No Rest
Restless Reflections: Unveiling the Struggle in New Model Army's No Rest
Lyrics
Four o'clock in the morning and still we cannot sleep
Despite the late hour, there's an inability to find sleep.
Turning over turning round, twisting in our sweat
Restlessness expressed physically, feeling uncomfortable.
They say there is no rest for the wicked ones
Common saying implying troublemakers or morally corrupt people don't find peace.
Dear God what have we done?
An appeal to a higher power, questioning actions and their consequences.
There is no rest for the wicked ones
Reiteration of the lack of peace for those considered morally corrupt.
Dear God what is this evil that we've done?
Questioning the nature of wrongdoing or evil committed.
Is it that we wanted more than you gave?
Asking if desiring more than what was given led to this situation.
Why did you put us then in this small-town grave?
Feeling confined in a limited or restrictive environment.
Humility, is that what you want?
Querying if humility is the desired trait.
Why did you make us then the way you did?
Questioning the nature of their creation or inherent traits.
Yes we have pride, is this our sin?
Wondering if pride is the sin that caused this unrest.
Is it the times that we've been out fighting?
Reflecting on participation in conflicts or battles.
Well I'll tell you all those times, we never really hurt anybody
Claiming innocence in causing harm during conflicts.
Or is it that we were eating
Considering guilt about having food while others suffer hunger.
While other people were starving?
Pondering if this disparity in living conditions is their fault.
Is this our crime?
Questioning if these circumstances constitute their wrongdoing.
Four o'clock in the morning and still we cannot sleep
Reiteration of the inability to find peace despite the late hour.
Is it the times we laughed about it all
Reflecting on carefree times despite the distance from home.
Through all those whisky nights so far away?
Admitting betrayal as a possible reason for their unrest.
Yes, we betrayed you, is this our crime?
Wondering if betrayal is the reason for their perceived wrongdoing.
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