Lyrics
Brick by awful brick
Building metaphorically, step by step, something negative or oppressive.
Inside the walls 46664
Refers to prison cell number 46664, possibly indicating imprisonment or confinement.
Behind locked doors
Describes a hidden or restricted space.
With treatment so poor
Indicates inadequate or substandard care or assistance.
It would make you sick
Highlighting the severity of the conditions, suggesting it's distressing or disturbing.
Brick by awful brick
Reiteration of the negative building process, reinforcing a sense of progression.
Inside the walls 46664
Reiteration of prison cell number 46664, emphasizing confinement or restriction.
Behind locked doors
Restating the idea of hidden or restricted spaces.
With treatment so poor
Repeating the concept of inadequate or substandard care or assistance.
It would make you sick
Reiterating the severity of the conditions, emphasizing the impact on well-being.
Black diamonds light up the sky tonight
Symbolic mention of valuable things (black diamonds) illuminating the sky, possibly contrasting with the dark situation described.
Ignorance doesn't help the fight
Stating that ignorance does not contribute positively to a cause or struggle.
Will you stand up for what is right
Presenting a call to action, asking if one will support what is morally right.
Or will you watch their plight
Posing the question of whether one will actively engage or passively observe the suffering of others.
Black diamonds light up the sky tonight
Repetition of the symbolic image of valuable things lighting up the sky, possibly emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Ignorance doesn't help the fight
Reiteration that ignorance is not beneficial in a struggle or cause.
Will you stand up for what is right
Repeating the call to stand up for what is right, underscoring the importance of taking a moral stance.
Or will you watch their plight
Reiterating the dilemma of whether to actively support or passively witness the suffering of others.
In the city of gold
Referring to a place (city of gold) where people follow instructions without questioning.
They'll do as their told
Emphasizing obedience or conformity within the mentioned place.
White electric charges rage
Describing an intense and possibly harmful energy (white electric charges) prevailing.
A nationwide cage
Suggesting a widespread or nationwide containment or control.
They're locked up in chains
Highlighting physical restraint or captivity through the imagery of chains.
Brick by awful brick
Repeating the negative building process, connecting it to imprisonment or confinement.
Inside the walls 46664
Reiteration of prison cell number 46664, maintaining the theme of restriction or confinement.
Behind locked doors
Restating the idea of hidden or restricted spaces.
With treatment so poor
Repeating the concept of inadequate or substandard care or assistance.
It would make you sick
Emphasizing the distressing nature of the conditions, potentially prompting empathy.
Black diamonds light up the sky tonight
Repetition of the symbolic image of valuable things illuminating the sky, maintaining a sense of urgency.
Ignorance doesn't help the fight
Reiteration that ignorance does not contribute positively to a cause or struggle.
Will you stand up for what is right
Reiterating the call to stand up for what is right, reinforcing the importance of moral action.
Or will you watch their plight
Repeating the dilemma of whether to actively support or passively witness the suffering of others.
Black diamonds light up the sky tonight
Repetition of the symbolic image of valuable things lighting up the sky, maintaining a sense of urgency.
Ignorance doesn't help the fight
Reiteration that ignorance is not beneficial in a struggle or cause.
Will you stand up for what is right
Repeating the call to stand up for what is right, emphasizing the need for moral courage.
Or will you watch their plight
Reiterating the dilemma of whether to actively support or passively witness the suffering of others.
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