Tin Legs and Tin Mines
Rising Against Tomorrow: Midnight Oil's Tin Legs and Tin Mines
Lyrics
I'm gonna wait for the moment to come
I'm going to anticipate the arrival of a significant moment.
I'm gonna wait till we all stop from running
I'll wait until everyone ceases running or being frantic.
Boxed in like candles, polar bear pride
Feeling confined or restricted like candles, possibly referring to vulnerability or fragility, and expressing pride despite vulnerability (comparing to a polar bear).
Turning to terror as the script is read out
As the situation unfolds, it turns frightening or terrifying.
Unwilling actors, accomplished protractors will shout
People who are unwilling participants, yet skilled in planning or scheming, will voice their objections or opinions.
I'm gonna wait till we reach the sky
I'll wait until our ambitions or aspirations soar high.
Tin legs and tin mines, anyone cries
People, even those with limited abilities or resources, are expressing emotions (crying) due to hardships or struggles.
Cry in the hope that there'll be tomorrow
Expressing emotions (crying) with the expectation or desire for a better future.
Waiting around there must be a time
During this waiting period, there's an expectation that a suitable time will arrive.
Time to start thinking and working it out
There will be a moment to begin contemplating and resolving issues.
Come with me now, come with me now, we'll be laughing
Inviting someone to join in, promising a joyful experience together.
Who's running the world today?
Questioning who holds power or control over the world currently.
I'm gonna wait till they knock on my door
Waiting until a certain event happens or someone arrives at the door.
I'm gonna wait till they dig up the floor boards
Waiting until something disruptive or revealing occurs, possibly metaphorically represented by digging up floorboards.
Poland in Disneyland, wet dream control
Referencing a surreal or unrealistic scenario involving Poland, juxtaposing it with Disneyland, implying an unusual, controlled, or manipulated situation.
Super computer, the new contraband
A powerful, illicitly obtained computing device, possibly symbolizing control or manipulation.
I'm gonna wait, we must make a stand
Expressing the need to take a stand or action in a situation.
Come with me now, stand with me now one more time
Inviting someone to stand together one more time in unity or support.
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