Man With No Eyes
Eyes of Despair: Unveiling the Harsh Realities in Michael Monroe's Anthem
Lyrics
Stalemate
Describes a deadlock or a situation where no progress can be made.
In the city, all alone
The speaker is in an urban environment without companionship.
I'm an orphan of the world
Feels disconnected or abandoned by the world, lacking a sense of belonging.
No pity, got no home
Expresses a lack of compassion and a homeless state.
They measure your hopes and dreams
People evaluate one's aspirations and ambitions based on financial value.
In dollar$ and cents
Indicates that hopes and dreams are assessed in terms of money.
Fear and loathing is their national dept
Fear and disgust are widespread, becoming a societal norm or obligation.
The man with no eyes
A figure without eyes symbolizing an unseen threat or manipulative force.
Takes you by surprise
Unexpectedly intrudes and disturbs one's inner being.
Breaks into your soul to terrorize
Invades the soul causing terror or fear.
We got famine while you feast
Disparity between those suffering and those indulging in abundance.
We got new kinds of disease
Refers to the emergence of new illnesses amid social imbalance.
And it's so hard to make end meets
Struggle to make both ends meet, facing financial hardships.
In the belly of the beast
Metaphorically, the harsh realities within society's core.
Just when you think you got it made
Suggests an illusion of success shattered by unforeseen circumstances.
You get caught in the net
Trapped or ensnared unexpectedly.
Sometimes it's hard to remember
Occasionally, it's challenging to recall positive moments amidst adversity.
But you'll never forget
An experience that remains unforgettable despite difficulty remembering.
The man with no eyes
A repetition of the man without eyes, emphasizing the threat's persistence.
Takes you by surprise
Reiterates the sudden and impactful nature of the threat.
Breaks into your soul to terrorize
Continues to penetrate the soul, causing fear or distress.
The man with no eyes
Repeated appearance of the man without eyes in dreams, causing fear.
Takes you by surprise
Similar to line 25, emphasizes the surprising and invasive nature of the threat.
Slips into your dreams to terrorize
The threat enters dreams, causing distress or fear during sleep.
Won't let me eat, won't let me sleep
Denial of basic needs like food and rest.
Can't buy safety, it takes more than greed
Security can't be bought solely through materialism or greed.
Can't steal my power, it has no rules
One's strength or inner essence can't be stolen because it doesn't adhere to conventional rules.
The eleventh hour I'll be coming through
At the last moment or when urgency arises, the speaker will prevail.
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