Their best known song is probably 'A Toast To The People', which was released on the 2014 version of Scott-Heron's 'Pieces Of A Man' album.
Peace
Black And Blues Lyrics
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Seems I hear it every day
You know it's always on my mind
As I struggle to find my way
But I can't remember half the pain
Things to set my mind at ease
‘Cause I know we're out here just searching
Struggling, struggling as I am for peace
This world of ours always torn by wars
And it makes you sit down and ask yourself:
Just what am I living for?
And, in the darkness or the dawn
I get down on my knees
Asking the heavens up above me:
Where can a man find peace? I want
To know: is it a dove
Flying somewhere over Asia?
Or my brothers losing their
Lives in the streets?
Or in the shelter of my
Woman's arms? Want to know
Where, where can a man find peace?
It seems that thunder rules my life
Every day, every day
And every sleepless night and I'll say
"Tell me" Can anybody tell me please?
Which way is the road to peace? I want
To know: where can a man find peace?
Tell me: where
Where can a man find peace? Tell me:
Which way is the road to peace?
Tell me, tell me
The song "Peace" by Black Dresses revolves around the world peace concept, and the lyrics talk about how hard it is to cope with the current state of the world. The repetition of the phrase "world peace" throughout the song emphasizes the desire for a peaceful world. The chorus describes the struggle to go on and how it grinds the soul down to the bone, making it difficult to heal. The lyrics suggest that people are losing hope and don't know what to do to achieve peace.
The verses describe the pain and desperation felt by people living in a world filled with fear and uncertainty. The lyrics mention "childish dreams," "falling tears," and "aching hearts," portraying the helplessness and vulnerability of humanity. The song also references religious imagery, such as "porcelain angels," "dead Jesus age," and "desperate prayers," highlighting the need for divine intervention.
Overall, "Peace" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to think about the importance of world peace and the struggle it takes to achieve it. By emphasizing the pain and desperation experienced in the world, the song aims to inspire hope and motivate people to take action towards a peaceful future.
Line by Line Meaning
World peace
The ultimate goal of peace for the entire world
World peace, world peace, world peace
Repeated emphasis on the desire for peace
What do we do?
A question of what actions to take towards achieving peace
When it's this hard to go on
The struggle in persevering amidst difficulties
Grind it down to the bone
Pushing oneself to the limit
Grinding further than bone
Going beyond what is thought to be possible
All the way to the soul
Going to the deepest levels of oneself
Never had that much soul
The lack of depth in one's being
All these wounds that won't heal
Unresolved pain and hurt
When I'm all out of hope
When there seems to be no expectation for change or improvement
Hope
The need for hope in order to move forward
Childish dreams feel so painful
Innocent aspirations that bring pain due to unfulfillment
Falling tears
The expression of sadness or grief
Sparkling
The beauty in sadness or tears
Rainbow
A symbol of hope and happiness amidst a storm
Desperate prayers
Urgent pleas for help or guidance
Porcelain angels
Fragile beings that symbolize purity or innocence
Aching hearts feel so shameful
The stigma associated with emotional pain or suffering
I'm center stage
Feeling as if in the spotlight or public eye
Dead Jesus age
A reference to the age at which Jesus died
Just turn the page
Moving on from the past or present
I'm gone
Disappearing or leaving existence
This doleful clown
Feeling sadness or despair despite putting on a facade of happiness
Is breaking down
Falling apart or losing composure
So serious
The gravity or weight of the situation
It hurts
The pain or discomfort experienced
This regimen
The structured routine or pattern
We're taking in
Incorporating or accepting
Of vapor trails
The transience or fleeting nature of life
And TV meals
The unfulfillment of artificial or superficial things
It's all the same
The monotony or sameness of life
We're not to blame
The lack of responsibility for societal issues
I want peace, world peace motherfucker
The desire for peace, emphasizing the urgency and importance of it
Okay
End of a thought or statement
ESPer99
A reference to the music group or artist
2020, 2020
The year the song was released, possibly meant to represent clarity of vision or foresight
I dream
The hope and aspirations for something better
Of something more than what's here
The desire for more than what currently exists
Of something bigger than this
The longing for something greater and more significant
Of something bigger than fear
The hope for something that transcends fear
There's nothing bigger than fear
The acknowledgement of fear's powerful hold on people
The purgatorial conditions
The difficult and oppressive nature of daily life
Of the steps we take to live (to live)
The struggles of living and surviving
What gives? (What gives?)
Expressions of confusion or exasperation
What's wrong? (Stop it) (What's wrong?)
The acknowledgement of societal problems and needing to act on them
What's real? (Stop it) (What's real?)
The search for authenticity and truth amidst confusion and disillusionment
Too much (Stop it) (Too much)
Feeling overwhelmed by societal issues
Too fast (Stop it) (Too fast)
Feeling like change is happening too quickly to catch up
(Stop it) To deal with it (Deal with it)
Pushing through the difficulties to address the problems
It's cool,
An expression of agreement or understanding
I don't really mean it
A possible indication of sarcasm
World peace
Reiteration of the desire for peace
World peace motherfucker
Emphasizing the urgency for peace and the importance of it
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