The Shape of Things to Come

Embrace Tomorrow's Revolution: The Shape of Change in Slade's Anthem
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Lyrics

There's a new sun

Anticipation of a new era or a positive change symbolized by a rising sun.

Risin' up angry in the sky

The new era is characterized by anger and defiance, possibly against existing norms.

And there's a new voice

A new perspective or ideology represented by a new voice.

Cryin' we're not afraid to die

Expressing courage and readiness to face challenges, emphasizing fearlessness in the face of death.

Let the old world make believe

Criticizing the old world for living in illusions or falsehoods.

It's blind and deaf and dumb

Portraying the old world as ignorant and insensitive.

But nothing can change the shape of things to come

Despite attempts to deceive, the fundamental course of events remains unchanged.

There are changes

Highlighting upcoming transformations and shifts in various aspects of life.

Lyin' ahead in every road

Changes are inevitable in the future, lying ahead on every path.

And there are new thoughts

New ideas or perspectives waiting to erupt or be expressed.

Ready and waiting to explode

Implies a sense of urgency and potential for significant change.

When tomorrow is today

The future is now; today is the precursor to what lies ahead.

The bells may toll for some

Suggests a warning or a moment of reckoning for some individuals.

But nothing can change the shape of things to come

Reiterates that the fundamental course of events remains unaltered despite individual consequences.

The future's comin' in, now

The future is approaching, characterized by positivity and strength.

Sweet and strong

Emphasizes the unstoppable and powerful nature of the incoming future.

Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long

No force can hinder or delay the arrival of the promising future.

There are new dreams

New aspirations and goals overshadowing outdated and mundane realities.

Crowdin' out old realities

Symbolizes a revolutionary change, akin to a refreshing breeze.

There's revolution

Reiterating criticism of the old world's ignorance and insensitivity.

Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze

Despite efforts to maintain illusions, the essential trajectory of events remains unaltered.

Let the old world make believe

Reaffirmation that the shape of things to come is beyond manipulation.

It's blind and deaf and dumb

Similar to line 6, denouncing the old world's ignorance and insensitivity.

(But) nothing can change the shape of things

Underlining the immutability of the fundamental course of events.

Nothing can change the shape of things

Repetition emphasizing the inevitability of the unchanged course.

Nothing can change the shape of things

Reiteration, stressing the resistance to altering the trajectory of events.

Nothing can change the shape of things

Continued emphasis on the unchangeable nature of the future.

To come

Final reinforcement of the inalterable shape of things to come.

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