Apocalypse Then
Apocalypse Then: Unveiling Societal Chaos Through Melodic Narratives
Lyrics
"And so it came to pass that a flag
Introduction of a significant event marked by a flag.
Flew in every window and
Flags are displayed in every window, suggesting a pervasive influence.
Widows handed poppies
Widows distribute poppies, possibly symbolizing mourning or remembrance.
Out in the square and squares were bashed
Squares (people or places) are affected, and authority figures act forcefully.
And majors barked and marching music laughed
Military figures exert control, and martial music adds a sense of authority.
From the airwaves the waves
Airwaves dictate control and rule.
Were there to rule
The ruling waves reinforce dominance.
Again we had the ambition we had
Ambition and ammunition are available for a mission in the name of God or democracy.
The ammunition a mission in the name of
A commitment to a mission in the name of a cause.
God in the name of "democracy", demo-crazy
Commentary on the ironic nature of "demo-crazy" in the name of democracy.
Die down! Lie down! You forfeited
A call to submissiveness, suggesting loss of the right to survive.
Your right to survive
An emphasis on surrendering the right to survive.
I clutched at your sleeve and
A personal connection, possibly with a plea for empathy or understanding.
We danced in the
Shared experience of dancing in the fire.
Fire just a pair of spastic swingers on
Visual description of the dance in a chaotic environment.
A melting plastic floor but
The environment is unstable, and the relationship is precarious.
You crumbled in my
The partner starts crumbling or breaking down.
Hands as I fumbled in your blouse
Physical contact becomes challenging and uncomfortable.
Slipping through my fingers to my feet it
Sensory description of the partner's disintegration.
Felt like mustard - hot like custard
Simile describing the sensation as hot and intense.
And in the dust that was once an arm
Reference to a krazy person writing a psalm in the dust.
A kra-zee wrote the
Description of the environment as dust, suggesting destruction.
13th Psalm the final gesture he
The krazy person's final act with calm precision.
Did it with calm precision
The act is detailed with careful attention to each detail.
He dotted every eye a lullaby for
Visual imagery of a lullaby for lovers on the last day.
Lovers on the last day
A poignant moment of farewell.
Paying last respects with cups
Ceremony involving poison cups for last respects.
Of poison pointed
Passive acceptance of a bloody sky, indicating violence.
Passive at the blood sky lying lifeless
Lifelessness at doors and chaos in shelters.
At their doors clawing craters in the
Destruction in various places, including lift shafts.
Shelters helter-skelter in the lift shafts
Desperation and violence in confined spaces.
Blasting brains out in the dark lIE DOWN!
A call to lie down, emphasizing the crime and chaos.
Lie down! "crime is crime is crime"
Repetition of the call to lie down, echoing authority figures.
(Thatcher's voice)
Thatcher's voice introducing the idea that "crime is crime is crime."
A dog defaced a baby knawed a rattle
Animalistic behavior causing harm to the vulnerable.
Smashed a pram he was yelping wildly in
The dog's wild behavior in an empty or indifferent space.
A vacuum no-one really gave a damn
Apathy towards the chaos, focusing on self-interest.
They were thinking only of themselves yes
Selfishness prevailing, ignoring the suffering of others.
They searched for a
The search for release or escape from the chaos.
Release they hid in cupboards, under
Hiding in fear, seeking refuge in various places.
Tables they cabled Jesus, called the police
Attempts to seek help or safety from religious and authoritative figures.
And the radio screams out
The radio propagates a distorted sense of victory.
"We're winning!" And about how
False information about minimal losses in the conflict.
The loss was minimal
Glorification of sacrifices and their perpetuation in memorials.
And how the gallant sacrifice will live
The belief in the enduring legacy of sacrifices.
On in memorials, and how we'll respect again
A call for renewed respect, despite the chaotic situation.
We're no playground
A rejection of the idea of the world as a playground.
Anymore you cannot keep this
A declaration that the country cannot be suppressed for long.
Country down for long
Asserting resilience and triumph in numerous wars.
Because we win so many fucking wars
A defiant expression of victory in wars.
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