Resurrection
Resurrection of Strength and Unity: A Punk Anthem for Tomorrow
Lyrics
They said our feelings were too strong
Expressing that society criticized strong emotions, considering them burdensome.
Our concern would only drag us down
Suggesting that concern and empathy were seen as negative and would hinder progress.
They laughed at all the boys and the girls
Mocking those who expressed vulnerability, especially boys and girls shedding tears.
Who cried the tears to baptize the world
Referencing tears as a purification ritual for the world, symbolizing emotional release.
Tears to baptize the world
Reiteration of tears symbolizing a cleansing or baptism for the world.
Some got rick because they were used
Noting that some gained wealth by conforming to a distorted ideal of perfect youth.
Perfect youth cult so abused
Commenting on the abuse within a cult-like obsession with an idealized youth culture.
We all gathered to dance and applaud
Describing a collective gathering to celebrate, perhaps sarcastically, the distorted values.
We cried out no one heard us call
Expressing a plea that went unheard, highlighting a sense of isolation or neglect.
No one heard us call
Reiteration of the plea going unanswered and the feeling of being ignored.
Try to bury the legend, it's time for the resurrection
Calling for the revival of a suppressed legend or idea, urging a resurrection.
Tomorrow's forever, so look ahead
Emphasizing the perpetual nature of the future and the need to look forward.
There's more to life than playing dead
Encouraging a proactive approach to life beyond mere existence or passivity.
Like the neon that lights up the night
Comparing aspects of life to neon lights, suggesting vibrancy and visibility.
Pride and hope once again burn bright
Indicating the restoration of pride and hope, which burn brightly once again.
Are you ready for the resurgence of the unconquered contingent
Posing a question about readiness for the resurgence of an unconquered group.
They'll give the torch to carry, alright
Suggesting the passing of responsibility (torch) to carry on a legacy.
But the unworthy shall bathe in its light
Warning that those deemed unworthy will still benefit from the legacy's light.
The rich mans gain is the punks loss
Highlighting a disparity between the gains of the wealthy and the losses of punks.
You carry the banner that becomes a cross
Symbolizing the burden of carrying a banner, turning into a cross, a heavy responsibility.
Banner that becomes a cross
Reiteration of the burden of carrying a banner turning into a cross.
We've got something to shout about
Expressing excitement or positivity, stating there is something worth celebrating.
We are the immortal cult
Claiming an immortal identity, possibly resisting societal expectations of mortality.
No more fighting, this time stay together
Advocating unity and cooperation instead of internal conflict, emphasizing future prospects.
Look ahead, tomorrow's for ever
Encouraging a forward-looking perspective, reiterating the eternal nature of tomorrow.
Tomorrow's forever
Reiteration of the enduring nature of tomorrow.
Write an epitaph for us all
Proposing writing an epitaph for all, a reflection on mortality and the collective demise.
We'll sit back and calculate your fall
Suggesting a detached calculation of the downfall of a group or society.
A new strength you could never explain
Describing a newfound strength emerging from an unexplainable source.
Born again from your dying pain
Expressing a rebirth or transformation arising from the pain and demise of the old.
We're no pathetic fashion
Rejecting the label of a pathetic fashion, asserting a deeper and more significant identity.
We're the ultimate faction
Claiming an ultimate and powerful faction, asserting a strong and unique identity.
We've found ourselves, it's not too late
Affirming self-discovery and asserting that it is not too late for a positive change.
Strength and unity with our only faith
Emphasizing strength and unity as the core beliefs, with faith in a singular guiding principle.
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