Youth on a Spit
Cultural Paralysis: Youth's Unseen Struggle
Lyrics
the final solution
The ultimate solution, possibly referring to a resolution or answer.
a subtle pollution that quiets the brain a regular pain
A subtle contamination that silences the mind, a recurring pain.
precarious madness
A risky state of insanity.
a clutching to habits
A clinging to routines or behaviors.
its murder you know it but you dare not show it
It's a form of killing, acknowledged but concealed.
in the final analysis just a case of paralysis a cultural block
In the final examination, just a state of being paralyzed, a cultural obstacle.
a new state of shock
A new condition of being stunned or disturbed.
look up the reference a map of repentance to hope is to learn
Consulting a guide to repentance, learning is linked to hope, indicating a cultural shift.
a cultural turn
A turn in culture or society.
you can’t kill me I’m already dead God's witness I heard what you said I feel no pain I’ve already bled
Defiance against harm, claiming to be already beyond harm, with references to divine testimony.
you can’t kill me I’m already
Continuation of the theme of being beyond harm or danger.
dead pastures of plenty the forests of empty they cut out the heart and feed on the rent
Desolate landscapes and depleted forests, a metaphor for exploiting resources and causing harm.
we tried tax evasion hexing with Haitians the bodies are swollen death is a token
Attempts at avoiding taxes and using supernatural practices, with death becoming a trivial token.
the handles are broken the doors won’t open why can’t we escape this invisible cage
Literal and metaphorical barriers preventing escape from an unseen confinement.
gets tighter with age and the minimum wage distraction’s abundant our captorists fund it
Increasingly oppressive circumstances, with distractions and captors being supported financially.
youth on a spit
Youth metaphorically placed on a spit, suggesting exploitation or sacrifice for others' gain.
greedily roasted
The youth being greedily consumed or used for selfish purposes.
reach out for a blessing always second guessing
Seeking a blessing but always uncertain, caught in perpetual doubt.
is it truth or a lie
Questioning the authenticity of experiences, whether they are true or deceptive.
by life or design
Considering if life unfolds randomly or if there's a predetermined design.
each way that you turn a new icon to burn
Each direction chosen leads to a new symbol or figure to be criticized or rejected.
you can’t kill me I’m already dead
Reiteration of being beyond harm, possibly emphasizing resilience or apathy.
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