Lyrics
Remember on night the kid cut off his right arm
Recalling a night when someone self-amputated their right arm, driven by a desire to conserve energy.
In a fit to save a bit of power
The person obtained 50,000 watts of power by dismantling a large acoustic tower in a frenzied attempt to save electricity.
He got fifty thousand watts
Describing the power source obtained from the acoustic tower.
In a big acoustic tower
The tower mentioned earlier, emphasizing its significant size.
Security's so tight tonight
Security measures are high for an event or situation tonight, expecting potential trouble.
Oh they're ready for a tussle
Anticipating conflict or confrontation; preparations for a fight.
Gotta keep your backstage passes
Highlighting the importance of possessing backstage passes due to the influence of the promoter.
'Cause your promoter had the muscle
The promoter has the power to influence situations and events.
And so it goes and so it goes
Repetition of the phrase "And so it goes," emphasizing a sense of inevitability or resignation about the unfolding events.
And s o it goes and so it goes
-But where it's goin' no one knows
-And so it goes and so it goes
-And so it goes and so it goes
-But where it's goin' no one knows
-In the fall buildings
Referencing buildings in the fall, possibly symbolizing a decline or deterioration.
Sit the head of our nations
Top officials from different nations engaged in discussions, potentially political or diplomatic in nature.
Worthy men from Sapin and Siam
-A!1 day discussions with the Russians
-But they still went ahead
Despite discussions, a plan was vetoed, suggesting obstacles in international cooperation.
And vetoed the plan
-Now up jumped the U.S. representative
Introduction of the U.S. representative, possibly weary or disheartened.
He's the one with the tired eyes
Describing the U.S. representative as the one with tired eyes.
747 for the midnight condition
Mention of a flight (747) returning from a peacekeeping mission during midnight.
Flyin' back from a peace keepin' mission
-In the air there's absolution
Suggesting a sense of forgiveness or redemption in the air.
In the wake of a snaky Persian
Referring to a mysterious Persian figure with a skin-tight vision, possibly alluding to a complex relationship.
On his arm there's a skin tightvision
-Wonder why she admires she is hissin'
Wondering about the admiration of the Persian figure and hinting at some conflict.
But where it's goin' no one knows
Reiterating the uncertainty about the future, emphasizing the unknown destination of events.
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