The Only Ones
Rising Against Shadows: A Tale of Changing Times
Lyrics
When I grew up It was different
Reflecting on a different past while growing up.
There was no violence or like other towns
Emphasizing the absence of violence in the speaker's hometown.
But when I came home from school that night
Returning home from school and witnessing chaos.
I saw the cops were on the run
Noticing law enforcement in retreat or overwhelmed.
There were kids on the wall reaching up to the sky
Imagery of kids reaching for something unattainable on a wall.
Like a culture shock of joy
Experiencing a sudden and intense cultural shift that brings joy.
It sent me into a strong fascination
Being strongly fascinated by the sudden change.
And what's been lost is back
Reclaiming something that was lost.
'Cause we were the only ones
Emphasizing a sense of uniqueness or exclusivity.
Darling and me this time it's going down
Implying a significant event involving the speaker and a loved one.
You know where I belong
Expressing a sense of belonging.
And you know it's time that we let go
Suggesting it's time to move on from something.
Been drifting so far away from home
Describing a distance from home that has increased over time.
November came back and all was gone
Referring to a significant loss or change in November.
You know where I belong, my darling
Reiterating a sense of belonging with a loved one.
This time It's going down
Reaffirming that a significant event is imminent.
When December came I was older
Marking the passage of time and the speaker's aging.
And snow was finally on the ground
Describing a change in weather with snow on the ground.
Soldiers lining up, cameras feeding the world
Depicting soldiers and media capturing impactful moments.
With pictures that would mark my mind
Highlighting pictures that leave a lasting impression.
I heard this woman scream as she was begging for trust
Recalling a woman's plea for trust and her subsequent disappearance.
Then turning ghost-like behind the court
Describing a dramatic, ghost-like transformation.
A shotgun blast, as new years passed
Referencing a shotgun blast as a symbolic turning point.
Oppression was on the run
Indicating a decline or defeat of oppression.
'Cause we were the only ones
Reiterating the exclusivity and significance of the speaker and a loved one.
Darling and me this time it's going down
Confirming that a significant event is imminent.
They're Going Down
Emphasizing the downward trend or defeat of a force.
You know where I belong
Expressing a strong sense of belonging.
And you know it's time that we let go
Suggesting the need to release or move on from something.
Been drifting so far away from home
Reiterating the distance from home and a sense of loss.
November came back and all was gone
Recalling the disappearance or change in November.
You know where I belong, my darling
Reaffirming a strong sense of belonging with a loved one.
It's going down
Confirming the imminent occurrence of a significant event.
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