In a Broken Land
Awakening a Broken World
Lyrics
It hasn't rained in so long
Expressing a prolonged period without rain.
just take up the lines
Suggesting taking control or responsibility for one's actions or decisions.
Bring the beast back home
Metaphorically urging to confront inner struggles or challenges represented as a beast.
Tonight we'll wake up the house
Symbolizing a collective awakening or realization within a household.
Call the lovers down to fight
Encouraging confrontation and resolution of conflicts between lovers.
Just take up your knives
Encouraging readiness for conflict or challenges, possibly implying self-defense.
And go back to bed
Suggesting a return to a state of avoidance or escapism.
You know real life, real life is just a wayward path
Reflecting on the unpredictable and uncertain nature of real life.
And it's too hot
Describing a situation as uncomfortably warm or intense.
Wake up, Wake up
A call to awareness or action, possibly in response to a crisis.
Or the river dies tonight
Highlighting a sense of urgency to save or protect a natural element, like a river.
Drink up, drink up
Encouraging consumption, possibly metaphorical for enjoying life before it's too late.
Before the river runs dry
Emphasizing the importance of taking action before a valuable resource is depleted.
You haven't san in so long
Indicating a lack of sanity or mental stability over time.
Just pick up your wings,
Advising to recover or reclaim one's freedom or ability to soar.
Fly yourself back home
Encouraging a return to a place of comfort or familiarity.
Tonight
Reiterating the urgency or significance of the current moment.
Don't wait for the light
Urging not to wait for external illumination, possibly symbolizing enlightenment.
To fall across the earth
Suggesting a need for realization without relying on external circumstances.
It's time to realize, realize
Emphasizing the theme of recognizing love in difficult or broken circumstances.
Love is a broken land
Summarizing love as existing in challenging or imperfect conditions.
Wake up, Wake up
Repeating the call to awareness or action regarding the river's fate.
Or the river dies tonight
Reiterating the urgency for action to prevent the demise of the river.
Drink up, drink up
Encouraging further consumption, possibly linked to enjoying life or love.
Before the river runs dry
Reiterating the need to act before a valuable resource is depleted.
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