Hangmen
Unveiling the Silent Rebellion: Hangmen's Lies and the Quest for Peace
Lyrics
Ever since I can remember, there's always someone staring at me with their buckshot eye
Reflecting on a history of feeling observed or judged by others with a critical gaze.
It's unnerving, because I've noticed that I'm not the only one
Expressing discomfort in realizing that others share the experience of being scrutinized.
And yet, we lay still, unable to speak out in our shame
Acknowledging a collective silence and inability to confront the judgment or shame.
Quit your judgment for a moment
Encouraging a pause in judgment, urging understanding before condemnation.
Our circumstances are the same, though we act upon them in different ways
Noting similarities in circumstances while emphasizing diverse reactions to them.
Go right, go left, run off and feed the hangmen
Encouraging actions that inadvertently contribute to societal condemnation or punishment.
Their wish is your command
Highlighting the influence and control wielded by those who pass judgment.
You've slain your brethren where you stand
Conveying the consequences of harming or betraying one's own community.
If you claim you stand for peace, then make it so regardless of belief
Calling for the commitment to peace irrespective of differing beliefs.
Cause nothing's as it seems
Expressing skepticism about the apparent reality, suggesting things are not what they seem.
Stained with the blood of the innocent
Referring to the impact of violence on innocent lives, possibly metaphorical.
Fake, another guilty hypocrite
Labeling others as hypocrites who pretend to be innocent but are guilty.
Within our souls we all know wrong from right
Affirming the inherent knowledge of right and wrong within everyone's souls.
But still I've failed to embody my being through all that is unseen
Admitting personal failure in embodying one's true self beyond superficial appearances.
If I claim to stand for peace, I'll have to let it go regardless of belief
Reiterating the commitment to peace, emphasizing the need to release preconceived beliefs.
Cause nothing's as it seems
Repeating skepticism about the true nature of reality.
You think it's over, the constant unrest perpetrated through the hangmen's lies
Challenging the belief that unrest is over, suggesting it's ongoing due to deceit.
What if I told you it's just beginning?
Hinting at the idea that the problems are just beginning, prompting reflection.
You'll be left to wonder why
Anticipating confusion and questioning in the face of unfolding events.
Meanwhile, we all lay still
Describing a passive state of acceptance or resignation among individuals.
Just content enough to stay in our cage
Commenting on the collective willingness to remain confined or restrained.
Fear of judgment holds me hostage
Expressing fear of judgment as a barrier to personal freedom.
I've been adhering to their ways
Admitting conformity to societal norms and values.
Go right, go left, run off and feed the hangmen
Reiterating the inadvertent contribution to societal condemnation.
Their wish is your command
Reaffirming the control wielded by those passing judgment.
Because we let You, because we let ourselves down
Exploring the reasons behind submitting to judgment and letting oneself down.
And though we know inside what's wrong from right
Recognizing internal awareness of right and wrong despite external actions.
We still give the inch that turns to miles
Acknowledging the incremental compromises that lead to significant consequences.
Standing beneath a beam that blocks the sky
Symbolizing the oppressive presence that obstructs progress or enlightenment.
May we unite in cause before all is lost
Urging unity for a common cause before irreversible consequences occur.
Before the hangmen hang us all
Highlighting the impending threat of societal judgment and punishment.
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