Masquerade
Unmasking the City's Secrets: A Masquerade of Life and Liberation
Lyrics
It's a masquerade
Describing the situation as a masquerade, an event or situation where things are not as they seem, often involving deception or disguise.
With all the troops out on parade
Referring to a gathering or display, possibly indicating a show or demonstration.
Up till now we've saved
Implying that until this point, certain opportunities or possibilities have been preserved or kept intact.
Every woulda, coulda, shoulda
Highlighting regrets or missed chances that have accumulated over time.
That could've ever been made
Emphasizing the magnitude of missed opportunities or regrets.
Riding tall on a ten foot bicycle
Metaphorically riding high on a bicycle, possibly suggesting a sense of accomplishment or confidence.
Feeling small when I passed by city hall
Feeling diminished or insignificant while passing an important government building.
I caught a glimpse of the night mayor dressed in black
Observing a figure (night mayor) in authority attire, possibly hinting at the concealed or deceptive nature of power.
Taking nips from a flask filed with cognac
Noticing the night mayor drinking from a flask containing cognac, implying hidden indulgence or escapism.
With the memory of R.C.N speckled in trash
Reference to a memory (R.C.N) tainted or mixed with discarded items.
I made a mad-hatter dash for the Frenchman stash
Expressing a hurried movement towards a stash owned by someone (Frenchman), possibly seeking refuge or comfort.
I hope a couple grams will last
Hopeful that a limited supply (grams) of something will endure.
Because there's four lungs puffin' mama you can do the math
Indicating the use of substances (smoking) by multiple individuals, suggesting a calculated consumption.
It's a masquerade
Repetition of the earlier verses, emphasizing the theme of missed opportunities and the deceptive nature of the situation.
With all the troops out on parade
-Up till now we've saved
-Every woulda, coulda, shoulda
-That could've ever been made
-Look at us now
A shift in focus, acknowledging the present situation and its possibilities.
Riding on the rooftops letting it out
Metaphorically being on top of things, feeling liberated, and expressing oneself freely.
You could have the same
Suggesting equality or shared experiences.
We could be as one
Proposing unity or solidarity, advocating for finding solutions together.
We could find a solution in the sun
Optimism about finding resolutions or improvements in positivity or enlightenment.
Now I'm breathing into you
Reflection on personal connection and the struggle against manipulative forces (politicians) impacting lives negatively.
And I don't even know your name
-If my breath's enough to save your life
-Why won't it stop all these games?
-Politicians playing with all of our minds
-Wrecking all of our lives
-They're like blind surgeons in the dark
Comparing politicians to blind surgeons, highlighting their destructive impact disguised as authority figures.
Their blue pens are scalpels in disguise
-It's a masquerade
Reiteration of the masquerade theme, emphasizing missed opportunities and deceptive forces.
Insecurity guard, there's a force at the border
-That won't be let on
-It's a masquerade
-With all the troops out on parade
-Up till now we've saved
-Every woulda, coulda, shoulda
-That could've ever been made
-Look at us now
Reiteration of the idea of shared experiences and the potential for unity in finding solutions.
Riding on the rooftops letting it out
-You could have the same
-We could be as one
-We could find a solution in the sun
-I don't need to fall into all your lies
Expressing a desire to evade falsehoods and hold on to a dream, despite an impending separation or change.
It's all I see for you and I
-I'm in a dream I'm holding on
-I'll be here you'll be gone
-Hurry, hurry, hurry I need you now
-In the dark we find the sound
A sense of urgency to find something meaningful or truthful in difficult times.
Look at us now
Reiteration of the desire for unity and shared experiences to find solutions, emphasizing the potential in togetherness.
Riding on the rooftops letting it out
-You could have the same
-We could be as one
-We could find a solution in the sun
-I don't need the games
Rejection of deceptive or manipulative games, possibly emphasizing authenticity or truthfulness.
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