Up the Wolves
Embracing Redemption: When Ghosts Linger and Forgiveness Awaits
Lyrics
There's bound to be a ghost at the back of your closet
Anticipation of haunting memories or unresolved issues hidden away.
No matter where you live
Suggesting that no place is exempt from personal ghosts or baggage.
There'll always be a few things, maybe several things
Acknowledging persistent difficulties or grudges in life.
That you're gonna find really difficult to forgive
Reference to challenging forgiveness for certain events or actions.
There's going to come a day when you feel better
Hope for a future day of emotional improvement and liberation.
You'll rise up free and easy on that day
Envisioning a day of personal freedom and relief.
And float from branch to branch,
Imagery of floating freely and effortlessly.
Lighter than the air
Feeling weightless and unburdened.
Just when that day is coming
Uncertain about the timing of this transformative day.
Who can say,
Highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the awaited positive change.
Who can say?
-Our mother has been absent
Noting the absence or emotional distance of a maternal figure.
Ever since we founded Rome
A historical reference to the founding of Rome, possibly symbolizing personal origins.
But there's gonna be a party when the wolf comes home
Expectation of celebration or joy upon the return of a symbolic "wolf."
We're gonna commandeer the local airwaves
Planning to take control of communication channels to share experiences.
To tell the neighbors what's been goin' on
Informing neighbors about events and situations.
And they will shake their heads
Anticipating disapproval or disbelief from others.
And wag their bony fingers
Expecting criticism or judgment from the community.
In all the wrong directions,
-And by daybreak we'll be gone
Planning to leave before facing consequences or negative reactions.
I'm going to get myself in fighting trim
Committing to self-improvement and readiness for challenges.
Scope out every angle of unfair advantage
Vigilance and preparation for any possible advantage in life.
I'm gonna bribe the officials,
Expressing a willingness to manipulate or influence authorities.
I'm gonna kill all the judges
Extreme measures to eliminate judgment or obstacles.
It's gonna take you people years
Expectation that the aftermath will have lasting effects on others.
To recover from all of the damage
Recognition of the long-lasting impact of one's actions.
Our mother has been absent
Reiteration of the absent maternal figure and its emotional impact.
Ever since we founded Rome
A callback to the historical reference, reinforcing a sense of origin.
But there's gonna be a party when the wolf comes home
Reiteration of the anticipated celebration upon the return of the symbolic "wolf."
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