Underground
Rising Against the Brink: Wishbone Ash's Call to Stay Alive
Lyrics
Underground,
Expressing the theme of going underground, possibly metaphorically, as a response to external pressures or societal expectations.
They want us to go underground.
Reiteration of the desire for individuals to go underground, suggesting a need to retreat or resist external influences.
Underground,
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the pressure or expectation for people to go underground.
They want us to go underground.
Repeating the idea that there is a societal push or demand for individuals to go underground.
You've got the right,
Affirmation of the right to express one's thoughts and opinions freely.
You've got the right to say what you think
Empowerment through the acknowledgment of the right to voice personal opinions and beliefs.
You've got to fight,
Encouragement to stand up and resist, as external forces are leading towards a critical point or crisis (the brink).
Cause they're leading us to the brink.
Highlighting the urgency to resist external pressures as they are approaching a critical state.
Fireball,
Introduction of the metaphorical concept of a fireball, possibly symbolizing a major upheaval or crisis.
There's going to be a fireball.
Reiteration of the impending threat of a fireball, reinforcing the idea of a looming crisis.
Fireball,
Emphasis on the anticipated occurrence of a significant and destructive event symbolized by a fireball.
There's going to e a fireball.
Repeating the warning of an imminent fireball, underlining the gravity of the situation.
Never a time,
Reflection on the uniqueness of the current time, suggesting that the circumstances are unprecedented.
Never a time like this before.
Stating that there has never been a time like the present, further emphasizing the exceptional nature of the situation.
There won't be a sign,
Suggesting that there won't be clear indications or warnings about the impending crisis.
There was never a time like this before.
Reiteration that the current situation is unprecedented and lacks precedents.
Oh, oh, oh oh [Repeat: x4]
Repetitive vocalization, possibly indicating a sense of urgency or building tension.
Underground,
Reiteration of the societal pressure or expectation for individuals to go underground.
They want us to go underground.
Continuation of the theme, emphasizing the persistent societal push for people to go underground.
Underground,
Repeating the idea that there is a societal push or demand for individuals to go underground.
They want us to go underground.
Emphasizing the societal expectation or pressure for individuals to retreat or resist external influences.
Throw down a line,
Encouragement to stand firm and resist, emphasizing the right to preserve one's life.
You've got the right to stay alive.
Reiteration of the right to stay alive and resist external pressures.
You've got to fight,
Encouragement to fight for survival, emphasizing the urgency to resist external forces.
You've got to fight to survive.
Reiteration of the need to fight for survival in the face of external pressures or crises.
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