This Is Not Who We Were
Unveiling Society's Transformation
Lyrics
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling off the bodies,
Describes bodies rolling away, possibly referencing death or bodies moving away from a place.
Bodies, bodies
Reiteration of bodies, emphasizing their presence or significance.
Can we take production to another peak tonight
Asking if it's possible to achieve higher levels of productivity or creativity.
They said they would be waiting, waiting, waiting
Anticipation of someone waiting eagerly and patiently.
Waiting for the dawn bell, dawn bell, dawn bell
Repeated anticipation for the beginning of something significant or new.
Can we take another body off production line
Questioning the possibility of removing another individual from a process or system.
But in another time we could be the winners or second best
Suggests alternate possibilities of success or recognition in a different era or circumstance.
In another time we could see the benefits to their tests
Implies potential advantages or positive outcomes from adhering to certain trials or experiments.
This is not who we were,
Stating a deviation from the past, indicating a change in identity or values.
This is not who we're meant to be
Emphasizes a mismatch between current actions/traits and inherent identity or potential.
This is not who we were,
Repetition of the deviation from a previous state of being.
This is not who we're meant to be
Reiterates the contrast between current and intended/expected identity.
Find a fee
Suggests finding a price or charge, possibly indicating the cost of deviating from one's true self.
They said you couldn't sign us, sign us, sign us
Implies an assertion or refusal to be dismissed or taken off a roster.
Sign us off the payroll, payroll, payroll
Reinforces the idea of being removed from a payment system or losing a job.
Standing in the doorway waiting for the bells to strike
Waiting for a significant event or change to occur.
We're turning off the power power power
Switching off control or authority, possibly in a rebellious manner.
Turning off the bloodlines bloodlines bloodlines
Metaphorically stopping familial connections or traditions.
Hiding from the shadows waiting for the dogs to bite
Waiting cautiously for an attack or confrontation.
Owned by
Refers to being controlled or influenced by superior authorities.
Higher powers, everyone, turned around, to the guns
Describes the impact of powerful entities, possibly leading to conflict or resistance.
Don't dream my dreams for me.
Asserts independence and autonomy in shaping personal dreams or aspirations.
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