One Last Chance
One Last Chance: Battling Injustice in the Shadows
Lyrics
He just falls straight into the afterlife
The protagonist immediately enters the afterlife without delay.
They took my hood to make me see him pay for
Someone took away the speaker's hood to force them to witness another person facing consequences.
What they call crimes, all made up
Referring to fabricated crimes and the idea that these accusations are entirely invented.
Filthy lies sligmatised now and forevermore
False accusations are now permanently associated with the speaker, leading to stigma.
And forevermore
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the false accusations on the speaker.
They push me up the steps to the trap door
Being forced towards a trap door, possibly symbolizing impending doom or execution.
A shadow lurks on the water tower
A threatening presence is observed on a water tower, adding to the ominous atmosphere.
They've got three, but miss that we are four
Highlighting a numerical discrepancy in the count of individuals involved in the situation.
This final hour, all I've got is
In the face of impending danger, the speaker reflects on having only one opportunity left.
One last chance - Before they
The speaker has a final opportunity before a significant event occurs.
Will bring back the night
Anticipating the return of darkness or unfavorable circumstances.
One last chance in the light
Expressing the importance of the last chance in the light, possibly denoting hope.
They'll bring back the night forevermore
Emphasizing that the night will persist indefinitely.
The rope is thick
Describing the thickness of a rope, likely associated with impending execution.
But the distance's 40 yards
Providing a specific distance of 40 yards, adding detail to the impending event.
A bullet hurls through shimmering air
A bullet is fired through the air, introducing an additional element of danger.
I hold my breath
The speaker holds their breath, anticipating a crucial moment.
Praying that it hit's the mark
Expressing a hope that the bullet hits its intended target.
As the hangman throws the lever
Depicting the executioner pulling the lever, initiating the fall of the speaker.
I'm falling, just falling
The speaker is in a free fall after the lever is pulled.
One last chance - Before they
Reiteration of the final opportunity before a significant event occurs.
Will bring back the night
Anticipating the return of darkness or unfavorable circumstances.
One last chance in the light
Expressing the importance of the last chance in the light, possibly denoting hope.
They'll bring back the night forevermore
Emphasizing that the night will persist indefinitely.
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