Lyrics
Wander in the streets
Expressing the act of wandering in the streets, setting the scene.
Everyone can see
Highlighting that actions are observable by everyone.
What does the system do
Raising a question about the purpose or effects of the societal system.
Social inequality don’t bother you
Indicating a lack of concern for social inequality.
While rich getting richer
Pointing out the widening gap between the rich and poor.
Poor getting poorer
Highlighting the exacerbation of poverty for the less privileged.
don’t just stand there
Encouraging action rather than passive observation.
So get you hammer and sickle
Suggesting a revolutionary symbol, the hammer and sickle, for change.
Razors in necks
Metaphorically expressing the severity of the situation.
We’ll paint it all red
Repetition emphasizing the intention to transform everything into a revolutionary red, symbolizing change.
We’ll paint it all red
-We’ll paint it all red
-We’ll paint it all red
-United workers
Advocating unity among the working class.
Free from oppression
Desiring freedom from oppressive forces.
Don’t be alienated
Encouraging individuals not to feel estranged or disconnected.
Class struggle remains
Asserting the ongoing nature of the struggle between social classes.
Don’t you know where you are?
Repetition emphasizing the intention to transform everything into a revolutionary red, symbolizing change.
A radical change
Advocating a profound and fundamental change, starting internally.
Begin from inside
Emphasizing the need for change to materialize from within.
And then manifest you
Encouraging self-expression and the outward display of change.
So break the chains
Calling for the breaking of societal constraints and limitations.
And bring me your flags
Requesting symbols of unity and resistance, possibly flags.
We’ll paint it all red
Repetition emphasizing the intention to transform everything into a revolutionary red, symbolizing change.
We’ll paint it all red
-We’ll paint it all red
-We’ll paint it all red
-United workers
Reiteration of the desire for unity and freedom from oppression.
Free from oppression
Reiterating the call for freedom from oppressive forces.
Don’t be alienated
Reiterating the call not to feel estranged or disconnected.
Class struggle remains
Reiterating the ongoing nature of the struggle between social classes.
Don’t you know where you are?
Repetition emphasizing the intention to transform everything into a revolutionary red, symbolizing change.
A radical change
Reiterating the need for a profound and internal change.
Begin from inside
Reiterating the emphasis on internal change as a starting point.
And then manifest you
Reiterating the encouragement for self-expression and outward change.
So break the chains
Reiterating the call for breaking societal constraints and limitations.
And bring me your flags
Reiterating the request for symbols of unity and resistance.
We’ll paint it all red
Repetition emphasizing the intention to transform everything into a revolutionary red, symbolizing change.
We’ll paint it all red
-We’ll paint it all red
-We’ll paint it all red
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