This Society
Awakening Dreams: Shakira Chinchilla Unveils Society's Illusions
Lyrics
Don't you sometimes wish life was just a dream
Expressing a desire for life to be like a dream, possibly free from harsh realities.
With everything but reality
Describing a wish for a life without the complexities of reality.
I can't remember when I was awake
Reflecting on a state of constant unawareness or possibly metaphorical sleep.
I can't remember when I wasn't the blame
Recalling a time when the speaker was often blamed or held responsible.
Sit up now
Encouraging someone to sit up, possibly implying a need for awareness or change.
Raise your high
Encouraging the listener to elevate themselves or their perspective.
Why can't you see they easily made you believe
Questioning why the listener can't see through manipulations that led them to believe false narratives.
That they're the good guys no bad guys
Suggesting a dichotomy between perceived 'good guys' and 'bad guys' in society.
They made you perceive
Pointing out that external forces influenced the listener's perception.
They use their greed to make you the happiest thing
Highlighting the exploitation of greed to create a false sense of happiness.
They like to blind you and lie to this society
Accusing those in power of intentionally deceiving and lying to society.
(Hey you hey)
An exclamation, possibly emphasizing the urgency or importance of the message.
Raise your head high
Encouraging the listener to stand tall and be proud.
Don't you sometimes feel like your life's a game
Expressing a feeling that life is like a game with potential mistakes.
And every pawn you move is a big mistake
Suggesting that every decision or move made is seen as a significant error.
They can assure you your life's a waste
Indicating external judgment that devalues one's life.
And all that matters is the money you make
Imposing a materialistic perspective where money is the sole measure of success.
Sit up now
Reiterating the need to be alert or attentive.
Raise your high
Encouraging the listener to elevate themselves or their perspective again.
Why can't you see they easily made you believe
Repeating the theme of manipulation and false beliefs imposed on the listener.
That they're the good guys no bad guys
Emphasizing the constructed image of 'good guys' and 'bad guys' in society.
They made you perceive
Reiterating the external influence on the listener's perception.
They use their greed to make you the happiest thing
Highlighting the use of greed to create a facade of happiness.
They like to blind you and lie to this society
Reiterating the theme of deliberate deception and lies within society.
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