this?
Questioning compliance with morally objectionable actions
How can we go along with this?
Reiteration, emphasizing the query on compliance
How can we go along with this?
Repetition, emphasizing disbelief or incredulity
How can we go along with this?
Continued questioning or disbelief in going along with actions
How can we go along with this?
Reiteration of disbelief or questioning regarding compliance
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