2. Rock band from Canada, featuring Rik Emmett.
3. Hardcore 2-step band from Hamburg, Germany.
Liberty
Airtime Lyrics
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Try to climb the pyramids of power
Calculate the odds at seven hundred million miles an hour
Pass the ammunition scale the walls of noise
Teach the huddled masses to breathe free
Now it's funny how the tempest tosses dice with equal opportunity
We can never be free if we can't agree
On the way we pay the price
Her hands of iron hold the torch on high
And chase away the shadows filled with doubt
All the politics and rhetoric of fear is clearly not what she's about
Liberty has gotta mean sacrifice
We can never be free if we can't agree
To meet the lady's price
And she says - I am the architect of dreams
I promise nothing is as simple as it seems
You must forgive me if I cannot give a foolproof guarantee
Still - a wealth of history - should provide some currency
And for all those keepin' score
I still shine a beacon
Right here by an open golden door
Liberty has gotta mean sacrifice
We can never be free if we can't agree
To meet the lady's price.
The dream can never die
If we hold the torch on high
And freedom stays alive
With sacrifice.
The lyrics of Airtime's song "Liberty" speak to the idea of freedom and democracy as essential components of human life. The opening lines of the song, "Subdivide the world, measure out the notes, try to climb the pyramids of power," comment on the human tendency to categorize and compartmentalize the world around us. The line "calculate the odds at seven hundred million miles an hour" conveys the sense of speed and urgency with which we pursue our goals and desires.
As the song progresses, the chorus emphasizes the idea that freedom and democracy come with a price - sacrifice. The lyrics state, "Liberty sacrifice, we can never be free if we can't agree on the way we pay the price." The repetition of this line underscores the importance of collective agreement and understanding in building and maintaining a free society.
The song's imagery is powerful - "Her hands of iron hold the torch on high, and chase away the shadows filled with doubt," conveys the idea of Lady Liberty as a symbol of hope and inspiration. The lyrics also allude to a sense of disillusionment with politics, as they state that "All the politics and rhetoric of fear is clearly not what she's about."
Overall, "Liberty" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to consider the meaning and importance of freedom in modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
Subdivide the world measure out the notes
Trying to understand the world by dividing and segmenting it into smaller parts and grasping every detail of it.
Try to climb the pyramids of power
Attempting to climb up the power hierarchy of society.
Calculate the odds at seven hundred million miles an hour
Fast-paced life requires a quick assessment of the odds and risks involved in everything.
Pass the ammunition scale the walls of noise
Equip oneself with weapons to tackle the noisy chaos of life.
Teach the huddled masses to breathe free
Helping ordinary people break free from oppression and injustice.
Now it's funny how the tempest tosses dice with equal opportunity
Life is unpredictable, and everyone has to face the same level of uncertainty.
Liberty sacrifice
Freedom requires sacrifice and compromise to achieve it.
We can never be free if we can't agree On the way we pay the price
Agreement and mutual understanding are necessary to pay the cost of freedom.
Her hands of iron hold the torch on high
Lady Liberty possesses a strong and robust will to guide people towards freedom.
And chase away the shadows filled with doubt
She helps people conquer their doubts and fears and brighten their path towards liberty.
All the politics and rhetoric of fear is clearly not what she's about
She does not associate herself with the politics of fear and propaganda used by those in power.
And she says - I am the architect of dreams
Lady Liberty envisions and designs the dream of freedom for humanity.
I promise nothing is as simple as it seems
She explains that freedom is not an easy accomplishment, and there are many challenges ahead.
You must forgive me if I cannot give a foolproof guarantee
She acknowledges the inherent uncertainty and unpredictability in the pursuit of liberty.
Still - a wealth of history - should provide some currency
The rich history of struggles against injustice should guide people on the path to freedom.
And for all those keepin' score
For those who measure and judge the success of the liberty movement.
I still shine a beacon
Lady Liberty is still leading people towards the light of freedom.
Right here by an open golden door
The United States is the only country having an open invitation to people seeking liberty.
The dream can never die
The idea of liberty and freedom must be sustained generation after generation.
If we hold the torch on high
If people enthusiastically carry on the campaign for freedom.
And freedom stays alive
If freedom retains the status it has achieved.
With sacrifice.
Only by giving up something can freedom be achieved and preserved.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Shotton, Richard Emmett
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