No Time for Love
Radiant Reflections and Harsh Realities: No Time for Love by Oscar Peris
Lyrics
There is radiant beauty reflected in your eyes
Expressing the presence of captivating beauty seen in the eyes of the subject.
Terrifying attraction with your every fiber cries
Describing an intense and frightening attraction that emanates from every aspect of the person.
Mixed innocence with courage you dare to make a move
Highlighting a combination of innocence and bravery in taking actions.
The words come out so cruelly and they have no time for love
Indicating that despite expressing feelings, the harsh reality is that there is no room or time for love.
You change to learn and different paths you try
Noting a willingness to adapt and explore different paths for personal growth.
An iris in the darkness a face within your eye
Metaphorically mentioning an iris in darkness, possibly signifying hidden aspects or mysteries within.
Your lips are trembling but steeling your resolve
Describing inner turmoil but also the determination to endure challenges.
They hesitate its much too late this is no time for love
Conveying a missed opportunity for love, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
A busy life frustrated breeds carelessness apparent
Pointing out that a busy and frustrated life leads to apparent carelessness.
Through generations passed abuse accepted as inherent
Reflecting on the acceptance of abuse through generations as an inherent issue.
Violence and neglect are hidden in a cove
Describing hidden violence and neglect in a concealed place.
The world outside just cannot see there is no time for love
Stating that the outside world is oblivious to the absence of love due to the constraints of time.
Grave silence in the aftermath that leaves the children dead
Portraying a profound silence after a tragic event that affects children.
Latino kids in Texas count nineteen in their heads
Referencing a specific incident where Latino kids in Texas are counting victims, possibly due to violence.
Robbed of life by one deranged compassion not enough
Asserting that compassion alone is insufficient to prevent life being taken by deranged individuals.
Politics and money ensure no time for love
Linking politics and money to the lack of time for love, suggesting societal priorities.
Incessant greed of oligarchs on both sides of the ocean
Highlighting the insatiable greed of powerful individuals across the globe.
Kill now with sure impunity to feed their godlike notions
Indicating the willingness to kill for self-interest without consequences.
Symbolically their fist comes down to crush the cooing dove
Symbolically referring to oppressive forces crushing symbols of peace and love.
Tell me what becomes of us when we have no time for love
Pondering the consequences when a society is devoid of time for love.
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