Testify
Testify: Unveiling the Ominous Dance of Power and Resistance
Lyrics
The movie ran through me
The impact of a movie has affected the speaker deeply.
The glamour subdue me
The allure and charm of fame have subdued the speaker.
The tabloid untie me
Gossip and sensationalism have loosened the speaker.
I'm empty please fill me
The speaker feels empty and seeks fulfillment.
Mister anchor assure me
The media figure (anchor) is asked for reassurance.
That Baghdad is burning
Reference to the turmoil in Baghdad.
Your voice it is so soothing
The comforting nature of the media voice despite distressing news.
That cunning mantra of killing
Critique of the media's promotion of violent ideologies.
I need you my witness
The speaker seeks someone to witness and validate their experience.
To dress this up so bloodless
To make the situation appear less violent and gory.
To numb me and purge me now
Desire to be numbed and cleansed of thoughts of blame.
Of thoughts of blaming you
Trying to avoid blaming the media for their influence.
Yes the car is our wheelchair
Symbolic reference to a car as a symbol of mobility and freedom.
My witness your coughing
Witness (media) is depicted as coughing, possibly implying guilt.
Oily silence mocks the legless
The silence of the oil industry in the face of suffering.
Ones who travel now in coffins
Mention of casualties who now rest in coffins.
On the corner
Reference to a location, emphasizing a specific place.
The jury's sleepless
The legal system is restless or disturbed.
We found your weakness
The weakness of those in power is exposed.
And it's right outside our door
The threat is imminent and close to home.
Now testify
Call to bear witness and speak out against injustice.
Now testify
Repetition of the call to testify.
It's right outside our door
-Now testify
-Yes testify
-It's right outside our door
Emphasizing the proximity of the issue.
With precision you feed me
Repetition of the call to testify and the immediate threat.
My witness I'm hungry
-Your temple it calms me
-So I can carry on
-My slaving sweating the skin right off my bones
-On a bed of fire I'm choking on the smoke that fills my home
-The wrecking ball is rushing
-Witness your blushing
-The pipeline is gushing
-While here we lie in tombs
-While on the corner
-The jury's sleepless
-We found your weakness
-And it's right outside your door
-Now testify
-Yeah testify
-It's right outside our door
-Now testify
-Now testify
-It's right outside our door
-Mass graves for the pump and the price is set, and the price is set
Reference to environmental degradation and its cost.
Mass graves for the pump and the price is set, and the price is set
-Mass graves for the pump and the price is set, and the price is set
-Mass graves for the pump and the price is set, and the price is set
-Who controls the past now controls the future
Reflecting on the power dynamics of controlling information.
Who controls the present now controls the past
-Who controls the past now controls the future
-Who controls the present now?
-Now testify
Final call to testify with urgency.
Testify
-It's right outside our door
-Now testify
Reiteration of the immediate threat.
Testify
-It's right outside our door
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