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Drones In The Valley
Cage the Elephant Lyrics


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While bullets shower the earth
We turn our heads and cover our faces
Now flames devour the sky
And I hear these words in the back of my Mind

Here we stand at this fork in the road
We got no time to waste
Oh which way shall we go?
This old world's spinning out of control
Oh which way shall we go?
Which way shall we go?
I can't believe this, it makes me sick

Fresh smell of death on your tongue
You bait the hook and here come the children
Another grave stone to sell
While you get rich in the valley of hell

Here we stand at this fork in the road
We got no time to waste
Oh which way shall we go?
This old world's spinning out of control
Oh which way shall we go?
Which way shall we go?
I can't believe this, it makes me sick

The devil's creeping
He's got us eating from his dirty hands
We feast on lies
Which makes it hard for us to make a stand
Out in the desert
There's a forest full of fallen trees
It's what they want
But it's not what we need

Screaming at the ceiling
Doesn't make it better
Slipped into a coma
Lost my favorite sweater
Ask them no more questions
You'll never catch them lying
It's time to make our move
And strike them right between the eyes

Here we stand at this fork in the road
We got no time to waste
Oh which way shall we go?
This old world's spinning out of control
Oh which way shall we go?
Which way shall we go?
I can't believe this, it makes me sick

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cage the Elephant's song "Drones in the Valley" speak about a world gripped by violence, corruption and evil. The song makes use of powerful metaphors to convey its message, painting a picture of a planet being destroyed by war and rampant greed. The opening lines speak of bullets raining down on the earth and the sky on fire, suggesting a world in chaos. It's a bleak picture that gives way to a sense of urgency; the singer wonders which way to go as this old world spins out of control.


The second verse paints a haunting portrait of the people who profit from this chaos. The lyrics suggest that these people use death and destruction to enrich themselves, and that they lure children to their deaths just to earn more money. The song then shifts to a kind of battle cry as the singer urges people to take action. They speak of the devil and lies, and suggest that the only way to fight is to strike back against these forces with all the strength they have.


Overall, "Drones in the Valley" is a striking indictment of the violence and corruption of the modern era. The song's lyrics are powerful and evocative, painting a stark picture of a society that is being destroyed from within. The song suggests that the only way forward is to take action and strike back against the forces of darkness.


Line by Line Meaning

While bullets shower the earth
Amidst the violence and chaos of war


We turn our heads and cover our faces
We must shield our eyes from the horror


Now flames devour the sky
The destruction of our world is imminent


And I hear these words in the back of my Mind
A voice inside me calls out for change and action


Here we stand at this fork in the road
We are at a crucial point in history where a decision must be made


We got no time to waste
The urgency of the situation requires immediate action


Oh which way shall we go?
We must choose the path that leads to a better future


This old world's spinning out of control
The state of the world is chaotic and unpredictable


Which way shall we go?
The decision we make will have a profound impact on our future


Which way shall we go?
We must act quickly and decisively


I can't believe this, it makes me sick
The state of the world is truly distressing and overwhelming


Fresh smell of death on your tongue
The harsh reality of death and destruction


You bait the hook and here come the children
The innocent are often the victims of greed and exploitation


Another grave stone to sell
The value of human life reduced to a dollar sign


While you get rich in the valley of hell
Those in power often benefit from the misery of others


The devil's creeping
Evil forces are at work to destroy our world


He's got us eating from his dirty hands
Corruption is pervasive and affects us all


We feast on lies
The truth is often hidden from us


Which makes it hard for us to make a stand
It can be difficult to stand up against powerful forces


Out in the desert
In the desolate world we inhabit


There's a forest full of fallen trees
The devastation of our environment is evident


It's what they want
Those in power benefit from the destruction of our world


But it's not what we need
We must fight for what is truly important


Screaming at the ceiling
Voicing our frustration and anger


Doesn't make it better
Mere words are not enough to effect change


Slipped into a coma
Becoming complacent and indifferent to the world's problems


Lost my favorite sweater
The trivialities of life distract us from what really matters


Ask them no more questions
Don't accept the lies and deceit of those in power


You'll never catch them lying
Those in power are skilled at concealing their true intentions


It's time to make our move
We must take action to create a better world


And strike them right between the eyes
We must confront those in power with honesty and bravery




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Ray Shultz, Donald Bradley Shultz, Jared Lloyd Champion, Daniel Andrew Tichenor, Lincoln Parish

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