Hole In The Sky
Acoustic Junction Lyrics
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cigarette on the street
toxic waste in the sea
and there's dirt on our hands and sludge on my feet
there's a hole in the sky
and there's acid in the air
burning leaves from the trees
oh why can't we see the situation
there's only one chance
WHAT YOU DOING THERE PEOPLE
DESTROYING THE WORLD
WHAT YOU DOING THERE PEOPLE
DESTROYING THE WORLD
if you can't see the sun
exhaust will fill your eyes and lungs
there's garbage bags on the moon
and if we don't clean up we're going there soon
oh i can't believe the anger
there's only one chance
WHAT YOU DOING THERE PEOPLE
DESTROYING THE WORLD
The lyrics of "Hole in the Sky" by Acoustic Junction shed light on humanity's catastrophic impact on the world in the form of pollution, climate change, and environmental degradation. The song paints a vivid picture of the destruction of the world and the effect it has on everyday life. The imagery of a syringe on the beach, cigarette on the street, and toxic waste in the sea illustrates how litter and pollution have made their way into our natural habitats. The line "dirt on our hands and sludge on my feet" serves as a metaphorical representation of the physical and moral decay that has come as a result of our actions and inaction.
The chorus of the song is a plea to the people who are causing the damage to stop and take stock of their actions. The lyrics ask, "What you doing there people, destroying the world?" as if to shake people out of their apathy and make them see the damage being done.
The second verse of the song continues to illustrate the dangerous future that awaits if we do not take action. The presence of exhaust in the air, garbage on the moon, and burning leaves from the trees here represents the devastating effect of climate change on the environment.
Overall, the song is a wake-up call to people who are ignoring the ecological destruction we are causing. "Hole in the Sky" urges the people of the world to take responsibility and work towards a sustainable future.
Line by Line Meaning
a syringe on the beach
There are things we don't want to see, things we don't want to deal with, resulting in this symbol of pain and destruction lying in the sand.
cigarette on the street
A small detail, but one that points to the larger problem of pollution and the carelessness of our actions that cause it.
toxic waste in the sea
The pollution of our waters is a direct result of our own doing, and has severe consequences for the world around us.
and there's dirt on our hands and sludge on my feet
The consequences of our actions are not just external, but they also affect us personally - we are dirtying our own world and causing harm to ourselves.
there's a hole in the sky
Our actions have consequences beyond the earth's surface, affecting the atmosphere and our climate.
and there's acid in the air
The destruction of our environment has resulted in harmful chemicals and pollution spreading even into the air we breathe.
burning leaves from the trees
Even in the natural world around us, we see the impact of our actions reflected in the destruction of nature and loss of resources.
and the super selfish people almost everywhere
The environment is destroyed by the actions of those who prioritize their own interests above that of the greater good.
oh why can't we see the situation
The consequences of our actions are clear, yet we continue to ignore them and deny the reality of our impact on the world around us.
there's only one chance
We are reaching a tipping point, where our actions will have irreversible consequences for the world and future generations - it is crucial that we act now.
WHAT YOU DOING THERE PEOPLE
A call out to those who continue to harm the environment and ignore the consequences of their actions.
DESTROYING THE WORLD
Our actions can result in long-term damage to the world around us, and we must take responsibility for the harm we have caused and work to change our ways.
if you can't see the sun
The pollution of our world has even affected our ability to see the sun and enjoy the natural beauty of the world around us.
exhaust will fill your eyes and lungs
The impact of pollution and our actions not only affects the environment, but also has direct consequences on our health and wellbeing.
there's garbage bags on the moon
Our destruction extends beyond our own world into the wider universe and reflects our disregard for the world around us.
and if we don't clean up we're going there soon
We cannot continue to ignore the consequences of our actions - if we do not clean up our world and change our ways, we risk destroying not just our own planet but the wider universe.
oh i can't believe the anger
The frustration and anger at the ignorance and unwillingness to act to save our world is overwhelming and hard to comprehend.
Contributed by Madelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hollie
on Do What You Do
I was just hiking in a forest with a friend when she said that somebody started to build a house nearby. We went to explore. The first thing I noticed was a tree growing in the middle of where the floor should have been. It triggered a memory of a song I knew when I was a kid, that I probably learned when I was at a long-ago campfire with somebody playing the guitar. It took me a while, but gradually the words to Uncle Jed's shed came to me. I sang it for my friend, and we both totally enjoyed the moment. So, thank you, for this delightful, quirky song