Oh Lord
Eve of Democracy: Monster Truck's Powerful Commentary
Lyrics
Drop the bomb, on the city
Advocating for a significant action or event (symbolized as dropping a bomb) in the city.
In the night while they sleep
Suggesting the action takes place at night while people are unaware or asleep.
Innocence, lost forever
Expressing the irreversible loss of innocence.
The eve of democracy
Referring to a critical moment in the development of democracy.
Drop the bomb, little children
Repeating the call to drop a bomb, this time emphasizing its impact on children.
Run for cover from the terror of freedom
Children seeking refuge from the perceived terror that comes with freedom.
When hope is gone, you lose the people
Highlighting the consequence of lost hope—losing the support of the people.
Without the people who will vote in your chosen one
Stressing the importance of people's involvement in choosing leaders through voting.
Liberty, is what they're saying
Raising skepticism about the proclaimed concept of liberty.
But I don't hear that at all
Personal disbelief in the rhetoric about liberty.
Liberty is what they're praying
Questioning whether prayers for liberty are answered by a higher power.
Does God hear their call?
Reflecting on the uncertainty of divine intervention in the pursuit of liberty.
Spill the blood, start a riot
Advocating for violence and chaos, symbolized by spilling blood and starting a riot.
Embrace the panic in the streets
Encouraging the acceptance of panic in the streets as a form of expression.
Live in fear, of the colors
Fearing the consequences of diversity or different ideologies.
So determined not to run
Choosing to face challenges instead of running away.
All the pain, the suffering
Acknowledging the existence of pain and suffering.
Did they get what they wanted?
Pondering whether the suffering led to the desired outcome.
When former friends become enemies
Observing the transformation of friendships into enmity in times of conflict.
The only outcome is war
Declaring war as the inevitable result of conflicts.
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