Lyrics
How about we go in search of new land
Proposing the idea of exploring new territories or perspectives.
Where there's no pleasure or pain
Desiring a place without extremes of pleasure or pain.
How about we go and found a new state
Suggesting the establishment of a new state or way of existence.
Wherefrom we cannot escape
Expressing the desire for a situation without escape.
How about no neighbors and no friends
Imagining a world without neighbors or friends.
No anthem, no government
Rejecting traditional symbols of unity like anthems and government.
How about no leaders and no nations
Rejecting leadership and national boundaries.
No birds of prey up in the air
Rejecting predatory behaviors or influences.
How about we go in search of new land
Reiterating the idea of exploring new territories.
Where there's no purpose or aim
Desiring a place without defined purpose or aim.
How about we go and find a new road
Suggesting the pursuit of an unconventional path.
Why must we live so afraid
Questioning the reasons for living in fear.
We know that we won't find the cure to cancer
Acknowledging the limitations in finding solutions to major problems.
To ignorance
Highlighting the challenge of overcoming ignorance.
How about no thoughts and no prayers
Rejecting the concepts of thoughts and prayers.
No right or wrong, no good or bad
Rejecting traditional notions of right and wrong.
Will we get to live and see the new day
Raising questions about the possibility of witnessing a new day.
What have we done, we ran out of space
Expressing concern about running out of space or resources.
What to do if someone's taken over
Contemplating the actions to take when faced with loss.
Our fortune and fame
Referring to the potential loss of success and recognition.
We know that many others might have made it
Acknowledging that others may have succeeded where the speaker has not.
We know the cost, the price to pay
Acknowledging the known costs and consequences.
We're nothing but the sand that fills the cracks
Metaphorically describing human existence as fragile and inconsequential.
A soul in denial, a body ashamed
Describing a conflicted and ashamed sense of self.
All around the world and the seven seas
Observing global challenges and pressures faced by people.
Crowds of people keep closing in
Highlighting the increasing density of populations.
Oh, when to hold, when to let go
Reflecting on the dilemma of when to hold onto something or let it go.
The greater good, not good enough
Introducing the concept of the "greater good" and its inadequacy.
All around the world and the seven seas
Reiterating the global challenges and pressures.
Crowds of people keep closing in
Repeating the idea of increasing population density.
Oh, when to hold, when to let go
Revisiting the dilemma of when to hold or let go.
The greater good, not good enough
Reiterating the inadequacy of the "greater good."
For all of us
Addressing the collective responsibility for all individuals.
All of us
Emphasizing the inclusivity of the challenges and reflections mentioned.
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