Lyrics
Meet the father and his loving bride
Introduction of a couple, possibly highlighting the contrast between love and potential hidden aspects.
Count the blessings there’s a million things to hide
Suggesting that there are numerous secrets or challenges despite outward blessings.
Train the martyr
Encouraging someone to endure suffering or sacrifice for a cause.
Can you spare the common man?
Pondering the willingness to support the ordinary person in times of hardship.
Feeling anything?
Questioning emotional experience, perhaps addressing numbness or detachment.
Is everything as planned?
Asking if things are going according to a plan, potentially expressing uncertainty.
Born to kill and I’m not hearing sounds
Suggesting a predisposition or destiny for violence, with an apparent indifference to consequences.
Strolling through the avenues with strangers on the town
Describing a casual stroll through unfamiliar places with unknown individuals.
Give me hope friend
Requesting encouragement from a friend, acknowledging challenges and seeking optimism.
I’ve been reading all the grief
Expressing exposure to sorrow or distress through reading.
Been through columbines
Referring to tragic events like Columbine, possibly reflecting on societal issues.
Poor thinking there to keep
Suggesting the presence of misguided thoughts aiming to preserve a sense of security.
Train the martyr
Reiterating the theme of training someone to endure sacrifice for a cause.
Can you spare the common man?
Asking again about supporting the common man during difficult times.
Feeling anything?
Questioning emotional state, seeking an understanding of feelings.
Is everything as planned?
Repeating the uncertainty about whether everything is unfolding according to a plan.
Born to kill and I’m not hearing sounds
Reaffirming a sense of being destined for violence, with a lack of awareness or concern for the consequences.
Strolling through the avenues with strangers on the town
Describing another stroll through unfamiliar places with unknown individuals.
(On my way out)
Indicating a departure or conclusion, possibly with a sense of inevitability.
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