Nation's On Fire
Nation's On Fire: A Call for Change
Lyrics
The nation's on fire
The state of the nation is in turmoil and chaos.
It's a burning down sinking ship
The situation is dire and collapsing rapidly, comparable to a sinking ship engulfed in flames.
The streets are on fire
There is widespread unrest and protest in the streets.
We've got a vacuum of leadership
There's a lack of effective guidance or direction from those in power.
The people mobilized
The populace is taking action, refusing to be passive observers.
They can't stand by and witness it
The people cannot tolerate standing idly by and witnessing the chaos.
The nation's on fire
Reiteration of the nation's chaotic state.
Whatcha gonna do bout it
What actions will be taken to address the crisis?
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Expressing a sense of urgency and distress audibly.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
-Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
-We've reached a critical mass
There's a critical point of societal tension or unrest.
Authoritarianism
Mentioning the presence of authoritarianism.
A trumped up piece of shit
Referring to a deceitful or fraudulent figure, likely in power.
Racial inequality
Highlighting the prevalent issue of racial inequality.
The powder keg has been lit
A highly volatile situation has erupted.
Tear gas and bullets
Attempts to suppress the chaos using force are failing.
Can't begin to silence it
The unrest cannot be quelled easily.
The nation's on fire
Reaffirmation of the nation's tumultuous state.
Whatcha gonna do about it
Questioning what steps will be taken to address the chaos.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Reiterating a sense of urgency and distress audibly.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
-Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
-We've reached a critical mass
Restating the critical societal tipping point.
I don't care what race those 4 cops were
Personal opinion about the insignificance of the race of the implicated police officers in a specific incident.
They are still murderers
Denouncing the involved police officers as murderers regardless of their race.
It is another scenario where the police pre-judiciously murdered an unarmed black man
Describing a case where law enforcement unjustly killed an unarmed black man.
From my perspective, their background is inconsequential
Stating that the background of the officers is unimportant compared to the systemic issue of police violence against black people.
What is consequential is that: statistically black people are more likely to incarcerated And killed by the police than any other group
Highlighting statistical disparities in police treatment based on race.
That is the systemic issue that has been brought to national attention by this particular Tragedy
Indicating that a specific tragedy has brought national attention to systemic racial issues.
Rest In Peace George Floyd
Paying respects to individuals who have become symbols of police brutality victims.
Your name will not be forgotten
-Rest In Peace Ahmaud Arbery
-Your name will not be forgotten
-Rest In Peace Breonna Taylor
-Your name will not be forgotten
-Rest In Peace Eric Garner
-And every other soul who's been slain by the police
-Your tragedies will not been forgotten
Assuring that the memory of victims won't fade away.
It's time for a change
Repeatedly calling for immediate and necessary change.
It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
-It's time for a change
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