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An Incarnation's Dream
Atheist Lyrics
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The mutes the bums
The dogs with mange, the poor,
Doesn't anybody help themselves anymore
I guess not
Barefoot pregnant women
Little kids with snot on their face
A land of plenty, a dynasty of disgrace !
Careening on the outer limits of reality
My mission to create a better galaxy
I must not fail them now,
I look inside to see that it's clear
Living life is just not enough
You must persevere
Please grab hold
Not to things that are bought
But to things that cannot be sold,
Then you'll see
You're released by trial and error
The world's prophecy is to learn
A candle lit from the bottom
Will soon start to burn
Don't dignify, a false spy in the sky
Re-route your path
With the blink of an eye
Walking around with a mind of your own
With a glance to the past
You can see we have grown
How much we have grown
It's been my dream
To enter the stream
To let carnates know
What life really means
If one understands
That's all I can ask
Life to you
Is such a wretched task
The lyrics of "An Incarnation's Dream" by Atheist express a deep sense of dissatisfaction with the state of the world and a desire to make it better. The opening lines describe a scene of poverty and neglect - the mutes, bums, and dogs with mange represent the marginalized members of society, while the barefoot pregnant women and children with snot on their faces stand in for those who are struggling to survive in the face of overwhelming adversity. The singer is dismayed by the fact that nobody seems to be doing anything to help themselves or each other, and sees this as an indictment of a society that has lost its way.
Against this backdrop of despair, the song's narrator resolves to take action to create a "better galaxy". They are committed to this mission - "I must not fail them now" - and look inward to find the courage and strength they need to succeed. The lyrics encourage listeners to persevere in the face of adversity, to hold onto things that cannot be bought or sold, and to reject false promises of salvation from above. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer's dream is to help others understand the value of life, despite its myriad difficulties.
Overall, "An Incarnation's Dream" is a powerful meditation on the importance of taking responsibility for one's own destiny and working to make the world a better place. It portrays a society in crisis, and offers a glimmer of hope that change is possible if we are willing to take action and embrace the difficult path of trial and error.
Line by Line Meaning
It all seems so strange
The current state of the world is perplexing
The mutes the bums
The voiceless and the homeless
The dogs with mange, the poor,
The neglected and underprivileged
Doesn't anybody help themselves anymore
Is self-sufficiency a thing of the past?
I guess not
It appears not
Barefoot pregnant women
Expecting mothers without proper shoes
Little kids with snot on their face
Children in a state of uncleanliness
A land of plenty, a dynasty of disgrace !
There's an abundance of resources but a lack of morality
I'll manifest for you
I'll turn my dream into a reality
Careening on the outer limits of reality
Pushing beyond the boundaries of what's considered possible
My mission to create a better galaxy
My purpose is to improve the world
I must not fail them now,
I can't disappoint those who rely on me
I look inside to see that it's clear
I search within myself for clarity
Living life is just not enough
Merely existing isn't fulfilling
You must persevere
One must endure and keep going
Please grab hold
Take hold of
Not to things that are bought
Not to material possessions
But to things that cannot be sold,
But to intangible things
Then you'll see
You'll understand
You're released by trial and error
One learns and grows from their mistakes
The world's prophecy is to learn
The world's purpose is to gain knowledge
A candle lit from the bottom
Starting from the ground up
Will soon start to burn
Will quickly ignite into a flame
Don't dignify, a false spy in the sky
Don't entertain the idea of a fake deity in the sky
Re-route your path
Change the course you're taking
With the blink of an eye
Quickly and easily
Walking around with a mind of your own
Having independent thoughts
With a glance to the past
Looking back in time
You can see we have grown
You'll notice our progress
How much we have grown
The extent of our progress
It's been my dream
It's always been my aspiration
To enter the stream
To become a part of something greater
To let carnates know
To inform those existing in fleshly form
What life really means
The true essence of existence
If one understands
If someone comprehends
That's all I can ask
That's the only request I have
Life to you
The way you perceive existence
Is such a wretched task
Is an unpleasant undertaking
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: KELLY R. SHAEFER, RAND BURKEY, ROGER PATTERSON, STEVE FLYNN
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