The Lockdown
Rising Voices Against Lockdown: A Youth Anthem
Lyrics
Wake up past seven on a Monday
Waking up past seven on a Monday, indicating the start of a typical school/work day.
Out the door and it feels like a long way
Leaving home and feeling like the destination is far away, possibly reflecting a sense of distance or difficulty.
Down the block to the bus stop late for school
Hurrying to catch the bus for school but being late.
Say hello to the cop in the hallway
Greeting a police officer, suggesting a school environment with security presence.
Take a seat in class, press replay
Sitting in class and feeling like the routine repeats itself.
Nine o’ clock there’s a drill, it’s what we do
Experiencing a drill or exercise at nine o'clock, likely related to safety or emergency preparedness.
And the kids say no
Students expressing opposition or disagreement.
The lockdown’s gotta go
Desire for the lockdown situation to end.
All defense and no control
Feeling there's too much emphasis on defense and not enough control.
Ya that’s not what we need
Expressing that the current situation is inadequate or undesirable.
Sit tight now low in a safe zone
Remaining low and safe during the lockdown.
Stay clear of the door and the windows
Advising to stay away from vulnerable areas like doors and windows.
Feet up in the stall don’t touch the ground
Keeping feet up in a stall, indicating a safety precaution.
Don’t talk, keep calm, never let go
Encouraging silence and maintaining calmness during the lockdown.
Keep a lid on the noise from your cell phone
Urging to keep cell phone noise minimal to avoid detection.
Just watch the clock till the all-clear sounds
Watching the clock for the signal indicating the end of the lockdown.
And the kids say no
Reiteration of students' resistance to the lockdown situation.
The lockdown’s gotta go
Desire for the lockdown to be lifted or ended.
All defense and no control
Feeling that there's an excess of defensive measures without adequate control.
Ya that’s not what we need
Reasserting that the current situation is not what is required or desired.
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