Lyrics
Do you hear that old military beat
Reference to a military beat, possibly representing a historical or oppressive force.
They're marching through your neighbour hood
Indication of a military presence marching in the neighborhood.
They're marching down your street
Highlighting the proximity of the marching force to the listener's street, suggesting encroachment.
Do you hear that old nationalist song
Introduction of a nationalist song, hinting at patriotic sentiments or propaganda.
How once this country
Reflection on the past unity and strength of the country.
Was united great and strong
Emphasis on the once-great and strong nature of the united country.
They're standing in the corner ready for the fight
Description of individuals prepared for confrontation, possibly indicating aggression or conflict.
Looking for someone who doesn't look quite right
Suggesting a search for someone who deviates from a perceived norm.
They're smashing up your windows
Depiction of violent actions such as breaking windows.
They're burning down your houses
Portrayal of severe destruction, including the burning of houses.
It cannot happen here
Expression of disbelief or denial that such events could occur in the current context.
It cannot happen now
Reiteration of the disbelief or denial, emphasizing the perceived impossibility.
Kristallnacht
Reference to "Kristallnacht," likely symbolizing a night of violence against a particular group, historically associated with anti-Semitic attacks in Nazi Germany.
Remember politicians shaking their hands
Recollection of politicians engaging in pleasantries, possibly contrasting their actions with the grim reality described.
Talking about democracy and human rights
Mention of political discourse on democracy and human rights, suggesting hypocrisy or insincerity.
When all they ever want is to rule
Cynical view that politicians ultimately seek power despite their professed ideals.
Millions of people are forced to leave their homes
Highlighting mass displacement and destruction, drawing parallels to historical events.
The cities are burned down to the ground
Description of widespread destruction, reinforcing the gravity of the situation.
Do you see the connection, do you understand
Questioning the listener's awareness of the connections and understanding of the unfolding events.
And we're dancing to the same old beat as the history repeats
Indication that society is seemingly oblivious to the recurring historical dangers, as people continue to dance to the same beat.
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