Pave the Planet
Pave the Planet: Condemnation of Environmental Destruction
Lyrics
There's no way to bring it to a halt
Expresses the unstoppable nature of destructive actions.
First they burn it down
Describes the initial act of destruction, burning down.
And then they spread the salt
Refers to further damage by spreading salt, symbolizing devastation.
Their conservation is a distraction
Criticizes conservation efforts as mere distractions.
Compared to the pavement its only a fraction
Highlights the insignificance of conservation compared to paving.
They change all the laws to fit their own need
Critique of manipulating laws for personal gain.
To suit the causes of their business and greed
Accuses individuals of altering laws to benefit business and greed.
Ass kissing politicians on their knees
Criticizes politicians for subservience to corporate interests.
They're so easily bribed by these companies
Points out politicians being easily bribed by companies.
The founding fathers of global disease
Blames influential figures for contributing to global environmental issues.
They won't stop till they pave the planet
Expresses the relentless pursuit of paving the entire planet.
To much profit from their industry
Highlights the significant profits gained from destructive industries.
They won't stop till they pave the planet
Reiterates the determination to continue paving the planet.
Nothing will be saved
Emphasizes the inevitability of nothing being saved in the process.
Green turns to gray
Describes the transformation of green (nature) into gray (concrete).
Gonna pave the way
Suggests the paving process will clear the way for a new, industrialized era.
Into a brand new day
Introduces the concept of a new day dominated by industrialization.
Industroy!
Introduces the term "Industroy" as a blend of industry and destroy.
Pave, Pave, cover it in concrete
Repeats the determination to cover everything in concrete.
Nothing will be saved!
Reiterates the inevitability of nothing being saved in the process.
Paving is the way, smother it in asphalt
Reinforces the idea of paving, using asphalt to smother the environment.
Deeper every day!
Describes the deepening impact of continuous paving.
Sinking knee deep in the mess that we made
Depicts sinking knee-deep in the mess created by destructive actions.
It can't be worth the price that we paid
Suggests the cost paid for paving is not worth the consequences.
'Cause all that we had is all that we burned
Reflects on the loss of what once existed, now covered in concrete.
Covered it in concrete 'cause we never learned
Attributes the destruction to a lack of learning from past mistakes.
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