Lie Down and Be Counted
Navigating Chaos: Lie Down and Be Counted
Lyrics
There's no song for the singer
There is no dedicated song for the singer.
No words for the tune
No appropriate words match the tune.
There's a mess in the message
There is confusion or disorder in the message.
And a man on the moon
A metaphorical reference to the Apollo moon landing.
There's no plan in the planet
There is no clear plan on the Earth.
It's all gone berserk
The situation has become chaotic or irrational.
There's a milk bottle shortage
There is a shortage of basic items like milk bottles.
And the traffic lights don't work
Basic infrastructure, like traffic lights, is dysfunctional.
Lie down and be counted
Encouraging people to take a passive stance and be recognized for enduring difficulties.
Don't take any more
Advising not to endure any more hardships.
Lie down and be counted
Reiteration of the advice to lie down and be acknowledged for enduring challenges.
What are we standing for?
Raising the question of the purpose or cause people are supporting.
But there's hope for the couples who stroll in the park
Despite challenges, there is hope for couples enjoying simple pleasures.
There's nuclear power to light up the dark
Reference to nuclear power as a source of light in the darkness.
There's national health and ice in the fridge
Positive aspects like national health and accessible conveniences.
And the occasional cow on a motorway bridge
An unusual or absurd image of a cow on a motorway bridge.
There's extended credit on easier terms
Availability of extended credit on easier terms.
And something to kill all known household germs
A reference to products that promise to eliminate household germs.
There's sofas and armchairs and washing machines
Everyday items like sofas, armchairs, and washing machines are accessible.
Stars on Sunday, fish fingers and beans
Listing ordinary items like stars on Sunday, fish fingers, and beans.
Lie down and be counted
Reiteration of the advice to lie down and be acknowledged for enduring challenges.
Don't take any more
Advising not to endure any more hardships.
Lie down and be counted
Reiteration of the advice to lie down and be acknowledged for enduring challenges.
What are we standing for?
Raising the question of the purpose or cause people are supporting.
There's no song for the singer, no words for the tune
Repetition of the absence of a dedicated song for the singer and matching words for the tune.
There's a mess in the message and a man on the moon
Repetition of confusion or disorder in the message and a reference to the Apollo moon landing.
There's no plan in the planet, it's all gone berserk
Repetition of the absence of a clear plan on the Earth and a chaotic situation.
There's an everything shortage and the traffic lights still don't work
Highlighting a shortage of everything and persistent issues with basic infrastructure.
Lie down and be counted
Reiteration of the advice to lie down and be acknowledged for enduring challenges.
Don't take any more
Advising not to endure any more hardships.
Lie down and be counted
Reiteration of the advice to lie down and be acknowledged for enduring challenges.
What are we standing for?
Raising the question of the purpose or cause people are supporting.
Lie down and be counted
Reiteration of the advice to lie down and be acknowledged for enduring challenges.
Don't take any more
Advising not to endure any more hardships.
Lie down and be counted
Reiteration of the advice to lie down and be acknowledged for enduring challenges.
What are we standing for?
Raising the question of the purpose or cause people are supporting.
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