A Thousand Eyes
Unveiling a World in Flames: Obsolescence's A Thousand EyesLyrics
Incite and detonate the bomb
Inciting and detonating a metaphorical bomb, possibly representing a disruptive force or radical action.
Protect the gun or protect sons
The choice between protecting weaponry or protecting future generations (sons), highlighting conflicting priorities.
Bash in the windows and shoot the wrong
Advocating destructive actions, like breaking windows and shooting incorrectly, in the context of democracy being overwhelmed.
As we watch democracy get overrun
Observing the takeover of democracy, suggesting a negative outcome that is being witnessed.
Your war is just a fag burnt out
Labeling a war as futile or meaningless, fought for someone doubtful or untrustworthy.
Fighting for someone who's full of doubt
Questioning the purpose of fighting for someone lacking conviction or belief.
Get out, back down patriot hound
Encouraging a patriotic retreat or withdrawal from a cause filled with doubt.
Eye for an eye or limb for limb
Exploring the concept of retaliation and retribution, suggesting a cycle of violence.
What is only right is what is fought in sin
Challenging the notion that only actions considered sinful are morally right.
Fascist sickening cult
Critiquing a political system as sickening and cult-like, possibly referring to fascism.
Lies and forgotten rights
Highlighting the prevalence of lies and the neglect of fundamental rights.
Anarchy and broken sights
Connecting anarchy and broken sights, suggesting chaos and a lack of clear vision or direction.
Eye for an eye or limb for limb
Reiterating the theme of retaliation and retribution, emphasizing the cycle of violence.
Thousands of eyes all watching disguised
Describing a multitude of observers, perhaps symbolizing a surveillance state or pervasive scrutiny.
What was once destroying the country
Reflecting on the unintended consequences of actions that were initially aimed at destroying a specific country.
Ended up destroying the world we see
Expressing the global impact of destructive actions, extending beyond the originally targeted nation.
Why do we send soldiers overseas
Raising questions about the necessity of sending soldiers abroad when they could address issues at home.
When they can come home and fight infantries
Suggesting an alternative approach to dealing with problems domestically rather than deploying forces overseas.
At best, those words inspire
Acknowledging that inspiring words can have positive effects, but they can also incite unrest at their worst.
At worst, they incite the riot
Highlighting the dual nature of powerful words, capable of either inspiring or inciting negative outcomes.
Dividing has never been so clear
Emphasizing the clarity in division, possibly referring to the polarization within society.
When the sky of hope breaks into fear
Describing a shift from hope to fear, symbolized by the breaking sky.
Eye for an eye or limb for limb
Reiterating the theme of retaliation, questioning the morality of actions fought in sin.
What is only right is what is fought in sin
Challenging the idea that only sinful actions are morally right, echoing earlier sentiments.
Fascist sickening cult
Repeating the criticism of a sickening and cult-like political system, possibly fascist in nature.
Lies and forgotten rights
Reiterating the prevalence of lies and the neglect of fundamental rights within the system.
Anarchy and broken sights
Connecting anarchy and broken sights once again, emphasizing chaos and a lack of direction.
Eye for an eye or limb for limb
Re-emphasizing the cycle of retaliation and retribution.
Thousands of eyes all burned up the sky
Describing the destruction caused by the watchful eyes, possibly symbolizing surveillance or scrutiny.
This is terrorism
Declaring a situation as terrorism, possibly highlighting the destructive nature of certain actions.
Fuck your nationalism
Rejecting nationalism with strong language, suggesting a disdain for blind allegiance to a nation.
What is the most painful reminder that citizens need to remember
Posing a question about a painful reminder for citizens, urging reflection on crucial aspects.
What are the nations objectives, to decide for one or decide for all
Questioning the objectives of nations, whether they prioritize one individual's decisions or consider the collective.
Who will you fucking look to when your leader has turned their back
Raising skepticism about leadership and urging individuals to reconsider their allegiance.
Enough is enough
Declaring a point of saturation, suggesting that a limit has been reached regarding certain actions or situations.
Fascist, sick cult
Reiterating the criticism of a sickening and cult-like political system, possibly fascist in nature.
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