The World Burns
Standing Alone Amidst a Burning World
Lyrics
Getting knocked down, getting right up
Emphasizing resilience and determination to overcome challenges by getting back up after being knocked down.
Wanna piece of the action, wanna fill your cup
Desire for excitement and fulfillment, expressed through the metaphor of wanting to fill one's cup with experiences.
One for the money, and a no for the show
Contrast between pursuing monetary gain ("One for the money") and avoiding unnecessary attention or showiness ("a no for the show").
You're trying so hard, but you're never gonna get some
Frustration and the realization that despite intense effort, success may be elusive.
That's what you get for being pushed around
Consequences of being passive or submissive, facing the result of being pushed around by others.
That's how you feel when your whole world turns upside down
Feelings of disorientation and chaos when one's world undergoes a drastic and unexpected transformation.
Heartbreaker
Description of a person who has a negative impact on others, potentially in relationships.
Soul shaker
Someone who deeply affects others at a spiritual or emotional level.
The world burns, you stand alone
Isolation and standing alone amidst a world that is figuratively burning or experiencing chaos.
Earthquaker
A force or event that shakes the very foundation of one's existence, possibly referring to a seismic life event.
Soul shaker
Reiteration of the impactful soul-shaking experience, followed by a positive affirmation ("Alright").
Alright
An expression of agreement or acceptance, reinforcing the preceding statements.
Yeah
An exclamation, possibly indicating agreement, enthusiasm, or acknowledgement.
You rub them feet and you burn that meat
An image of self-care and resilience, rubbing feet and enduring hardships (burning meat) in the pursuit of doing things right.
Trying to do things right, always taking the heat
The challenge of always facing criticism or adversity while striving to do what is morally right.
You beg and cry and walk that mile
A metaphorical journey of pleading, crying, and enduring hardships, suggesting a relentless pursuit despite obstacles.
You're trying too hard, but you're never gonna get some
Reiteration of the theme that despite sincere efforts, success may remain elusive.
That's what you get for being pushed around
Reiterating the consequences of passivity and being a victim of mistreatment or manipulation.
That's how you feel when your whole world turns upside down
Continuation of the theme of disorientation and upheaval in the face of life's challenges.
Heartbreaker
Recurrence of the description of a person with a negative impact on others, particularly in matters of the heart.
Soul shaker
Reiteration of the profound emotional or spiritual impact on others.
The world burns, you stand alone
Reaffirmation of isolation and standing alone in a world undergoing turmoil or crisis.
Earthquaker
Repetition of the concept of a seismic life event that shakes one's core existence.
Soul shaker
Positive affirmation following the description of a soul-shaking experience ("Alright").
Alright
Reiteration of the emotional and spiritual impact on others, particularly in matters of the heart.
Heartbreaker
Continuation of the portrayal of a person with a negative impact on others.
Soul shaker
Reiteration of the deep emotional or spiritual impact on others.
The world burns, you stand alone
Reaffirmation of isolation and standing alone amidst a world in turmoil or crisis.
Earthquaker
Repetition of the concept of a seismic life event that shakes one's core existence.
Soul shaker
Positive affirmation following the description of a soul-shaking experience ("Alright").
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