Lyrics
Refuge of the mind
Seeking solace or comfort within one's own thoughts or consciousness.
Between the spit and shout
In the midst of chaos or conflict, amidst harsh words and hostility.
The growing pains in every bone
Experiencing emotional or physical pain that resonates deeply, affecting one's entire being.
Bent over and scrambling
Struggling and hurriedly trying to cope or manage a situation.
Retching dry cough for months now
Experiencing persistent coughing without producing any mucus or fluids.
For months now inflamed and getting hotter still
Continual inflammation and intensification of a situation or emotion.
Far gone far flung right over the lip
Being completely overwhelmed or surpassed by a situation.
Drinking in the sap as the tensions rise
Intensely absorbing or taking in the essence or energy, especially during moments of rising tension.
No steady drip
Lack of consistent or regular flow or pattern.
Cut the whole damn tree down for the sweet inside
Destroying something valuable or significant to access its innermost, cherished part.
Trophy life blood, trophy life blood
A recurring emphasis on something deeply significant or treasured.
Its getting hotter still
The situation or emotion is intensifying even further.
And the rate of change is changing fast
The pace at which things are changing is accelerating.
We bear witness, we cannot go back
We observe and experience these changes, realizing there's no returning to a previous state.
The rate of change is changing fast
Emphasizing the rapidity of ongoing transformations.
We must be witness, we cannot go back
Emphasizing the need to recognize and acknowledge these fast-paced changes.
Stretching arthritic limbs
Experiencing limitations or constraints, possibly due to age or circumstances.
Load bearing walls reveal they were nothing more than wings
Realizing that what seemed foundational or crucial is not as substantial as believed.
And the police car on fire
Observing an intense symbol of distress or rebellion, possibly representing societal upheaval.
Is a mother's grief and rage
The intense emotional response of a mother, reflecting pain and anger.
Just another devil to be sworn in
Viewing a particular distressing situation as just another negative event to acknowledge or confront.
And the rate of change is changing fast
Reiterating the rapid pace of ongoing transformations and the importance of acknowledging them.
We bear witness, we cannot go back
Continuing the emphasis on witnessing and accepting these swift changes.
The rate of change is changing fast
Reemphasizing the significance of recognizing these quick transformations.
We must be witness, we cannot go back
Highlighting the necessity to witness and accept these rapid changes.
A midwife is a person who
A person who assists and ensures the process of both beginning and ending stages of life is managed properly.
Sees to it that birthing and dying is followed through
Ensuring that both the act of giving birth and the act of dying are conducted with care and thoroughness.
With attention to the detail
Attention to the intricacies and specifics of situations, giving them the due importance.
With a steady hand
Handling situations or challenges with a calm and composed approach.
We must be midwives to the time we're in
Understanding the responsibility to guide and nurture the era or period we're living in.
And the rate of change is changing fast
Reaffirming the idea of rapid and transformative changes that require acknowledgment.
We bear witness, we cannot go back
Stressing the importance of witnessing and accepting these transformations, with an understanding that there's no reversal.
The rate of change is changing fast
Reiterating the urgent need to recognize and adapt to the swift changes happening.
We must be witness, we cannot go back
Emphasizing once more the role of acknowledging and adapting to the rapid changes without looking back.
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