Black Planet
Exploring Desolation: Black Planet's Apocalyptic Journey
Lyrics
So still so dark all over Europe
Describing a still and dark atmosphere across Europe.
And I ride down the highway 101
Driving on Highway 101.
By the side of the ocean headed for sunset
Traveling beside the ocean towards the sunset.
For the kingdom come
Heading towards a significant event or moment, possibly symbolic of a major change.
for the
Black
-Black planet
Introducing the concept of a "Black Planet."
Black
Black world
Expanding the idea to a "Black World."
Run around in the radiation
Engaging in reckless behavior, possibly self-destructive, in a contaminated environment.
Run around in the acid rain
Continuing to engage in risky behavior in a polluted atmosphere.
On a
Black
Reiterating the concept of a "Black Planet."
Black planet
Emphasizing the presence of the "Black Planet" hanging over the highway.
Black planet hanging over the highway
Describing the visual impact of the "Black Planet" over the highway.
Out of my mind's eye
Referring to a perspective beyond regular sight, possibly a metaphor for insight.
Out of the memory
Recalling memories.
Black world out of my mind
Feeling the influence of the "Black World" on the speaker's mind.
Still so dark all over Europe
Repeating the description of a dark atmosphere in Europe.
And the rainbow rises here
Introducing a rainbow in the western sky, a contrast to the prevailing darkness.
In the western sky
The rainbow symbolizes hope and positivity.
The kill to show for
Referring to a violent act with consequences ("kill to show for").
At the end of the great white pier
Describing a location at the end of a pier, possibly a symbolic edge or limit.
I see a
Observing something significant.
Run around in the radiation
Engaging in risky behavior in a contaminated environment.
Tune in turn on burn out in the acid rain on a...
Expressing a desire for intense experiences amidst challenging conditions.
Run around in the radiation
Repeating the theme of engaging in risky behavior in a polluted atmosphere.
Tune in turn on burn out in the acid rain on a...
Reiterating the desire for intense experiences in challenging conditions.
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