Smoke Signals
Echoes of Desolation: No King. No Crown's Reflection on Environmental Decay
Lyrics
Who we're gonna blame
Expressing a question about assigning blame
Who we're gonna blame for (it)?
Reiteration of the question, emphasizing responsibility
I feel badly ashamed
Conveying a sense of deep regret or guilt
I feel badly ashamed for the people I am surrounded by
Feeling remorse for the company one keeps
Where concrete is replacing woods and nature
Observing the transformation of natural spaces into concrete
Where street lights are replacing all the shining stars
Noting the replacement of celestial beauty with artificial lights
I believe, I see smoke signals that no one else can see
Perceiving symbolic signs of distress that others overlook
If someone did create
Raising a question about the origin of the current state
If someone did create it
Pondering the creator of the situation
Then, who is allowed to change, rebuild or relocate it
Questioning authority over the ability to change or rebuild
And who decides what stays untouched?
Reflecting on who decides what remains unchanged
Where coastlines turn to plastic covered beaches
Describing environmental degradation in coastal areas
Where baneful fume is rising up into the sky
Highlighting the harmful emissions ascending into the atmosphere
I believe, I hear fire sirens that no one else perceives
Sensing warning signals that are unnoticed by others
Don't you think we go too far?
Questioning if societal actions are excessively extreme
Don't you think we go too
Repetition emphasizing the idea of going too far
Don't you think we go too far?
Reiterating the question of whether the limit has been exceeded
Don't you think we go too far?
Further emphasizing the concern about crossing boundaries
Is there anyone who trusts
Raising doubt about the existence of trust in the community
Anyone who trusts us?
Pondering if anyone places trust in the collective actions
So, who is gonna stop
Questioning who has the authority to prevent widespread impact
Who is gonna stop us from leaving footprints everywhere we go?
Asking who can restrain the imprint left on the environment
Where concrete is replacing hills and glaciers
Observing the replacement of natural features with concrete
Where mighty walls are taking every sunset view
Noting the obstruction of scenic views by imposing structures
I can see, the world is crumbling into dust, you won't believe
Perceiving a deteriorating world, potentially due to human actions
Don't you think we go too far?
Repetition of the question regarding societal overreach
Don't you think we go too
Reiterating the concern about going too far
Don't you think we go too far?
Final repetition, underscoring the apprehension about exceeding limits
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