Modern World
Disillusionment with the Modern Era
Lyrics
I'm not in love with the modern world
I do not have a fondness for the contemporary world.
I'm not in love with the modern world
Reiteration of the lack of love for the modern world.
It was a torch driving the savages back to the trees
Refers to a metaphorical torch driving primitive people back into the forests, possibly symbolizing regression or retreat.
Modern world has modern ways
Describes the modern world with its contemporary methods and approaches.
And I don't mention it since it's changed
Acknowledges a change in the modern world without explicit mention.
While the people go out and the people come home again
Observes the cyclical nature of people going out and returning home.
It's gotta last to build up your eyes
Suggests the need for endurance to understand and appreciate the world.
And a lifetime of red skies
Alludes to a prolonged period of challenges and difficulties represented by "red skies."
And from my bed, saying you're haunted, hissing in my bed
Describes a haunting presence in the bed, possibly metaphorical for unresolved issues or memories.
Modern world don't ask why
States that the modern world does not question its existence or nature.
Cause modern world will build things high
Asserts that the modern world constructs things with great height or ambition.
Now they house canyons filled with life
Depicts urban landscapes filled with life and activity, contrasting with earlier references to primitive settings.
Modern world, I'm not pleased to meet you
Expresses displeasure in encountering the modern world.
You just bring me down
Affirms that the modern world brings down the speaker.
Modern world, I'm not pleased to meet you
Reiteration of discontent with the modern world.
You just bring me down
Reaffirms that the modern world has a negative impact on the speaker.
Modern world, I'm not pleased to meet you
Once again, states dissatisfaction with encountering the modern world.
You just bring me down
Reiterates that the modern world brings the speaker down.
Modern world, I'm not pleased to meet you
Expresses displeasure in meeting the modern world.
You just bring me down
Concludes that encountering the modern world has a negative impact on the speaker's mood or well-being.
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