Black Zone
The Black Zone: Struggle Against Controlled Borders
Lyrics
They ripped up all the grass and
Refers to the destruction of natural elements, possibly symbolizing environmental damage.
They cut down all the trees, built a
Describes further environmental destruction, highlighting the construction of something in place of trees.
Fence - little sign says 'Keep away
Introduces a fence with a sign indicating restricted access, reflecting control and isolation.
If you please' And it was
Suggests resistance or objection to the imposed changes, despite difficulties.
Difficult to argue with the trenches and
Portrays additional challenges presented by trenches and guns.
The guns 50, 000 volts, the
Highlights a high voltage threat, emphasizing danger with 50,000 volts.
Wires buzzing - touch it and you're DOA
Emphasizes the lethal consequences of touching the electrified wires.
(dc) Deceased! Your
Abbreviation "dc" implies electrical death, humorously stating one's demise as "Deceased!"
Secret's safe with us the trucks roll
Suggests secrecy and complicity, indicating the involvement of others.
In at midnight - skull and
Describes the arrival of trucks at midnight, possibly indicating covert or sinister activities.
Crossbones on the headlights
Symbolizes danger with skull and crossbones on the headlights of the trucks.
They carry poison, carry fission for
Refers to the transportation of poison and fission material, indicating potential harm.
The Black Zone hear the test tubes
Mentions the "Black Zone" and alludes to experiments or dangerous activities happening there.
Bubble with disease for enemies
Depicts test tubes bubbling with disease, possibly indicating biological experiments.
(I hope there's not a breeze) And
Expresses concern about airborne diseases, hoping for calm conditions ("not a breeze").
The villigers line up outside with
Describes villagers protesting with placards and singing, emphasizing a sense of community resistance.
Placards, sing 'Abide with me' the guards
Illustrates the guards' indifference or mockery in response to the villagers' protests.
Just laugh - smoke rises
Describes smoke rising in the distance, possibly from the activities in the Black Zone.
In the distance because the Black Zone's
States the permanence of the Black Zone's presence and its purpose to protect, regardless of consequences.
Here to stay and it's here to protect us
Reiterates the assertion that the Black Zone is here to stay and serves as a protective force.
'til that black and bitter day when test tube
Anticipates a grim future ("black and bitter day") when a catastrophic event may occur from the Black Zone.
Spills and blows us all away
Suggests the potential catastrophic outcome, envisioning a scenario where everyone is affected by a spill or explosion.
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