Lyrics
There’s no love
Expresses a lack of love or a negative sentiment.
Alone I emerge from the depths of the sea
Describes emerging alone from a challenging situation, possibly symbolizing personal growth or overcoming difficulties.
Drowning in a future that’s not meant to be
Conveys a sense of drowning in a future that seems bleak or undesirable.
Palms wide open, humanity prevails
Suggests openness, but the following line implies that humanity's positive aspects may not prevail.
Oh what a dream, only one that fails
Reflects on an unattainable dream, emphasizing failure.
I’ve got no more faith in my own kind
Expresses a loss of faith in one's own kind, possibly due to disillusionment or disappointment.
We’ve got the world in front of us but we’re venturing blind
Highlights the contradiction of having the world ahead but lacking direction or understanding.
We’ve got the capacity to care, to enlighten and lead
Acknowledges human capacity for positive actions like caring and leading, contrasted with the next line.
But we’re chasing the paper for every single deed
Critiques the pursuit of material wealth at the expense of higher values and responsibilities.
There’s no compassion, no fucking empathy
States a lack of compassion and empathy in society.
No patience for the weak, no fucking sympathy
Highlights a lack of patience and sympathy for the weak or vulnerable.
Shadows in numbers with nothing to eat
Describes a situation where there are many struggling individuals with nothing to eat.
There’s no love to feel in these cold fucked up streets,
Reiterates the absence of love in the harsh and challenging streets.
You take a mouthful, your grace is hollow
Suggests a superficial or insincere display of grace or kindness.
You’re the reason for this, ain’t that a pill to swallow?
Blames the listener as the reason for the current state of affairs, emphasizing accountability.
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