Savages
Unveiling the Shadows: A Tale of Conquest and Legacy
Lyrics
Look at these savages
Observation of a group or community labeled as "savages."
They're welcoming the ravages in vain
The group is accepting or tolerating destruction without realizing the futility of resistance.
We'll take the women
Intention to take the women from the group.
And the rest will be imprisoned, bound in chains
The remaining individuals will be captured and restrained.
Look at these savages
Reiteration of the observation of the labeled "savages."
No clue about the damages in store
The group is unaware of the potential harm or destruction that awaits them.
We'll take the land from them
Intent to conquer and claim the land from the group.
Expose them to our pathogens, it's war
Plan to introduce harmful diseases or pathogens to the group, indicating a form of warfare.
History defends
History favors those privileged enough to document events.
Those who are fortunate to hold the pen
Questioning the true identity of the "savages."
Who are the savages again?
Reiteration of the observation of the labeled "savages."
Look at these savages
Repeating the observation of the group labeled as "savages."
They have no ammunition, such a shame
Noting the absence of weapons or means of defense among the group.
We'll take their liberty
Intent to deprive the group of their freedom and sell them as slaves for profit.
And sell them into slavery for gain
Reiteration of the observation of the labeled "savages."
Look at these savages
Noting the group's use of unfamiliar languages.
They're speaking foreign languages, so vile
Planning to exploit and exhaust the group through hard labor and cruelty toward their children.
We'll work them to the ground
History favors those who have cleansed their actions or guilt.
And then we'll grind their children down in time
Questioning the true identity of the "savages."
History protects
Reiteration of the observation of the labeled "savages."
Those who have washed all the blood from their hands
Attempt to alter the status quo or averages, seen as unfair by the dominant group.
Who are the savages again?
Ownership claim of a legacy and resistance to sharing power or resources.
Look at these savages
History overlooks or erases those marginalized or excluded from recognition.
They're trying to change the averages, no fair
Questioning the true identity of the "savages."
This is our legacy, inherited plutocracy, why share?
Assertion of entitlement to a privileged ruling system without the need for sharing.
History forgets
History omits or disregards those not commemorated or acknowledged.
Those who were left out of the monument
Reiteration of questioning the identity of the "savages."
Who are the savages again?
-Who are the savages again?
-Who are the savages again?
-Who are the savages again?
Final repetition questioning the identity of the "savages."
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