Ball and Chain

Expression of a plea or desire for liberation from a burdensome situation, symbolized by a "ball and chain."

Save us from the ball and chain,

Save us from the ball and chain,

Reiteration of the plea with emphasis ("Oh yeah").

Reference to construction equipment, suggesting urban development or change.

Repetition of the plea, reinforcing the urgency of being saved from the metaphorical "ball and chain."

Save us from the ball and chain,

Save us from the ball and chain,

Reiteration of the plea with emphasis ("Oh yeah").

Repetition of the reference to construction equipment, possibly emphasizing its impact or presence.

The diggers and the tower cranes

Expresses a dislike for demolition, suggesting resistance to change or destruction.

Rejects the idea of compensation, implying that material compensation is insufficient.

Highlights that the issue goes beyond physical structures, emphasizing the human element.

Metaphorical reference portraying people as vulnerable to harm or exploitation ("lambs to slaughter").

Repetition of the plea, intensifying the call for liberation from the metaphorical burden.

Save us from the ball and chain,

Save us from the ball and chain,

Reiteration of the plea with emphasis ("Oh yeah").

Repetition of the reference to construction equipment, possibly underscoring its impact.

The diggers and the tower cranes

Raising a question about living in fear and alluding to those who are indifferent or heartless.

Suggests that those who are indifferent do not empathize or show compassion through tears.

Describes a sense of vulnerability by emphasizing the limited protection ("one and only shelter").

References to games and chaos ("helter-skelter") created by external influences.

References to urban elements like motorways and office blocks and the destruction of homes and memories.

They're standing on the spot

Where stood a home,

They're crushing on the memories of people,

Metaphorical transformation of people's memories into stone, possibly signifying permanence or loss.

(Ahh)

They've turned to stone,

(Ahh)

They've turned to stone

Repetition of the plea, emphasizing the continued need for liberation.

Save us from the ball and chain,

Save us from the ball and chain,

Reiteration of the plea with emphasis ("Oh yeah").

Repetition of the reference to construction equipment, reinforcing its role or impact.

Repetition of the plea, underscoring the ongoing struggle for freedom from the metaphorical burden.

Save us from the ball and chain,

Save us from the ball and chain,

Reiteration of the plea with emphasis ("Oh yeah").

Repetition of the reference to construction equipment, possibly symbolizing persistent change.

The diggers and the tower cranes

Continuation of the reference to construction equipment, possibly emphasizing its enduring presence.