Lyrics
The upside down
The concept of a contrasting or inverted reality.
It's the upside down
Reiteration of the theme of an upside-down world.
The upside down
Continuation of the upside-down theme.
It's the upside down
Reiteration, emphasizing the presence of an inverted state.
It's in the way the game is played
Referring to the way the societal game is played, suggesting a distorted or unfair system.
It's in the way the play is staged
Highlighting the staged nature of actions, possibly implying a lack of authenticity.
Who got it made and who got maimed
Raising questions about who succeeds and who is harmed in this upside-down world.
Whose rage is stalled and whose is safe
Exploring the contrast in the expression of rage, questioning whose anger is acknowledged or suppressed.
Makes me wonder
Expressing a sense of curiosity or disbelief in the face of the described situation.
Makes me wonder
Reiteration of the previous line's sentiment.
Doesn't it make you wonder?
Prompting the listener to reflect on the upside-down nature of the world.
Does it make you wonder?
Asking again if the situation evokes wonder or contemplation.
The upside down
Reintroduction of the theme of an inverted reality.
It's the upside down
Reiteration, emphasizing the persistence of the upside-down concept.
Vultures in the crowd
Referring to opportunistic individuals in society.
Hovering around
Describing the presence of those waiting to exploit or prey upon others.
It's on the faces surviving the world
Noting the visible impact on people's faces as they navigate the challenging world.
To make mistakes will have you gunned
Warning about the consequences of making mistakes in this inverted reality.
And then whose plights that gets ignored
Questioning whose struggles are disregarded or overlooked.
It's in the hearts that will endure
Highlighting the resilience of certain hearts in enduring the challenges.
Does it make you wanna?
Prompting the listener to consider taking action in response to the described state.
Doesn't it make you wanna?
Reiteration, emphasizing the evocative nature of the described situation.
Cause it makes me wanna
Expressing a personal emotional response to the upside-down world.
Set it all on fire
Suggesting a radical response, possibly advocating for change through metaphorical fire.
The upside down
Reintroduction of the theme of an inverted reality.
It's the upside down
Reiteration, emphasizing the persistent existence of the upside-down state.
This place is not
Denying the existence of utopia, reinforcing the upside-down nature of the world.
Utopia
Clarifying that the described place is not an ideal or perfect society.
It's the upside down
Reiteration of the theme of an inverted reality.
The upside down
Reiteration, emphasizing the persistent existence of the upside-down state.
Without a doubt
Stating the situation unequivocally, emphasizing the certainty of being in a bound or constrained state.
We're in a bound
Reiteration of being in a bound state, reinforcing the lack of freedom or escape.
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