Mass Extinction Event
Apocalyptic Symphony: Echoes of Our Demise by Walking Corpse
Lyrics
War!
Introduction to the theme of war, setting the tone for the lyrics.
The shrieking faces, the burning flesh
Describing the horrifying consequences of war - faces in agony and burning flesh.
The ashes fell like snow that day
Depicting the aftermath of war with ashes falling like snow.
Our efforts brought us, a dying earth
Highlighting the negative impact of human activities on the Earth, leading to its decline.
...and her funeral sky was grey
Describing a somber atmosphere with a grey funeral sky, indicating the severity of the situation.
The total destruction, of all life as we know it
Expressing the catastrophic consequences of human actions, resulting in the total destruction of life as known.
The splendorous majesty of the beckoning void
Acknowledging the grand and attractive nature of the impending emptiness or void.
The end of suffering, of the world we spoiled
Referring to the end of suffering caused by the world that humans have spoiled.
This is what we've seen...glimmering in the dust
Reflecting on the grim reality witnessed, possibly referring to remnants in the dust.
Radiation
Introducing the element of radiation, possibly a cause of destruction.
Mass eradication
Describing the widespread eradication caused by the mentioned radiation.
Hail the final salvation, the end of all things
Expressing a nihilistic view, hailing the end of all things as a form of salvation.
Erase all signs of life
Calling for the complete elimination of all signs of life.
Wipe the slate
Metaphorically urging a fresh start by wiping the slate clean.
Architects of our own demise
Attributing the destruction to humanity, positioning humans as architects of their own demise.
Rigged the game against ourselves
Accusing humanity of manipulating circumstances against itself, possibly through destructive actions.
A glowing nuclear epitaph, for the kings and queens of self-destruction
Describing a glowing epitaph, a lasting memorial of nuclear destruction for those responsible.
Total war!
Reiterating the theme of total war, emphasizing its destructive nature.
Radiation
Repeating the mention of radiation, underlining its significance in the destruction portrayed.
Mass eradication
Reiterating the mass eradication caused by the aforementioned radiation.
Wipe the slate
Reemphasizing the call to wipe the slate clean, suggesting a desire for a new beginning.
Ashes fell like snow...and all the world was silent
Concluding with a vivid image of silent devastation, symbolized by falling ashes.
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