Chicane Destination
999 Lyrics
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Chaos or automation
Gathering forces coast to coast
Trusting allies watching hosts
Mark them early see them young
Modern clear cut fighting gun
Chicane destination
Chicane destination
Impach imminent no evasion
Impach imminent no evasion
vengeance blacklash alarm
Street boys fight napalm
Bred on work for H.P. payment
Lives in debt to black and agent
Christies sell for fifty grand
Stupid junk to jet set man
Barricades bottles and blood
Harvest for the flood
Factions fight to take control
Of a million derogates on the dole
And maybe you'll be in their ranks
Come crushing time with clubs and tanks
The lyrics to 999's "Chicane Destination" describe a world of chaos and conflict, where forces are gathering on opposite sides of a battle that is about to erupt. The phrase "approach chicane destination" suggests that this is a moment of decision, where the players must choose whether to continue down a path of chaos or to embrace automation and order. The lyrics suggest that there are forces at work on both sides, with allies and hosts watching each other closely for signs of weakness.
The second verse of the song highlights some of the specific details of this conflict. There are street boys fighting with napalm, bred on work for H.P. payment and indebted to black agents. Meanwhile, high-end art dealers like Christies are selling stupid junk to the jet set, making a mockery of the suffering of those caught up in the conflict. The final lines of the song suggest that there will be a reckoning for all of this, as factions fight to take control of a society full of people struggling to make ends meet.
Line by Line Meaning
Approach chicane destination
Approach a place full of obstacles and challenges that will test your determination.
Chaos or automation
The choice between a wild, disordered world or an overly controlled and mechanized one.
Gathering forces coast to coast
People coming together from all over to unite for a common cause.
Trusting allies watching hosts
Building trust with your allies while keeping a watchful eye on your supposed enemies.
Mark them early see them young
Identify and track individuals from a young age to anticipate their behavior and intentions.
Modern clear cut fighting gun
Using advanced, precise weapons in a fight that is straightforward and direct.
Chicane destination
Returning to the idea of facing a difficult and tumultuous journey.
Impach imminent no evasion
A crisis is bound to happen and cannot be avoided.
vengeance blacklash alarm
Warning of the retaliatory response of those seeking revenge.
Street boys fight napalm
People born into poverty are forced to fight with everything they have against powerful, destructive forces.
Bred on work for H.P. payment
Raised to work and labor with little pay or reward.
Lives in debt to black and agent
Controlled and indebted to shadowy and untrustworthy covert figures.
Christies sell for fifty grand
Expensive art is sold for ridiculous prices to wealthy elites.
Stupid junk to jet set man
The rich and luxurious live in a frivolous world, buying and indulging in senseless luxuries.
Barricades bottles and blood
Violent clashes and disorder that result in barricades, broken bottles, and bloodshed.
Harvest for the flood
Exploiting and taking advantage of chaotic situations for personal gain and profit.
Factions fight to take control
Groups compete against each other for power and authority in a contentious atmosphere.
Of a million derogates on the dole
The masses, tired and exhausted, struggle to make ends meet.
And maybe you'll be in their ranks
A warning that, if circumstances align, you may find yourself among the disenfranchised, fighting for survival.
Come crushing time with clubs and tanks
When everything comes crashing down, brute force and violence will be the only solutions left.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY MARTIN DAYS, PAUL A. BUCK
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