Homage
Unveiling Societal Paradoxes Through Orange Poem's 'Homage'
Lyrics
Stars fall for the dogs’ coward barks
Stars fall in response to the cowardly barks of dogs.
the night comes at noon for who floats in the sky
Night falls at noon for those who float in the sky, suggesting an unconventional perspective.
the social class falls when the price of dignity goes up
Social classes decline when the price of dignity rises, emphasizing the impact of values on societal structure.
ashes fall on heads of low classes
Ashes fall on the heads of the lower classes, symbolizing oppression or hardship.
The reasons fall from the smoke of Marley’s records
Reasons or justifications fall amid the smoke of Marley's records, possibly referencing the distractions of entertainment.
teeth fall as they climb the amputations’ tower
Teeth fall as individuals climb the tower of amputations, suggesting a price paid for reaching certain heights.
the salvation’s price goes down as caricatures of Jesus Christ spread out
The price of salvation decreases as caricatures of Jesus Christ become widespread, questioning the sincerity of religious beliefs.
shuttlecocks fall from the high bonfire of vanities
Shuttlecocks fall from the high bonfire of vanities, symbolizing the futility or triviality of certain pursuits.
Dogs rise to fame to knock down stars
Dogs gain fame to bring down stars, possibly commenting on the rise of the ordinary to challenge the extraordinary.
the sky climbs through veins by the needles of who only knows the night
The sky ascends through veins pierced by the needles of those familiar with the night, suggesting a connection between experience and elevation.
prices go up when the level of competence is high
Prices rise when competence is high, linking competency with increased demands or expectations.
the level gets higher when the hair becomes gray
Competence increases as hair turns gray, challenging conventional notions of aging and expertise.
Records rise on Billboard devastating the musical wit
Records rise on Billboard, negatively impacting musical intelligence or creativity.
the tower grows while teeth devour trash on the corner
The tower grows while teeth consume trash, possibly highlighting the growth of negative influences.
Jesus Christ went up and vanished; the price of God’s matrix
Jesus Christ ascends and disappears; the cost of God's matrix is discussed, reflecting on the mysteries of faith and spirituality.
the bonfire grows, burning us, shuttlecocks of existence, homage
The bonfire grows, burning humanity as shuttlecocks of existence pay homage, suggesting the inevitability of life's tribulations.
Records rise on Billboard devastating the musical wit
Repetition of Line 16, reinforcing the negative impact of commercial success on musical creativity.
the tower grows while teeth devour trash on the corner
Repetition of Line 17, emphasizing the continued growth of negative influences.
Jesus Christ went up and vanished; the price of God’s matrix
Repetition of Line 18, revisiting the themes of faith and the mysterious nature of God's plan.
the bonfire grows, burning us, shuttlecocks of existence, homage
Repetition of Line 19, reiterating the idea of life's challenges as a form of homage.
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