Memory
Reflections on Life's Legacy
Lyrics
So much oppression that's built upon greed you fail to see
Highlighting the pervasive oppression rooted in greed that is overlooked.
What is more important than power and fame and all you claim
Questioning the importance of power, fame, and claimed possessions.
What are you planning to take with you when you end this game
Raising the question of what one takes beyond life and the consequences of the game being played.
You might find the answers when you reach the grave
Suggesting that answers may be found only in death.
And realize possessions they don't mean a thing
Emphasizing the insignificance of material possessions.
NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE! (Why can't you see)
Expressing the inevitability of death with a plea for understanding.
WE'RE ALL DESTINED TO BE (A Memory)
Stating that everyone is destined to become a memory after death.
THAT'S ALL YOUR TAKING AWAY (From this place)
Highlighting the transient nature of life and the ultimate takeaway being memories.
Reach for the stars is what you have been told since infancy
Criticizing the unquestioning pursuit of dreams without understanding the purpose.
You never bothered to question what for and why you dream
Pointing out a lack of inquiry into the reasons for dreaming.
So you're living life in a fantasy world where you're the king
Describing a delusional life where the individual perceives themselves as a king.
You'll never realize cause you're too blind to see
Indicating that blindness prevents realization of the delusional nature of life.
NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE! (Why can't you see)
Reiterating the inevitability of death with a plea for understanding.
WE'RE ALL DESTINED TO BE (A Memory)
Restating that everyone is destined to become a memory after death.
THAT'S ALL YOUR TAKING AWAY (From this place)
Emphasizing the transient nature of life and the ultimate takeaway being memories.
The end of your life is beginning to fray
Describing the decay at the end of one's life.
With no fucking shame you still feed on the prey
Criticizing the lack of shame in exploiting others as prey.
The light at the end of your tunnel is fading away
Highlighting the fading hope and approaching end in a metaphorical tunnel.
NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE! (Why can't you see)
Reiterating the inevitability of death with a plea for understanding.
WE'RE ALL DESTINED TO BE (A Memory)
Restating that everyone is destined to become a memory after death.
NO ONE GETS OUT ALIVE! (Why can't you see)
Repeating the plea for understanding the inevitability of death.
THAT'S ALL YOUR TAKING AWAY (From this place)
Emphasizing the transient nature of life and the ultimate takeaway being memories.
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