The Future
Unveiling the Dystopian Tapestry: Nathaniel Rateliff's Reflections on a Divided Future
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Is the future open
The question posed about the accessibility of the future.
Is the future seen
Asking whether the future is predictable or foreseen.
You'd have to pray forever and if you don't believe
Implies a continuous need to pray or hope indefinitely, especially if disbelief exists.
They'll come down on you
Suggests repercussions if one doesn't conform or believe in a certain way.
From the longest fall
Metaphorically indicates a severe and significant downfall or collapse.
When they've all been vanquished and they've all been tried
After facing challenges and being judged, possibly unfairly.
Like it's some great penalty, but its just their pride
Highlights the discrepancy between the perceived severity of the situation and its actual significance.
And they got no follow through
Suggests a lack of commitment or consistency in their actions.
They hold the weakest stance
They maintain a weak position or standpoint.
Yeah, well they'll come to steal and divide
Refers to someone attempting to take away and fragment everything positive.
All that's good
Attempting to destroy all that's positive or beneficial.
You say you thirst for vengeance and you crave for fire
Expressing a desire for revenge and destruction, particularly on the innocent.
On the roofs of innocence
Observing the chaos from a higher vantage point, possibly feeling disconnected.
You watch them rage and writhe
Witnessing the intense emotions and struggles of others without being affected.
And it don't bother you
Indifference to the suffering or chaos around.
You feel so brave
Feeling courageous or fearless in the face of adversity.
You're standing in the water
Metaphorically positioned in a vulnerable place.
You think that you've been saved
Believing oneself to be rescued or protected.
With your blind ignorance
Referring to willful ignorance or lack of awareness.
In comes a crashing wave
An impending crisis or disaster.
Let's see what drowned men do, in your watery grave
Curiosity about the response of those who caused harm when faced with a catastrophic situation.
Well they'll come to steal and divide
Reiteration of the intent to take away and fragment all positive aspects.
All that's good
Continued effort to dismantle or ruin all that's good.
Yeah, they'll come to steal and divide
Repeating the intent to steal and divide all positive things.
All that's good
Reiteration of the intent to take away and fragment all positive aspects.
Yeah, they'll come to steal and divide
Reaffirmation of the intent to steal and divide all good things.
Yeah, they come to steal and divide
Repeated statement emphasizing the intention to dismantle or ruin all that's positive.
All that's good
Emphasizes the repeated attempt to take away and fragment all positive aspects.
All that's good
Reiteration of the focus on stealing and dividing everything good.
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