Lyrics
Do you ever stop and think
Reflecting on introspection and contemplation.
Why your life is over when it never quite began
Questioning the sense of fulfillment in life.
Do you ever really know?
Exploring the uncertainty of understanding life.
With hope or ideology you'll never walk alone
Suggesting that companionship or beliefs provide solace.
Resurrect the tribal wars now
Alluding to historical conflicts and their resurgence.
Like the years of lead before now
Comparing current times to a period of political turmoil.
Can the left win back the poor now?
Questioning the political left's ability to address poverty.
If it's so easy then these crocodile tears would all be gone and although,
Expressing skepticism about the sincerity of emotions.
In the end you've got yourself to blame
Taking responsibility for one's actions and outcomes.
And maybe Richie Edwards reappears tomorrow,
Mentioning Richie Edwards, a symbolic figure, and his potential return.
In some Cardiff bar like nothing's changed
Imagining a return to normalcy despite apparent changes.
Could you ever take control?
Questioning the ability to influence or guide one's life.
Burn your bridges to the past and let the future go
Encouraging detachment from the past for a better future.
Could you ever really know?
Reiterating the theme of uncertainty in understanding life.
Hope was all they wanted and it's worse than before
Highlighting the disappointment when hope is unfulfilled.
Resurrect the tribal wars now
Revisiting the concept of historical conflicts.
Like the years of lead before now
Drawing parallels between current times and historical unrest.
Can the Left win back the poor now?
Raising doubts about the political left's effectiveness in addressing poverty.
If it's so easy then these crocodile tears would all be gone and although
Expressing doubt about the authenticity of emotional displays.
In the end you've got yourself to blame
Reiterating personal responsibility for outcomes.
Maybe there'll be tears but there'll be no more sorrow
Suggesting a hopeful future with minimal sorrow.
In the end you're all that you can change.
Empowering the individual to instigate change.
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