Doomsday Breach
Doomsday Breach: Unraveling Humanity's Ecological Paradox
Lyrics
Why destroy every sacred sign
Expressing concern about the destruction of every sacred symbol or representation.
Breathe smoke swallow tainted water
Highlighting the environmental degradation by mentioning breathing in smoke and consuming contaminated water.
We rise trample the earth with heavy awkward feet
Describing a destructive human presence, symbolized by heavy and awkward footsteps trampling the earth.
And nothing happens fast enough for the men of the industry
Criticizing the impatience of those in the industry who want rapid results without considering consequences.
Small minds ignore the dangers
Addressing the tendency of small-minded individuals to ignore potential dangers.
Trust ourselves with imperfect strangers
Emphasizing the risk of trusting oneself with imperfect strangers.
Like rats as we scurry up the sails
Comparing human actions to rats scurrying up the sails, possibly suggesting chaos and disarray.
Weak winds seem to suck up softly
Commenting on weak efforts that seem gentle but are ineffective.
And loose lips sink a fleet of longing
Stressing the consequences of loose talk, indicating it can lead to significant negative outcomes.
The price lies too hollow in our way
Highlighting the lack of substance in the rewards or benefits pursued.
Cut loose from the bondage of consent
Advocating breaking free from the constraints imposed by collective agreement or approval.
Lay fire to the hills and drag cold fatal nets
Metaphorically suggesting the destruction of nature through setting fire to hills and using destructive nets.
And I'm alone with the countless morals and contempt
Expressing a sense of isolation and moral conflict in the face of destructive actions.
And on the distant canvas the grass seems greener
Reflecting on the perception that things appear better or more desirable from a distance.
On some imagined other side
Referencing an imagined better place or situation on the other side.
We take our turn
Indicating a collective responsibility as individuals take turns facing consequences.
One by one just let it burn
Suggesting a destructive approach where sins accumulate and will eventually require payment.
Our sins we'll have to pay
Pointing to the inevitability of facing the consequences of one's actions.
Endgame when we throw it all away
Referring to a critical point or final stage when everything is discarded.
With short sight
Commenting on a narrow perspective that leads to witnessing the collapse of everything.
See it all fall down
Observing the complete downfall or failure of a situation.
Fade to righteous
Describing a transition to a state of moral or justifiable righteousness.
We're lying to ourselves
Acknowledging self-deception and dishonesty in facing the consequences of actions.
Still believe it all
Expressing a persistent belief despite witnessing the collapse of established systems.
We watch the systems fall
Observing the downfall of societal systems and institutions.
Watch them fall
Reiterating the act of witnessing the collapse of established systems.
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