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Turn The Tables
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care about my brother ?
Give a nickel to some charity,
should I even bother ?
The earth rotates continually, so cold and systematic,
somewhere inside a Universe grown huge beyond belief
But down here we're narrow-minded, there's trouble 'n pain.
Do you identify a friend,
when he needs a helpin' hand ?
Take a good look around you, tell me what you see.
Are things the way they really ought to be ?
See the "bourgeois" staring daggers at the beggar in the street,
while praising the "good-lord" for all his gifts
For the sake of Mankind
we must show we're able...
To turn the tables.
For the sake of Mankind
we must show we're able...
To turn the tables.
There's a price to be paid
Expect...
Through the ages ever since the dawn of Man,
we've learned how to survive - the hard way.
Time, the great-healer, has taught us well;
We've turned 'gainst mother-nature..turned
Heaven into hell. Will we live to tell...?
No - mercy! Expect, no - mercy!
No - mercy!
The lyrics of Artch's song Turn The Tables delve into the concept of humanity and our actions towards one another. The first stanza questions the individual's responsibility towards others, whether it be caring for one's brother, donating to charity, and the general struggle between making a difference and feeling like it's worthless. The second stanza explores the universe and the grander scheme of things beyond narrow-mindedness; however, down here, the world is full of trouble and pain resulting from man's greed. The bridge urges listeners to identify and help their friends, to take a good look around and assess whether things are as they ought to be. Lastly, the chorus insists on humanity's ability to turn the tables for the sake of mankind, leading listeners to believe that there is a price to be paid to achieve this.
Line by Line Meaning
Should I care if tomorrow comes, care about my brother ?
Is it important to extend care to someone tomorrow? Does it matter if I help my sibling?
Give a nickel to some charity, should I even bother?
Is it even worthwhile to donate a small amount to a charitable organization?
The earth rotates continually, so cold and systematic, somewhere inside a Universe grown huge beyond belief
The world keeps moving predictably, while the universe around it continues to expand to staggering proportions.
But down here we're narrow-minded, there's trouble 'n pain. Cause one man's loss, is another man's gain.
On our small planet, we often fail to look at things beyond our perspective. However, due to this shortsightedness, one person's loss becomes someone else's gain, causing strife and suffering.
Do you identify a friend, when he needs a helpin' hand ?
Do you recognize when your friend needs your assistance?
Take a good look around you, tell me what you see. Are things the way they really ought to be ?
Observe your surroundings, and ask yourself if they meet the ideal standard.
See the "bourgeois" staring daggers at the beggar in the street, while praising the "good-lord" for all his gifts
Observe the wealthy looking down upon the indigent, but being grateful for their own blessings from God.
For the sake of Mankind we must show we're able... To turn the tables.
We need to demonstrate our capability to overturn the established, unjust power dynamic for the betterment of humanity.
There's a price to be paid Expect...
Actions have consequences, so be prepared for the outcome.
Through the ages ever since the dawn of Man, we've learned how to survive - the hard way.
For centuries, humans have developed the necessary skills to persevere through difficult situations.
Time, the great-healer, has taught us well; We've turned 'gainst mother-nature..turned Heaven into hell. Will we live to tell...?
Despite natural disasters being a test of human resilience, we as humans have consistently been our own worst enemy, mistreating the planet and turning it into a living nightmare. Do we heed the warnings in time to undo the damage?
No - mercy! Expect, no - mercy! No - mercy!
There is no room for sympathy or clemency in order to make a necessary change.
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