Lyrics
You should have known us in our vietnam days
You should have known us in our Vietnam days
When we could save the planet saturating the tape
Reflects a past time when actions seemed capable of saving the world, symbolized by "saturating the tape."
My closet bed, don't have time to sleep around it
Expresses a busy or chaotic life, too preoccupied to focus on personal space (represented by "closet bed").
Someday they're read about the world that we've created
Anticipates a future where consequences of actions taken in the present will be known or recorded.
Just for our heads, learn to swim or end up sinking
An admonition to adapt or face the consequences ("learn to swim or end up sinking").
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Chorus (not specified).
Unconditional
Describes actions or situations as unconditional.
Imitational
Imitating something.
For the senseless world
For a world lacking sense or reason.
Our material
Material tied to our actions or deeds.
Crimes on paper
Refers to actions or deeds recorded as crimes on paper, potentially implying consequences.
and since the here and now has come of age
Reflects the present time, indicating a transition or maturity in the current era.
And all my friends are tripping
Friends experiencing altered perceptions, potentially due to drug use ("tripping").
Telling me to stretch my eyes around my head
Encouragement to broaden perspective or awareness beyond the norm.
Watch your back for real they tell me
Cautionary advice to be vigilant and cautious in reality.
Don't want to read about you boy in the obituary
Fear of a premature death, not wanting to be featured in an obituary.
Ignore what you've read, don't have time to read about it
Ignoring information or news due to lack of time or focus.
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Chorus (not specified).
Now maybe somewhere someone's jotting this down
Suggests the possibility of the lyrics being recorded or documented for future discovery.
So in a million years from now when it's stil around
Implies the enduring nature of the lyrics or actions, persisting for millions of years.
They can wonder who we were
Raises questions about the curiosity of future generations regarding the people of this era.
Wonder what we did, who we knew
Questions about the activities, relationships, or knowledge of the current generation.
And all the legends of our time
Reference to famous or significant figures of the current time.
Are they really true, I doubt you do
Doubtful of the accuracy or validity of these legends.
Then again I wouldn't blame you
Suggests understanding if someone doubts the truthfulness of the legends.
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Chorus (not specified).
* repeat *
Repetition of the chorus.
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