Dark Times Ahead
Echoes of Despair: Unveiling the Harrowing Truth in 'Dark Times Ahead'
Lyrics
Through the mists of time we have returned to here
The speakers have returned through time, facing a world in decay with impending darkness.
A world in decay lies before us and darkness looms
The world in front of them is deteriorating, and a sense of darkness is looming.
The return of the past in 'respectable' guise
The past is revisited in a seemingly respectable manner, but it carries the same message through deception and travesty.
The message the same through deception and travesty
Despite the facade, the core message remains consistent and is delivered through deceit and mockery.
What will they do when there's no one to blame?
Pondering the consequences when there's no one left to blame.
What will they do when there's no one to blame?
Repetition, emphasizing the uncertainty and challenges when there's no one to blame.
A terrible lie we have swallowed as truth
A lie perceived as terrible has been accepted as truth, poisoning minds without benefiting anyone.
Poison our minds, blind our reason and no one gains
The lie damages reason and benefits only those intoxicated by power and fame.
Only those drunk on power and fame
Those in power and fame are the only ones benefiting from the deception.
Fall Down. Fall Down
Expression of a downfall or collapse, echoed in the repetition.
Dark times ahead...
Anticipation or declaration of challenging and ominous times ahead.
Castigation, the conflagration fuels the hate
Blame and condemnation intensify, fueling hatred.
Raping our minds...
A metaphorical violation of minds, possibly through manipulation or control.
The downward spiral
Descent into a negative and destructive spiral.
Toxic, vile
Describing the situation as toxic and vile.
And we reap what we sow!
Consequences of actions are highlighted, suggesting a retribution for what has been sown.
And we reap what we sow!
Reiteration of the idea that consequences will be faced for actions taken.
A terrible truth before us
A terrible truth is acknowledged, and all light is disappearing into darkness.
All light is fading into darkness
The acknowledgment that the world is heading towards darkness.
And no one gains here
No one benefits in the current situation.
No one left now to blame
No one remains to blame in the present circumstances.
The past comes back to haunt us
The past actions are returning to haunt the present.
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