Inland Emperor
Inland Emperor: Navigating Modern Ambitions and Consequences
Lyrics
When the plans were made and the blame was laid
Reference to past plans and assigning blame, possibly for unfulfilled obligations.
Been so long we still ain't paid
Long time has passed, and debts or consequences still linger.
It all back to basics in this new golden age
Return to simplicity in a new era marked by prosperity.
First out of the gate at the sound of the gun
Being the first to react or initiate in a competitive situation.
Wax wings tilted towards the sun
Ambitious pursuits with potential risks, like the myth of Icarus.
Kick over the table
Disruption of established norms or plans.
And walk out into the smog
Leaving a situation, perhaps due to dissatisfaction or disillusionment.
Who's got the crown now
Possibly questioning who holds power or control.
Who's got the crown now
-The slow bleed of manufactured needs
The gradual loss caused by artificial or unnecessary desires.
The bitter fruits of trivial pursuits
Negative outcomes from pursuing trivial or unimportant goals.
Your mother's in the clouds
Mention of parents in contrasting situations, possibly symbolizing life and death.
And your father's in the ground
-Comical opulence
Mockery of wealth and excess.
Uncontrollable events
Reference to unpredictable and uncontrollable events.
No one knows where all the money went
Uncertainty about the destination of financial resources.
Well I can't say how it started
Uncertainty about the origins but a predicted grim outcome.
But we all know how this is gonna end
-Who's got the crown now
Reiteration of the questioning of authority or power.
Who's got the crown now
-Passing out the bullets counting up the tears
Distribution of consequences and emotional distress.
Lookin for a way out of your new career
Seeking an escape from a new, possibly unwanted, situation.
Oh how fast things can change
Highlighting the speed at which circumstances can change.
To a desert from a mountain range
A drastic shift from a positive to a negative situation.
Inch along into the ditch you dug
Slow progression towards self-destructive behavior.
Your fatalism's a feature not a bug
Fatalistic mindset as an inherent characteristic rather than a flaw.
Just smile and wave
Encouraging a superficial and carefree attitude, regardless of consequences.
And say whatever comes to mind
-Who wants the crown now
Repeating the question about who holds authority, possibly indicating an unresolved issue.
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