Lyrics
Across the skies the monuments stand
Monuments in the sky symbolize significant achievements or structures.
Shrines of wonder, man worshipping man
Expresses the idea of idolizing and worshiping other humans.
Computer ethics mock a dying land
Reference to the negative impact of technology on a deteriorating world.
Down below like rats in a cage
Describes people on Earth living in crowded and oppressive conditions.
Success, survival, two needles in hay
Highlights the struggle for success and survival amid challenges.
It's Romans One facing satan's stare
Suggests a conflict between religious beliefs and darker influences.
Pull down the forests we need more wood
Advocates the destruction of forests for human needs, particularly wood.
Extend the grazing we need more food
Supports the expansion of agricultural activities for more food production.
Burning our bridges before the flood
Metaphorically burning bridges, damaging connections before a crisis.
Out on the oceans where it's relatively safe
Refers to the relative safety of the oceans compared to land.
It's not so easy being big as a whale
Challenges the difficulties of being powerful or large in a competitive world.
We're all in a race on a bigger scale
Reflects the idea that humanity is collectively engaged in a large-scale competition.
Homosapien, I've had enough
Expresses frustration with the flaws of the Homo sapiens species.
Homosapien, I'm giving up
Conveys a sense of resignation or giving up on humanity.
At best your wisdom's a shot in the dark
Questions the reliability and effectiveness of human wisdom.
So make yourself pretty, make yourself rich
Encourages superficial pursuits like physical attractiveness and wealth.
Leopardskin, sealskin, money and sex
Mentions materialistic symbols like leopardskin, sealskin, money, and sex.
Apartheid, genocide, thalidomide, life
Lists social issues and challenges like apartheid, genocide, and thalidomide.
It's your choice
Emphasizes the importance of personal choice in addressing these issues.
But mountains
Introduces the contrast between human actions and the sanctity of mountains.
Are holy places
Highlights the sacred nature of mountains in contrast to human activities.
And beauty is free
Stresses the inherent beauty of nature that is freely available.
We can still walk
Suggests the possibility of preserving a connection with nature by walking through a garden.
Through the garden
Reminisces about a time when the Earth was pristine and green.
Our earth was once green
Concludes with a reflection on the environmental degradation and loss of greenery.
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