Country of Ghost Towns
Echoes of Desolation: Rival Waves' Haunting Reflection on a Nation of Ghost Towns
Lyrics
No more I-told-you-so's
There will be no more instances of saying "I told you so."
No more I-dare-you's
No more challenges or dares.
There is no shelter here
There's no protection or refuge in this place.
Nowhere to disappear
There's nowhere to go to escape or hide.
Nowhere!
Emphasizing the absence of any place to go or hide.
Propped up against a wall
People are leaning against a wall, possibly feeling unsupported or cornered.
The lost, the weak, we'll break them all
Those who are lost or weak are being targeted for destruction.
Is this not what you asked for?
Questioning if the current situation is what was requested or desired.
Are you not entertained?!?!
An exclamation wondering if this chaos is entertaining or satisfying.
Call in the fire brigade
Suggesting to bring in the fire brigade, implying things are out of control.
We've fanned the flames of disarray
Describing the intensification of disorder caused by people.
Now the bombs are dropping down
Referring to the commencement of severe consequences, symbolized by bombs dropping.
All around
Reiteration of the bombs dropping, emphasizing the surrounding chaos.
All around
-All around
-It's all a perverse passion play
The situation is likened to a distorted, theatrical performance driven by unusual desires.
In our country of ghost towns
Describing a place filled with abandoned or desolate communities.
There are no more lefts or rights
There are no distinct political or moral directions, only a prevailing notion favoring loudness over intelligence.
Just the
Interruption in thought, suggesting a continuation from the previous line.
Big idea that dumb & loud is right
Emphasizing the preference for brashness over thoughtfulness in society.
This demo-idiocracy
Reference to a society ruled by a combination of demos (people) and idiocracy (foolishness).
Will it be the end of you and me?
Questioning if this societal downfall will lead to the demise of the collective "you and me."
Call in the fire brigade
Similar to line 10, urging for intervention due to escalating chaos.
We've fanned the flames of disarray
Reiteration of intensifying disorder caused by human actions.
Now the bombs are dropping down
Reiteration of the bombs dropping, emphasizing the surrounding chaos.
All around
-All around
-All around
Reiterating the chaos akin to a distorted, theatrical performance.
It's all a perverse passion play
Reiteration of a theatrical and distorted performance in a desolate setting.
Wooo!
Exclamation expressing emotion, possibly emphasizing the intensity of the situation.
In our country of ghost towns...
Reiteration of a desolate land filled with abandoned or empty towns.
Our country of ghost towns.
Reiteration emphasizing the desolation of the mentioned land.
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