Lyrics
The flowers died on fields of hope
The hope for positive outcomes has faded, represented by the withering of flowers.
All the way from east to west
The decline is widespread, extending from the east to the west.
Where the mighty winds will blow
A metaphorical reference to the powerful forces that bring change.
I’ll put my dreams to rest
The speaker is giving up on their dreams and aspirations.
This scary monster is very much alive
A menacing force, possibly symbolic of destructive elements, remains very much present.
Like a hundred years ago
A comparison to a distant time, suggesting an enduring threat.
If all those missiles would be bread
If destructive elements were sustenance, there would be no hunger or suffering.
No one had to starve tonight
An alternative scenario where basic needs could be easily met.
We run for shelter and what is left
Seeking refuge, but finding only remnants of a life now deemed almost worthless.
Is a life ain't worth a dime
The value of life has diminished to the point where it seems nearly worthless.
So far away from human rights
Expressing a sense of isolation and distance from fundamental human values.
Stranded all alone
Being left alone, abandoned, and stranded.
It's a long way to go
Highlighting the extensive journey required to rediscover a lost world.
To find the world we used to know
Emphasizing the difficulty of finding the once-familiar world filled with hope.
A long way to go
Reiterating the challenging path to rediscovering a better world.
To find the better world we used to know
Stressing the aspiration to find a superior version of the world from the past.
Before we make this world a mess
Before causing further chaos, there is a need to cleanse and clarify our thoughts.
We gotta clean up our minds
The call for unity and a shared sense of humanity to overcome challenges.
We could be brothers, sisters, yes
Recognizing the potential for collective strength as brothers and sisters.
United once and all the time
An appeal for lasting unity among people.
From out of space the captain takes a look
A cosmic perspective as a captain surveys the smallness of Earth.
At mother earth, so small
The vulnerability of our planet in the vastness of space.
Who will be cryin' when we fall just tell me
Raising a question about emotional responses to collective failure.
Who in the world can heal our souls
Pondering who or what can provide solace and healing for the collective soul.
It's a long way to go
Reiteration of the challenging journey to rediscover the lost world.
To find the world we used to know
The difficulty in finding the world that was once familiar and comforting.
A long way to go
Reemphasizing the arduous path to rediscover a better, more hopeful world.
To find the better world we used to know
Expressing the desire to find a superior version of the past world.
A better world we used to know
Affirming the existence of a better world that seems distant and challenging to reach.
A better world it’s a long way to go
Reiterating the notion that the journey towards a better world is lengthy and challenging.
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