The Also Rans
Voices of Rebellion: The Also Rans Unveiled
Lyrics
The curtains torn and tattered, walls are stained and stench remains
The physical environment is in disrepair and carries the remnants of a difficult past.
The light is fractured and creeping in through window pane
The illumination is fragmented, symbolizing a broken or troubled atmosphere.
Where we once stood oh so proud, we’re now tumbling down
A once proud position or status has deteriorated, leading to a downfall.
And for now we’ve a home just by name
The concept of "home" is retained in name only, lacking true substance.
A line that weaves of bodies camping out to voice their say
A portrayal of a unified movement expressing dissent and determination.
To show these pillars, that death be damned and come what may
A defiance against powerful entities, regardless of potential consequences.
That we must stand and be counted or heads will be mounted
Emphasizing the importance of standing up for one's beliefs to avoid disgrace.
And we’ll call you out for your shame
A warning that actions causing shame will be called out and confronted.
We aren’t just numbers who also ran
Rejecting the notion of being mere statistics or failures in a larger context.
Don’t ask forgiveness we shout and demand
An assertion to demand acknowledgment without seeking forgiveness.
For generations our voices span
Highlighting the enduring presence of their voices across generations.
Our lives our own and together we stand
An affirmation of individual lives and collective unity.
The dust and sweat they reach through hurt and through unending strain
Physical and emotional hardships endured through persistent effort.
A wind-swept land it spread across a sparce and open plain
Describing a challenging and expansive landscape with diminishing returns.
But while our crops start to dwindle they continue to swindle
An accusation of deceit and exploitation affecting their collective destiny.
While our future it circles the drain
An acknowledgment of a bleak future spiraling downward.
Our collars pressed and starched to take part in the big machine
Conforming to societal expectations while being engulfed by a larger system.
Our leathers polished with a spit shine, make em nice and clean
The superficial presentation of compliance contrasts with the underlying struggle.
But it’s our necks that they’re chokin’, not us that have broken
An awareness that the system suppresses their voices, not their will.
The system it muffles our screams
The oppressive nature of the system stifling their expressions and protests.
We aren’t just numbers who also ran
Reiteration of the refusal to be reduced to mere statistics or failures.
Don’t ask forgiveness we shout and demand
An insistence on demanding recognition without seeking absolution.
For generations our voices span
Continued emphasis on the enduring impact of their voices through time.
Our lives our own and together we stand
Reaffirmation of individuality and unity as they face challenges together.
We aren’t just numbers who also ran
Restating the rejection of being reduced to mere statistics or failures.
Don’t ask forgiveness we shout and demand
Emphasizing the demand for recognition without seeking forgiveness.
For generations our voices span
Reiteration of the enduring presence of their voices across generations.
Our lives our own and together we stand
Continued affirmation of individual lives and collective unity.
We stand
A declaration of standing united despite challenges.
We aren’t just numbers who also ran
Reaffirming the rejection of being reduced to mere statistics or failures.
Don’t ask forgiveness we shout and demand
Insisting on demanding acknowledgment without seeking forgiveness.
For generations our voices span
Emphasizing the enduring impact of their voices through generations.
Our lives our own and together we stand
Reasserting individuality and collective unity as they face challenges.
We aren’t just also rans
Final confirmation that they are not just failures or statistics.
We aren’t just also rans
Concluding repetition that they are not merely also-rans.
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