Lyrics
When our voice has been muted
Expressing a sense of silence or suppression of one's voice.
And our flesh is met with steel
Describing a confrontation or conflict where physical harm is imminent.
When a quick end seems like an option
Suggesting a situation where death appears as a tempting solution.
Our trampled dignity takes with bliss
Despite suffering, finding pleasure or satisfaction in losing one's dignity.
The contemptible, the dispirited
Referring to individuals who are scorned or lacking in spirit.
Prayed for years, something answered
Those who are dejected have prayed for years, and now something has answered their prayers.
The dejected, the faltered, Say it's time to
Individuals who have faltered and are now suggesting a need for change.
Dance to the beat of a different drum
Advocating for a departure from the norm and embracing a different way of life.
Dance to the beat of the drums of the dead
Encouraging people to follow the rhythm of the drums associated with the deceased.
In trance pounding your life away
In a trance-like state, surrendering oneself to the rhythmic beats that consume life.
The long forgotten dead are longing for home
Those who have long been forgotten in death yearn for their home.
Drums of the dead, the beat's in your head
The drums of the dead become a persistent presence in the mind.
Drums of the dead
Repetition of "Drums of the dead" emphasizes their significance, possibly signifying death's permanence.
The beat's in your head
-Drums of the dead
-The beat's in your head
-Drums of the dead
-Dead
-Dead
-Dead
-If you survive the middle passage
If one survives a challenging journey, the loss of freedom becomes a gain.
Loss of Freedom will be your gain
Highlighting the paradox where gaining freedom is accompanied by significant losses.
Loss of family, your own humanity
Loss of family and one's humanity, reflecting the heavy toll of the journey.
From now on you'll pray for death
Suggesting that surviving individuals may wish for death due to their hardships.
The contemptible, the dispirited
Similar to lines 6-9, reinforcing the idea of those who are scorned or lacking in spirit.
Prayed for years, something answered
Repetition of the idea that prayers of the dejected have been answered.
The dejected, the faltered, Say it's time to
Reiteration of the need for change among those who have faltered.
Dance to the beat of a different drum
Encouraging a departure from the norm and embracing a different way of life.
Dance to the beat of the drums of the dead
Reiterating the call to follow the rhythm of the drums associated with the deceased.
In trance pounding your life away
Reinforcing the idea of being entranced by the rhythmic beats that consume life.
The long forgotten dead are longing for home
Repeating the notion that those forgotten in death yearn for their home.
Drums of the dead, the beat's in your head
Re-emphasizing the persistent presence of the drums of the dead in the mind.
Drums of the dead
Continued repetition, stressing the significance of the drums and their impact on the mind.
The beat's in your head
-Drums of the dead
-The beat's in your head
-Drums of the dead
Final repetition of "Drums of the dead," leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
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