My Wall
Unveiling Society's Shadows: "My Wall" by Ten Foot Pole
Lyrics
A middle-class mom crouches on the hill
A middle-class mom observes from a distance on the hill.
Eyes behind binoculars she sits so still
She watches intently with binoculars, remaining still.
Spots a boy going under the freeway
She notices a boy passing beneath the freeway.
Whispers in her radio going for the kill
She communicates discreetly through a radio, indicating a lethal intention.
Open your eyes! You're fighting kids
An appeal to open one's eyes to the fact that the opposition consists of young individuals.
Who only want to make their mark
These youths simply seek recognition or acknowledgment.
Everything else you took away
Everything else has been taken away, leaving them in ignorance.
You left them in the dark
They are left in the dark, uninformed and disadvantaged.
Open your eyes!
A repetition urging awareness and understanding.
Your war is not about beauty
The conflict is not centered on aesthetics but on fundamental rights and freedom of choice.
It's about rights and choice
It emphasizes that the battle is about principles, not superficial beauty.
Speech isn't free
Free speech is not truly free; it's a privilege for those who can afford it.
It is only for those who can afford
Expression is limited to those with the financial means to speak up.
To raise their voice
Speaking out requires resources, and not everyone can afford to do so.
Say it is pollution
The powerful dismiss the issue as mere pollution.
They say it is a sin
Others view it as a moral or ethical transgression.
Mobilize their force to
They mobilize their forces to suppress the perceived threat.
Stop the demon within
An effort to halt the perceived demonic influence within the movement.
They say it is not a battle
The opposition claims it's not just a battle but a full-scale war.
It is a full scale war
Actively recruiting volunteers to join the cause like never before.
Recruiting volunteers
Emphasizing the seriousness of the conflict.
Like never before
A call to action, seeking support from individuals.
Say it is so ugly
Declaring the opposition as ugly or undesirable.
They say it is an eyesore
Labeling it as an eyesore, suggesting it's visually displeasing.
But remember
A reminder that those criticizing are the ones responsible for constructing department stores.
They're the ones who build department stores
They contribute to urban development but criticize the perceived ugliness.
Put ads on the windows
Inserting advertisements on the windows of their creations.
Asphalt where the grass used to grow
Covering natural spaces with asphalt where grass used to grow.
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