Songbird
Captivity's Echo: Voices Silenced, World Unheard
Lyrics
Oh no, you won't own me
Expressing resistance and determination not to be controlled or dominated by someone or something.
Snare the songbird, nightingale
Metaphorically capturing or trapping the symbol of innocence and beauty, the nightingale, suggesting a threat to purity.
They poisoned all the waters, took the wind right from my sails
Describing a situation where external influences have tainted and corrupted various aspects of life, leaving the person feeling defeated.
And a thousand plagues are coming, and I'll pray for thousands more
Anticipating and acknowledging numerous challenges and hardships, expressing a willingness to endure and pray for resilience.
Tell me little song bird, who will sing when we're no more
Pondering the fate of beauty and art in a troubled world, questioning who will carry on the tradition of expression when faced with adversity.
Stumbling through the motions
Describing a sense of confusion and instability in navigating life's challenges and difficulties.
Are we masters, Are we slaves
Raising questions about the power dynamics in society, questioning whether individuals are in control or subjugated.
Broke out from the order where the weakest were the prey
Reflecting on breaking free from a structured system where the vulnerable were preyed upon.
And we claim that we're so civilized while we whore ourselves away
Highlighting the irony of claiming civilization while engaging in self-destructive behaviors and compromises.
For the faceless gods we cater to, for the shameless life we've made
Commenting on the worship of faceless and empty ideals, leading to a life devoid of shame.
Oh no, you won't own me
Reiterating the determination not to be controlled or dominated.
Snare the songbird, nightingale
Repeating the metaphor of capturing or threatening the nightingale, emphasizing the persistence of challenges.
They poisoned all the waters, took the wind right from my sails
Reiterating the impact of external influences on purity and innocence.
And a thousand plagues are coming, and I'll pray for thousands more
Reaffirming the expectation of facing numerous challenges and expressing a commitment to endure and overcome.
Tell me little song bird, who will sing when we're no more
Repeating the question about the continuity of art and beauty in a troubled world.
Cast out of our Eden
Describing expulsion from a metaphorical paradise and the aftermath of a destructive event.
Washed out in the raid
Referencing a loss and destruction caused by captors, questioning whether even nature recognizes the wrongs committed.
If captors ruled the oceans, wouldn't mountains know their names
Reflecting on the human tendency to celebrate conquests without realizing missed opportunities.
And we praise ourselves for pillaging but we failed to seize the day
Questioning the lack of awareness and accountability for destructive actions.
Are we deaf to all this dissonance
Questioning whether society is oblivious to the disharmony and discord present in the world.
Are we blind to our charade
Questioning the collective blindness to the pretense and hypocrisy in daily life.
Oh no, you won't own me
Reiterating the determination not to be controlled or dominated.
Snare the songbird, nightingale
Repeating the metaphor of capturing or threatening the nightingale, emphasizing the persistence of challenges.
They poisoned all the waters, took the wind right from my sails
Reiterating the impact of external influences on purity and innocence.
And a thousand plagues are coming, and I'll pray for thousands more
Reaffirming the expectation of facing numerous challenges and expressing a commitment to endure and overcome.
Tell me little song bird
Repeating the question about the continuity of art and beauty in a troubled world.
Tell me little song bird
-Tell me little song bird, who will sing when we're no more
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