Evil Men
Resisting Shadows: Unveiling the Sinister Tale in The Taxpayers' 'Evil Men'
Lyrics
Lonnie is drowning in the fountain
Lonnie is struggling or overwhelmed, symbolized by drowning in the fountain.
While all the wolves prepare off
There's a sense of impending danger or threat, represented by wolves preparing in the mountains.
In the surrounding mountains
The danger is surrounding and closing in, possibly reflecting a pervasive societal issue.
This hum in the air and
There's a disturbing background noise or tension in the atmosphere.
This death in the room
A pervasive sense of death or decay present in the room.
It will pick us apart if
There's a threat that will harm them if they don't leave the current situation or environment.
We don't leave here soon
Emphasizing the urgency to escape the looming danger.
These liars, killers
Referring to dishonest individuals, murderers, and wicked people who have taken control of the land.
And evil men have collected the land
The evil men mentioned earlier have gained power over the territory.
And are in power again
Expressing a disheartening reality where these malevolent figures are in control once again.
You can hide under a rock or you can
Suggesting two options: hiding (ignoring the problem) or facing the consequences by turning oneself in.
Turn yourself in, but they
Despite potential consequences, the evil forces are described as ruthless, hungry, and back in power.
Are ruthless, hungry, and in power again
Reiterating the dangerous nature of those in power.
Lonnie is dead face down in the water
Lonnie has succumbed to the threat, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
His bloated back grows red as
Lonnie's physical state deteriorates, mirroring the worsening conditions in the environment.
The sun grows hotter
The town and its inhabitants are in peril, possibly due to the actions of the evil men.
This town will drown everyone within it
Highlighting the inevitability of the town's destruction and the impending doom for everyone.
Our days are numbered and growing
Days are running out, emphasizing the urgency and limited time to address the escalating crisis.
Shorter by the minute
Time is quickly passing, suggesting a sense of helplessness and a race against impending catastrophe.
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