Lyrics
Don't try to tell me it's gonna be ok
Expressing skepticism and resistance to reassurances that everything will be okay.
When the Truth is plain to see
Acknowledging that the truth is evident and cannot be ignored.
'Cos if I take a look out of my own front door
Observing the current state of affairs from a personal perspective.
I can see the way it's gonna be
Perceiving the future course of events and disagreeing with the portrayed narrative.
And that's not what you're telling me
Rejecting a conflicting perspective that differs from personal observations.
Hey!
A vocal interjection or emphasis on the preceding lines.
I see people being beaten in the streets
Noticing instances of violence in public spaces with a lack of protection from the existing system.
And the system won't protect them
Highlighting a system's failure to safeguard individuals from harm.
'Cos in better times all kinds of evil lay asleep
Describing a dormant evil that awakens due to the influence of fear.
'Til the wind of fear can resurrect them
Linking the resurgence of evil to the winds of fear.
How many more lives will it take?
Pondering the toll in lives that societal issues may exact.
Cos our history could teach us a lot about today
Reflecting on the potential lessons from history that could be applied to current situations.
So it's one step forward and two steps back
Describing a struggle marked by slow progress and setbacks.
There's got to be some changes to bring the balance back
Advocating for necessary changes to restore equilibrium.
The floor beneath is shaking, and the walls are 'bout to crack
Depicting a precarious situation with physical and metaphorical implications.
'Cos the future train's coming down the hill
Introducing the metaphor of a "future train" approaching with potential danger.
And we're tied to the track
Expressing a sense of being constrained or helpless in the face of impending challenges.
I see a leader with an agenda to hide
Identifying a leader with a concealed agenda.
Fanning the flames of this confusion
Describing the leader's role in amplifying confusion and fear.
Turning fear into hatred, stirring something deep down inside
Turning fear into hatred and exploring the leader's impact on deep-seated emotions.
And he says there's only one solution
Attributing a single solution to the leader, suggesting a lack of nuance.
Look through that tangled web they weave
Advising scrutiny of deceptive narratives and emphasizing the universal right to freedom.
That air of freedom is everybody's right to breathe
Affirming the collective entitlement to breathe an air of freedom.
So it's one step forward and two steps back
Reiterating the theme of slow progress and setbacks in the face of societal issues.
There's got to be some changes to bring the balance back
Advocating for necessary changes to restore equilibrium, echoing earlier sentiments.
The floor beneath is shaking, and the walls are 'bout to crack
Reinforcing the imminent threat with physical and metaphorical repercussions.
'Cos the future train's coming down the hill
Recalling the metaphor of the approaching "future train" and the sense of being tied to the track.
And we're tied to the track
Expressing vulnerability and helplessness in the face of impending challenges.
How many more lives will it take?
Reiterating the human cost of societal issues and the need for reflection.
'Cos our history could teach us a lot about today
Revisiting the idea that historical knowledge can provide insights into current challenges.
So it's one step forward and two steps back
Reiterating the theme of slow progress and setbacks, underscoring the need for change.
There's got to be some changes to bring the balance back
Advocating for necessary changes to restore equilibrium, echoing earlier sentiments.
The floor beneath is shaking, and the walls are 'bout to crack
Reinforcing the precarious situation with physical and metaphorical implications.
'Cos the future train's coming down the hill
Repeating the metaphor of the approaching "future train" and the sense of being tied to the track.
And we're tied to the track
Concluding with the urgency and inevitability of the approaching "future train."</td
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