Golden Cattle
Unveiling the Enigmatic Tapestry: Golden Cattle's Soulful Journey
Lyrics
As the blind walk the blind
Metaphorical reference to people lacking insight, following others without clear direction.
Through the blackness of freedom
Navigating the darkness of freedom, suggesting challenges in the pursuit of true freedom.
Who writes the songs
Raising questions about the origin and influence of the songs that shape collective experiences.
That we all will be singin'
Reflecting on the universal nature of songs and the shared human experience of singing them.
Who writes the books
Raising questions about the authors and content of influential books.
When I lay my head down open
Describing vulnerability or openness when laying down to rest.
Swore to swear myself
Committing to self-expression and confrontation, possibly in the face of challenges.
Into your face
Expressing a willingness to confront or be truthful with someone directly.
As the blind walk the blind
Repetition of line 1, emphasizing the theme of people following without clear vision.
At the border-less highway
Navigating a borderless path, suggesting a lack of clear boundaries or guidance.
Who holds the chains?
Pondering who holds control or power, possibly in the context of societal structures.
Who bears the load?
Questioning who bears the burdens or responsibilities in a given situation.
Don't you be fooled
Warning against deception, particularly regarding a wounded or downtrodden spirit.
If my spirit's hung and broken
Suggesting resilience and continuation into the next life despite challenges.
Stroll in the next life
Strolling into the next phase of life with the promise of new opportunities.
Our fortunes are opened
Symbolizing the unveiling or revelation of fortunes or possibilities.
And we're not to reach
Highlighting an unreachable goal or destination.
If the sermon I have written
Referencing a written sermon that may serve as a guide or moral lesson.
Stand on some sofas
Depicting an unconventional setting for the sermon, suggesting unpredictability.
Bear with our hands
Suggesting a collective effort, possibly using hands to bear or support something.
And those who reach well
Highlighting those who succeed or excel but may be exploited by industry.
Will be farmed by some industry
Indicating a form of exploitation by an industry that takes advantage of success.
It herds the golden cattle
Metaphorically describing people as golden cattle, possibly symbolizing wealth or success.
Before insecure eyes
Suggesting a vulnerability or insecurity in those who possess success or wealth.
As the blind walk the blind
Repetition of line 1, emphasizing the continued theme of blind followers.
Through the blackness of freedom
Repetition of line 2, reinforcing the challenges in navigating freedom.
Who writes the songs
Reiteration of the questioning of the origin and impact of influential songs.
That we all will be singin'
Reiteration of the universal nature of songs and the collective act of singing.
Who writes the books
Repetition of line 6, reiterating questions about influential books and their authors.
When I lay my head down open
Repetition of line 7, emphasizing the vulnerability or openness when resting.
Swore to swear myself
Reiteration of the commitment to self-expression and confrontation.
Into your face
Reiteration of the willingness to confront or be truthful directly.
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