Lyrics
There's something happening here
Observation of a significant event or change.
What it is ain't exactly clear
The nature of the event is unclear or ambiguous.
There's a man with a gun over there
Awareness of a potential threat, represented by a man with a gun.
Telling me I got to beware
Being warned to be cautious and watchful.
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Advocating for collective action to address the unfolding situation.
Everybody look what's going down
Encouraging everyone to pay attention and be aware.
There's battle lines being drawn
Indication of divisions and conflicts emerging.
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Suggesting that no one is right if everyone is in conflict.
Young people speaking their minds
Noting the participation of young people expressing their opinions.
Getting so much resistance from behind
Facing opposition and obstacles from those in power.
I think it's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Reiterating the call for collective awareness and action.
Everybody look what's going down
Emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the ongoing events.
What a field-day for the heat
Describing a situation favorable to authorities or the establishment.
A thousand people in the street
Highlighting the presence of a large crowd engaged in protest.
Singing songs and carrying signs
Expressing the unity of the protesters through songs and signs.
Mostly say, hooray for our side
Noting the polarization of opinions among the people.
It's time we stop, hey, what's that sound
Repeating the call to stop and pay attention to the unfolding events.
Everybody look what's going down
Reiterating the need for collective awareness.
Paranoia strikes deep
Introducing the theme of deep-seated fear and suspicion.
Into your life it will creep
Describing how paranoia can gradually infiltrate one's life.
It starts when you're always afraid
Identifying the trigger for paranoia—constant fear.
You step out of line, the man come and take you away
Consequences of deviating from societal norms, risking punishment.
We better stop, hey, what's that sound
Stressing the urgency to stop and take notice of the prevailing situation.
Everybody look what's going down
Repeating the call for collective awareness.
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Further emphasis on the need to stop and pay attention.
Everybody look what's going down
Reiterating the call for collective awareness.
Stop, now, what's that sound
Adding urgency to the call for collective awareness.
Everybody look what's going down
Repeating the plea for collective attention.
Stop, children, what's that sound
Addressing the younger generation, urging them to be aware.
Everybody look what's going down
Reiterating the call for everyone to pay attention to the unfolding events.
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