Lyrics
Well everybody I know
Introduction of the theme of mortality and vulnerability, highlighting the universality of facing mortality.
Has one good chance to die
Emphasizes the inevitability of death, suggesting that everyone has a singular opportunity to face mortality.
To be swallowed whole by the big blue empty sky
Metaphorical imagery of being consumed by the vast and empty sky, portraying the insignificance of an individual.
Feel the heavens stare
Describes the heavens observing with a detached and indifferent gaze.
With a cold hard look in it's eyes
Depicts a cold and stern expression in the eyes of the heavens.
To hear the sound of something awful on the rise
Introduces an ominous anticipation of something dreadful on the horizon.
So pray for safe passage through the night
Encourages a plea for protection and guidance during challenging times, particularly through the night.
You'll be humbled by sounds of daylight
Suggests that the experiences of daylight can be humbling.
And this is an endless search
Introduces the idea of an ongoing and possibly futile quest or exploration.
To find how much is enough
Expresses the difficulty in determining the threshold of satisfaction or contentment in life.
This could be so much worse
Acknowledges that the current situation, though challenging, has the potential to be even more severe.
But we sold our souls for gold
Highlights a metaphorical exchange of moral values for material gain or wealth.
You know that nobody in this room
Points out a lack of empathy or interest in others' emotional vulnerability.
Wants to hear you cry
Reiterates the avoidance of emotional expression or vulnerability within the depicted group.
And if nobody goes for help
Warns of potential consequences when no one extends help or support in times of need.
Baby you're gonna die
Emphasizes the seriousness of the consequences, using the fear of imminent death as a stark example.
It came and went so fast
Reflects on the fleeting nature of significant events or opportunities.
You'd almost thought you'd missed
Implies that the speed of events can create a sense of confusion or disorientation.
A chance to shake your head and say
Suggests a missed opportunity for reflection or realization.
How did it come to this
Expresses bewilderment about the current undesirable situation.
Pray for safe passage through the night
Reiterates the plea for protection and guidance during challenging nighttime experiences.
You'll be humbled by the sounds of daylight
Reinforces the idea that experiences in the light of day can be humbling.
And this is an endless search
Reiterates the ongoing and possibly futile search or exploration.
To find how much is enough
Repeats the challenge of determining the threshold of satisfaction or contentment.
This could be so much worse
Restates the acknowledgment that the current situation could be more severe.
But we sold our souls for gold
Reiterates the metaphorical exchange of moral values for material gain or wealth.
We sold our souls
Emphasizes the repetition of the detrimental exchange.
We sold our souls
Underlines the pervasiveness and collective nature of the moral compromise.
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