Sleeping in the Trenches
Awakening the Trenches: A Call for Change in Society
Lyrics
Things don't have to be this way, things can change
Expresses a desire for change and a recognition that current circumstances can be improved.
We see things in different ways, so pre-arranged
Highlights diverse perspectives and suggests that societal norms are predetermined.
Stay the same, don't stay the same
Contrasts the idea of remaining constant or evolving, emphasizing the need for change.
Everybody wants a fight and we should be ashamed
Criticizes the prevalence of conflict, indicating collective shame for such behavior.
Things don't have to be this way, things can change
Reiterates the potential for change and acknowledges the dynamic nature of situations.
You swing left and I lean right 'cause that's the game
Describes a political or ideological game where opposing views coexist.
Stay the same, don't stay the same
Repeats the call for change, cautioning against stagnation.
Everybody says they want to change
Points out the common desire for change but questions the sincerity behind it.
But we're sleeping in the trenches once again
Metaphorically refers to a state of conflict or struggle, possibly societal or personal.
We draw our lines and step inside
Describes the drawing of boundaries and the act of taking a stance.
They say no news is good news but no news is good
Raises skepticism about the value of information, suggesting that ignorance may be preferable.
We take a stand on shifting sands
Commits to a position on uncertain ground, knowing it may not lead to meaningful change.
It won't make any difference, we know that it should
Recognizes the futility of certain actions, despite the awareness of their importance.
Things don't have to be this way, things can change
Restates the potential for change while critiquing self-righteous attitudes.
Everyone is so self righteous and so strange
Comments on societal judgment and the peculiar nature of individuals.
Stay the same, don't stay the same
Reiterates the importance of avoiding stagnation and conformity.
Everybody falls in line and we should be ashamed
Expresses collective guilt for conforming to societal expectations and norms.
Things don't have to be this way, things can change
Reaffirms the potential for change, criticizing rigid and unrealistic dreams.
Absolutes and cookie-cutter dreams, it's insane
Critiques absolutes and stereotypical aspirations as irrational.
Stay the same, don't stay the same
Encourages avoiding stagnation and taking responsibility, contrasting with line 25.
No-one's got the guts to take the blame
Reflects on the lack of courage to accept responsibility for societal issues.
So we're sleeping in the trenches once again
Repeats the metaphor of sleeping in the trenches, indicating a recurring societal struggle.
We're wallowing in certainty
Describes a state of complacency and unwavering certainty, possibly hindering progress.
It's easier than ever admitting defeat
Suggests a preference for maintaining false confidence rather than admitting failure.
Hypocrisy is deafening
Addresses the prevalence of hypocrisy and the ease of avoiding self-reflection.
We preach to the converted, sing to the gallery
Highlights the tendency to communicate with those who share similar views, limiting growth.
Things don't have to be this way, but we seem cursed
Expresses a sense of fate or doom despite the potential for change.
Sitting with our faces in our phones has made us worse
Critiques the negative impact of excessive use of technology on human behavior.
Stay the same, don't stay the same
Reiterates the call for change and the challenge of breaking societal patterns.
Everybody says they want to change
Highlights the contradiction between expressed desires for change and actual behavior.
But we're sleeping in the trenches once again
Repeats the metaphor of sleeping in the trenches, emphasizing the persistent struggle.
No-one's got the guts to take the blame
Addresses the lack of courage in taking responsibility for societal issues, echoing line 25.
So we're sleeping in the trenches once again
Concludes with the repetition of the metaphor, underscoring the ongoing societal challenge.
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