War Song
Rising Against the Tide: Embracing the War Within
Lyrics
There's a war coming
Anticipation and warning of an impending conflict or struggle.
There's a war coming
Reiteration of the imminent war, emphasizing its inevitability.
There's a war coming
Further emphasis on the forthcoming war, creating a sense of urgency.
If you ain't about to fight then you ought to start running
An urging for action, suggesting that those unwilling to fight should flee.
A hunter of hypocrisy, a totem for the truth
Describing the speaker as someone who exposes hypocrisy, a symbol of truth.
A basher of beaurocracy, a sayer for the sooth
Characterizing the speaker as one who challenges bureaucracy and speaks the truth.
Defender of democracy, been yelling since my youth
Identifying the speaker as a defender of democracy who has advocated for justice since youth.
We got business on the balcony, and rocking on the roof
Indicating involvement in important matters ("business") and active participation ("rocking") in the cause.
There's a war coming
Reiteration of the impending war, reinforcing the message.
There's a war coming
Continued emphasis on the inevitability of the approaching war.
There's a war coming
Repeated warning that the war is imminent, urging readiness or escape.
If you ain't about to fight then you ought to start running
Reiteration of the call to action for those not prepared to fight.
The curious creation in the corner of the cage
Describing a mysterious creation confined in a cage, possibly representing an element of society or humanity.
I'm your lyrical libation while I'm standing on the stage
Positioning the speaker as a source of poetic inspiration while on stage.
A warrior for wisdom with a hint of wild mage
Identifying the speaker as a warrior for wisdom with a touch of untamed magic.
I can melt 'em with my mind and then repurpose all the rage
Claiming the ability to influence others mentally and redirect their anger.
There's a war coming, a war coming, a war coming
Repetition emphasizing the inevitability of the war, building intensity.
There's a war coming, a war coming, a war coming
-There's a war coming, a war coming, a war coming
-There's a war coming, a war coming, if you ain't about to fight then you ought to start Running
Reiterating the call to action for those unprepared to confront the impending war.
It's a message for the mind and it's a song to save the soul
Highlighting the dual purpose of the song: a message for the mind and a salvation for the soul.
Ditching all your diamonds and just giving up your gold
Suggesting a renunciation of material wealth as a prerequisite for understanding the unfolding game.
That's the only way to watch to watch this wicked game unfold
Stating that observing the game requires letting go of deceit and accepting the truth.
You let the liars lie, but let the truth be what is told
Encouraging tolerance of falsehoods but insisting on preserving and promoting the truth.
Yeah, let the truth be what is told
Repetition underlining the importance of upholding and revealing the truth.
Let the truth be what is told
-Let the truth be what is told
-There's a war coming, a war coming, a war coming
Repetition intensifying the message about the imminent war and the need for action.
There's a war coming, a war coming, if you ain't about to fight then you ought to start Running
-There's a war coming, a war coming, a war coming
-There's a war coming, a war coming, a war coming
-There's a war coming, a war coming, a war coming
-There's a war coming, a war coming, if you ain't about to fight then you ought to start Running
Final call to action for those unprepared to face the impending war.
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