Lyrics
He moves the world with his right hand
Symbolizes a powerful individual who has a significant impact on the world.
He rides his horse to a far land
Depicts the person's journey or quest, perhaps seeking something in a distant place.
He rules his flock with a sharp knife
Highlights the leader's control over a group, using a sharp knife metaphorically.
And fills their hearts but they don't mind
Suggests the leader instills passion in the followers, even though they may not fully realize it.
They don't see what they've forgotten
Emphasizes the followers' ignorance or forgetfulness of something important.
They don't know it anymore
Reiterates the lack of awareness among the followers about a significant aspect of their lives.
They can't hear the sound of silence
Describes a state of obliviousness or ignorance, represented by the "sound of silence."
They're just laying on the floor
Depicts a passive and indifferent attitude, as individuals lay on the floor, possibly resigned.
It's a song we sing for later
Introduces the concept of a song meant for the future, suggesting deferred realization or understanding.
When the soldiers have all gone home
Implies a time when conflict or strife has ended, and soldiers have returned home.
And all your children can stop their begging
Suggests a future without desperation or pleading, particularly from children.
No more reason to flee and roam
Envisions a world where there's no need to escape or wander aimlessly.
It's a song we sing for freedom
Indicates the song as an anthem for freedom, expressing a desire for liberation.
For when the tanks have all run dry
Projects a time when military force or aggression has ceased, and tanks are no longer a threat.
No one hiding in your basement
Envisions a secure future where hiding is unnecessary, especially in basements.
No more airplanes in the sky
Implies a world without the constant presence of airplanes overhead.
He plays the game with a loose hand
Describes the leader as someone who plays the game casually, bending rules for personal advantage.
And bends the rules so that he can
Further emphasizes the leader's willingness to manipulate rules to achieve objectives.
He fills the air with a white screen
Introduces a metaphorical "white screen" filling the air, possibly representing propaganda or misinformation.
You turn your head so you don't see
Depicts individuals turning away from unpleasant truths, choosing ignorance.
They don't see what they've forgotten
Reiterates the theme of forgetfulness or neglect among the followers.
The don't know it anymore
Continues the narrative of collective ignorance and loss of awareness.
They can't hear the sound of silence
Repeats the idea of a silent, oblivious state among the followers.
They're just laying on the floor
Reinforces the image of individuals lying on the floor, possibly symbolizing resignation or defeat.
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