Proclamation Time
Proclamation Time: Unveiling Society's Fiery Trials
Lyrics
There’s a fire in the streets
There is unrest or turmoil in the streets.
And if you can’t take the heat
If you cannot handle the challenges, difficulties, or pressure.
We could drop you in the river
Suggesting a harsh consequence, possibly drowning as a metaphor for facing severe consequences.
We could drop you in the river
Repetition emphasizes the severity of the consequence mentioned in line 3.
And when we put you in that box
Putting someone in a coffin (box) after some adverse event.
We’ll fill it up with dirt and rocks
The burial process, indicating a definitive and harsh outcome.
There’ll be no pardons here at all
No forgiveness or leniency will be granted.
There’ll be no pardons here at all
Reiteration of the absence of pardons, reinforcing the severity.
Today’s a borrowed bride
Suggesting a significant event or moment, possibly a metaphorical wedding.
Cops of the world sleep deep tonight
Law enforcement or those in power are not vigilant or alert.
Tomorrow there’s a trial coming down
Anticipation of a legal proceeding or judgment in the near future.
Tomorrow there’s a trial coming down
Repetition emphasizing the impending trial and its importance.
Let’s hear you tell it to the judge
Addressing the need to present one's case before a judge or authority figure.
And through these gates you’ll trudge
Describing the process of reluctantly moving forward, possibly in a legal context.
With no secrets left to weigh us down
Freedom from hidden truths or burdensome secrets.
With no secrets left to weigh us down
Emphasizing the liberation from the weight of undisclosed information.
It’s proclamation time
A significant moment for making formal announcements or declarations.
A perilous time
Indicating a dangerous or risky period.
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