Who Will Raise Their Voice?
Capercaillie Lyrics
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And the truth comes shining through.
I will watch the sparks fly
From deadlines overdue
Make no mistake now
Time will hunt them down
Till the language of reason
Who will raise their voice, as the cruel winds blow
And who will call a truce, and who can break our fall
Whisper words of reason to those without a song
Who will raise their voice, and carry us along.
Those images are everywhere, like sand in your hair
From the beaches of childhood they slip through my fingers they're
Like years of our lives, tormenting and cruel
Will the world look that way again, silent and true?
So when the smoke clears
And the truth comes shining through
Those prophecies they made
Will crumble in two, like a dark horse riding, graceful through the night
You're the language of reason
The language of life.
The song "Who Will Raise Their Voice?" by Scottish folk band Capercaillie is a reflection on the state of the world, both past and present, and a call to action for those who see the truth behind the smoke and mirrors. The opening lines suggest a sense of anticipation for the moment when the truth will be revealed, and the singer expects sparks to fly when deadlines are overdue. As the truth begins to emerge, they predict that time will catch up with those who have been hiding it and force them into a confrontation with the "language of reason."
The chorus of the song asks a series of questions, challenging the listener to consider who will speak up and stand their ground in the face of adversity. The lines "who will call a truce" and "whisper words of reason to those without a song" suggest a desire for peace and understanding among all people, and an understanding that it is up to individuals to raise their voices and carry others with them. The imagery in the second verse paints a picture of the fleeting nature of life and the persistence of memories, and the final lines of the song emphasize the power of language and reason to move the world forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When the smoke clears
Once the chaos and confusion settles
And the truth comes shining through.
And the reality of the situation becomes clear
I will watch the sparks fly
I will witness the repercussions
From deadlines overdue
From unresolved issues
Make no mistake now
Do not misunderstand
Time will hunt them down
Time will catch up with them
Till the language of reason
Until logic and rationality
Runs them to (the) ground.
Bring them to their downfall
Who will raise their voice, as the cruel winds blow
Who will speak up when times are tough
And who will call a truce, and who can break our fall
And who will facilitate a peaceful resolution, and who can save us from destruction
Whisper words of reason to those without a song
Speak wise words to those who are feeling lost and hopeless
Who will raise their voice, and carry us along.
Who will be the voice of leadership and guide us forward
Those images are everywhere, like sand in your hair
Those memories surround us, like grains of sand that are hard to get rid of
From the beaches of childhood they slip through my fingers they're
Remnants of our youth that we can never fully let go of
Like years of our lives, tormenting and cruel
Time can be a harsh reminder of past struggles
Will the world look that way again, silent and true?
Will history repeat itself and create another era of suffering?
Those prophecies they made
The predictions they made
Will crumble in two, like a dark horse riding, graceful through the night
Will eventually prove to be false, and disappear like a powerful yet fleeting vision
You're the language of reason
You possess the power of logic and rationality
The language of life.
Which is essential for successful living.
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