Lyrics
Fields are like tinder, it's been dry here for years
Describes the fields as highly flammable, emphasizing a prolonged dry period.
The last time it rained here, was too long ago to remember
Recalls the last rainfall, highlighting its distant memory due to its rarity.
And that light in the east, where the night sky was glowing
Refers to a mysterious light in the east, possibly symbolizing false hope or uncertainty.
That we thought was the sunrise, there was no way of knowing
Comments on the confusion caused by the misunderstood light in the east.
The streets still burning, turning night time into day
Declares that despite the challenging circumstances, the streets are ablaze at night.
We stand around helpless as we stare into the blaze
Expresses a sense of helplessness as observers witness the ongoing blaze.
The rivers run dry, there's no water for the flames
Portrays a lack of resources (water) to extinguish the flames.
And there's nothing we have here, that can cool this infernal
Underlines the inability to control or mitigate the intense heat (infernal).
So we look to the west and we pray for salvation
Turns to the west and invokes a plea for salvation, possibly from external forces.
While the blood of our nation, slowly slips, falls to the ground
Depicts the gradual decline of the nation, symbolized by the falling blood.
The streets still burning, turning night time into day
Reiterates the persistent burning of the streets, emphasizing its continuous nature.
We stand around helpless as we stare into the blaze
Echoes the helplessness of the onlookers in the face of the ongoing blaze.
Flames twisting and turning, melting without a sound
Describes the flames as dynamic and destructive, with a mention of silent melting.
Still we stand and do nothing, as the blood we love flows to the ground
Conveys a sense of inaction despite witnessing the beloved nation's bloodshed.
Walk through world that I know, like smoke that's still drifting, I can see with my eyes wide open
Compares navigating the known world to drifting smoke, possibly suggesting disorientation.
The streets are still burning, turning night time into days
Reaffirms the continuation of the streets burning, maintaining the theme of perpetual crisis.
We stand around helpless as we stare into the blaze
Restates the helplessness experienced by observers confronted with the ongoing blaze.
Flames twisting and turning, melting without a sound
Reiterates the destructive and soundless nature of the twisting flames.
Still we stand and do nothing, as the blood we love flows to the ground
Emphasizes the persistent inaction despite the tragic flow of the loved ones' blood.
Flows to the ground (Streets are still burning)
Repeats the mention of the blood flowing to the ground, underscoring its significance.
(Twisting and twisting and turning)
Includes onomatopoeic phrases, possibly representing the chaotic and relentless nature of the situation.
(Twisting and twisting and turning)
Continues the onomatopoeic phrases, reinforcing the tumultuous state described in the lyrics.
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