4th of July
Echoes of War and Longing: Painted Shield's 4th of July
Lyrics
4th of July
Reflecting on the significance of Independence Day (4th of July).
And the fireworks are changing the sky
Fireworks symbolize celebration and change in the atmosphere.
above the park
Setting, likely a park, where events unfold.
War is a lie
Expressing skepticism or opposition towards war.
And my memories are turning my mind
Memories affecting the narrator's state of mind, transitioning from positive to negative.
from light to dark
Darkness metaphorically represents emotional turmoil.
Since I came home
Feeling isolated or disconnected since returning home.
I feel alone
Emphasizing loneliness.
My wife beside me
The narrator's wife is physically present but may not fully understand the emotional struggle.
Kids in her arms
Depicting a family scene with children.
But I've got children inside me
Internal emotional conflict symbolized by children within the narrator.
They're running from me
Symbolic description of emotional struggles.
Across the desert
Imagery of a desert, possibly representing a challenging journey.
Blood on their faces
Indication of hardships faced, possibly in a war context.
Got to bring them home
A desire to bring metaphorical 'children' home, possibly refugees or victims of conflict.
Can you bring them home?
Pleading for assistance in bringing the metaphorical 'children' home.
Can you light their way?
Requesting guidance or support to illuminate their path.
4th of July
Reiteration of the connection to Independence Day.
Can you help them?
Asking for help in aiding the metaphorical 'children.'
Can you bring them home?
Repeated plea for assistance in bringing the metaphorical 'children' home.
4th of July
Reiteration of the association with Independence Day.
And the fire fight is bleaching the sky
Describing a firefight, possibly a military engagement.
above the sand
Setting of conflict, possibly a desert environment.
Peace is a lie
Suggesting that peace is elusive or deceptive in war.
When the enemy is just trying to survive
Understanding the enemy's perspective and struggle for survival.
in his own land
Recognition of the enemy's ownership of their land.
Since I left home
Feelings of isolation after leaving home, possibly related to military service.
I feel alone
Reiteration of loneliness.
Soldiers beside me
Being among fellow soldiers, yet a sense of emotional distance.
Children in arms
Reference to soldiers with children, emphasizing the shared experience of parenthood.
There're other children inside me
Continued internal struggle, metaphorically portrayed as 'children' within.
They're running towards me
Symbolic depiction of encountering challenges.
Across a lifetime
Metaphorical journey through a lifetime, facing fears.
Fear on their faces
Describing fear on the faces of metaphorical 'children.'
Got to bring them home
Reiteration of the desire to bring metaphorical 'children' home.
Can we bring them home?
Asking collectively if 'we' can bring the metaphorical 'children' home.
Can we light their way?
Seeking assistance to guide and support the metaphorical 'children.'
4th of July
Final reference to Independence Day.
Can we help them?
Request for assistance in helping the metaphorical 'children.'
Can we bring them home?
Reiterated plea to bring the metaphorical 'children' home.
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