Looking for You
Chasing Shadows of Wealth and Revolution
Lyrics
The tables were clean where the fine foods had been
The place where luxurious meals were served is now tidy and empty.
the servants had turned all the lights off and left for the day
The staff have finished their work, turned off the lights, and left for the day.
what could I do
The speaker is faced with a situation and is considering their options.
the limousines gone with the wealth and the fame
The luxury cars have departed, taking away both riches and fame.
of the people who lived with a view from their window
Reference to people living in luxurious homes with a beautiful view that was previously unknown to the speaker.
that we never knew
The speaker was unaware of these people's lives and views.
We all know that the time for the wealthy is through
Time has passed for the wealthy, indicating a decline or change in their fortunes.
the key to the future is held by the people like you
The future is influenced by ordinary people, emphasizing their importance.
people like me - people like you
Both the speaker and the listener are among these influential ordinary people.
come on out if you're hiding in there
Encouragement for someone to come out if they're hiding, seeking connection.
I'm looking for you
The speaker actively seeks the person they're addressing.
To follow the call to a masquerade ball
Desire to join a masked ball, where identities are hidden.
where the players would never be seen with their masks off
At this ball, the participants always wear masks and conceal their true selves.
a place in the sun
An idyllic and prosperous place or situation.
a legacy there for the whole world to share
A legacy left behind, meant for the entire world to partake in.
a splendour to pamper the eyes of the rich
A grandeur that pleases the wealthy, obtained through force or power.
paid with a gun
The luxury was gained or maintained through violence or threat.
So look to the East from the ruins of the feast
Look towards the East, possibly referencing a shift in focus or perspective from a place of decadence or decline.
from the builders who built in the pay of the Roi Soleil
Builders who worked for the Roi Soleil (Sun King) might have contributed to opulent structures or systems.
say that you knew
Encouraging acknowledgment of a historical event or knowledge.
that the cause of Danton was not truly won
Suggesting that the ideals of a revolutionary figure like Danton weren't completely achieved.
that the hearts of the people cried out for an empire and who?
People desired a new empire, possibly indicating a longing for a powerful leader.
Napoleon.
Mention of Napoleon, possibly alluding to a figure who emerged in response to the desires of the people for a new empire or leader.
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