Lyrics
It's coming down, babe
Refers to a situation or event that is impending or happening.
Could be as bad as they talked about
Suggests that the situation could be as dire or severe as people have discussed or predicted.
It's coming down, babe
Reiteration of an impending or occurring event, similar to line #1.
Could be before we can make it out
Implies that the event might happen before they manage to escape or avoid it.
But when they say that all is lost
When others believe that everything is ruined or beyond recovery.
All is not lost, all is not lost
Counters the idea that everything is lost; suggests there's still hope or something salvageable.
But when they say that all is lost
Repeats the idea that despite the perception of total loss, there's still hope or something remaining.
All is not lost, no all is not lost at all
Emphasizes that despite the belief that everything is gone, it's not entirely lost.
They could be right about it
Others might be correct in their assessment or prediction of the situation.
They could be right in some crazy way
Suggests the possibility of others being right in an unconventional or unexpected manner.
Cause if they yell fire, well that's what we get
If others warn of danger or disaster (yell fire), that's what happens.
Yeah they yell fire, and that's what we get
Reiterates the consequence of heeding warnings; implies they receive the expected outcome.
So, yeah it's coming babe
Reiterates the impending or happening event, aligning with earlier lines.
Probably bad as they talked about
Similar to line #2, suggesting the seriousness of the situation as discussed.
But just remember: when the tide rolls in
Despite the challenging situation, there's a reminder that it won't last indefinitely.
It can't be too long until it rolls back out
Expresses the belief that a difficult phase will eventually pass.
And when they say that all is lost
Repeats the notion that despite the perception of complete loss, there's still hope or something left.
All is not lost, all is not lost
Reiterates the idea that not everything is lost despite what others claim.
And when they say that all is lost
Repeats the counter-argument to the belief that everything is lost.
All is not lost, no all is not lost at all
Emphasizes again that there's something remaining despite the presumption of total loss.
And if they burn
If others cause significant damage or destruction.
If they burn this place down to the ground
Describes the extent of destruction or devastation caused by others.
What does it matter?
Rhetorical question indicating a lack of significance or consequence of the destruction.
What does it matter?
Repeats the rhetorical question about the importance of the destruction.
Cause when they say that all is lost
Restates the idea that despite claims of complete loss, there's still hope or something remaining.
All is not lost, all is not lost
Reiterates the counter-argument to the belief that everything is lost.
And when they say that all is lost
Repeats the notion that there's something left despite the presumption of total loss.
All is not lost, no, all is not lost, not lost at all
Emphasizes again that there's something remaining despite the presumption of total loss.
No, all is not lost, no, all is not lost at all
Reiterates the belief that not everything is lost, emphasizing hope or remnants remain.
No, all is not lost, no, all is not lost, not lost at all
Emphasizes once more that despite the assumption of total loss, hope or remnants persist.
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