Walls
Breaking Chains: Walls of Silence
Lyrics
Did you watch the news last night?
Asking if the listener watched the news the previous night.
They said they're shutting down again
Reports that something is shutting down again.
They said no one should be on the streets past ten
Authorities advise against being outside after 10 pm.
We should turn off the lights. Fall asleep and stay in bed. What a night.
Suggests turning off lights, going to bed, and reflecting on the situation.
Did you hear them in the streets, I was there in the crowd
Describing being in a crowd during a protest for justice.
They call for justice in a town that won't hear millions screaming out
Highlighting the challenge of seeking justice in a town that ignores the cries of millions.
It's all unfair, nobody cares at all
Expressing frustration about perceived unfairness and apathy.
It's fucking terrible. Feels like all I do is stare at these walls
Frustration and despair, feeling trapped and constantly staring at walls.
If I count to ten maybe then my heart will stop
Contemplating the idea that counting to ten might bring relief from distress.
And I won't have to watch this ticking clock, no strength to run, can barely walk
Feeling powerless and unable to escape the difficulties represented by a ticking clock.
What's going on out there, behind these locks it's getting late
Observing that time is passing, and anxiety about what's happening outside is growing.
I'm waiting for a prayer, somebody say there's been a mistake
Hoping for some intervention or resolution to a challenging situation.
Feel these walls around me, I can't hear a sound
Sensing isolation and an inability to perceive the world beyond the walls.
They say shut up, man don't look up and keep your eyes on the ground
Being told to remain silent and unobservant, focusing only on the immediate surroundings.
But the world still moves, and it scares you
Despite efforts to suppress, the world continues to change and frighten.
I know, I feel it too, they'll take it all if we don't tear down these walls
A recognition that change requires breaking down metaphorical walls to prevent loss.
The flames are dying down
Reference to diminishing resistance or opposition.
Some tried to warn us, they were right, but it's burning now
Acknowledging warnings that were ignored, consequences are now evident and growing.
Just keep your head down. If nothing's left no chance the truth is getting out
Suggesting a need to stay cautious when there's little chance for the truth to emerge.
If I count to ten maybe then my heart will stop
Reiteration of the idea that counting to ten might bring relief from distress.
And I won't have to watch this ticking clock, no strength to run, can barely walk
Reinforcing the feeling of helplessness and a desire to escape from time's relentless march.
It's tearing my apart, behind these locks it's getting late
Expressing emotional distress and a sense of being torn apart.
I'm waiting for my life to start, I need a goddamn escape
Longing for a change, a fresh start, and a way to break free from the current situation.
Feel these walls around me, I can't hear a sound
Reiterating the feeling of being enclosed and isolated, unable to perceive the world.
They say shut up, and don't look up man, keep your eyes on the ground
Advising to remain silent and unobservant, focusing on the immediate surroundings.
But the world still moves, and it scares you
Despite attempts to suppress, the world continues to change and cause fear.
I know, I feel it too, they'll take it all if we don't tear down these walls
Recognizing the potential loss if metaphorical walls are not broken down.
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