Silent Running
Whispers of Resistance: Unveiling the Depths of Silent Running
Lyrics
Take the children and yourself
Encouragement to take the children and oneself to safety.
And hide out in the cellar
Suggests seeking refuge in a cellar, a secure hiding place.
By now the fighting will be close at hand
Implying that conflict or war is imminent and near.
Don't believe the church and state
Advises skepticism towards established authority figures like the church and government.
And everything they tell you
Questioning the credibility of information provided by authority.
Believe in me, I'm with the high command
Asking for trust in the speaker, claiming a connection to a higher authority.
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Repeatedly asking if the message is being received, urging attention and responsiveness.
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
-Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
-Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
-There's a gun and ammunition
Describes the availability of weaponry as a last resort.
Just inside the doorway
Location of the gun and ammunition.
Use it only in emergency
Instruction to use the weapon only in dire situations.
Better you should pray to God
Suggests reliance on faith and spirituality in times of crisis.
The Father and the Spirit
Refers to divine figures for guidance and protection.
Will guide you and protect from up here
Reiteration of divine guidance and protection.
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Reiteration of the urgency in trying to communicate and the need for a response.
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
-Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
-Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
-Swear allegiance to the flag
Encourages loyalty to a symbol of authority or country.
Whatever flag they offer
Advocates blind loyalty to any offered symbol without revealing true feelings.
Never hint at what you really feel
Suggests concealing one's true thoughts or opinions.
Teach the children quietly
Encourages educating children discreetly for a future resistance.
For some day sons and daughters
Implies that future generations will take action while the present generation remains passive.
Will rise up and fight while we stood still
Emphasizes the likelihood of the younger generation standing up against oppression.
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Reiteration of the urgency and desperation for acknowledgment and response.
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
-Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
-Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
-Can you hear me running (can you hear me calling you?)
Continued plea for acknowledgment and action, a persistent call for attention.
(Can you hear me) hear me calling you?
-(Can you hear me running) hear me running babe?
-(Can you hear me running) hear me running?
-Calling you, calling you
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