The good of man
Eternal Struggle: Unraveling the Depths of Human Goodness
Lyrics
Are you confident in the existence of love
Questioning confidence in the existence of love.
And if we use it enough all hate will descend?
Suggesting that love, if used enough, can overcome hate.
Have you learned from the crib that satan is the mess?
Asking if one has learned from childhood that Satan is chaos.
And the toothless carpenter Jesus your everlasting friend?
Referring to Jesus as a friend, emphasizing a supportive figure.
Just listen, the good of man is laid to its rest
Declaring that the good in humanity is fading away.
While grenades do their job in the foxes nest
Describing destructive actions (grenades) in a metaphorical "foxes nest," suggesting chaos.
Ruler of heavens been beaten on the ground
Reflecting on the suffering of a divine figure, possibly referencing Christ.
Faith turned out short facing knuckles of man
Expressing disappointment in faith falling short when facing human brutality.
Kick him while he's down you say, I wanna dance to the sound
Encouraging further harm to someone already down, possibly critiquing a cruel mindset.
Keep the old defrauder alive as long as you can
Advocating for the continuation of deception or dishonesty.
Just listen, the good of man is laid to its rest
Reiterating the diminishing goodness in humanity.
While grenades do their job in the foxes nest
Describing continued destruction, emphasizing the decline of positive qualities.
I know it - Life shows it
Stating a belief in life showing certain truths.
They know it - Death proves it
Asserting that death proves certain realities.
Compassion - Life's buried
Highlighting the burial of compassion in life.
They know it - so do we
Indicating shared awareness of life's harsh truths.
Don't let him die ´till he knows that "forgiveness"
Urging against allowing someone to die without understanding the concept of "forgiveness."
Is but a word, represented by none
Positing that "forgiveness" is merely a word without representation.
Just listen, the good of man is laid to its rest
Reiterating the decline of goodness in humanity.
While grenades do their job in the foxes nest
Emphasizing the destructive impact (grenades) in a troubled environment.
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