Anthem
Cast - Chess - Concept Album Cast Lyrics

There goes another one
Another person has died as a result of violence or injustice.

Look at what we've become
Reflecting on the negative state of society and how it has deteriorated.

A world full of loaded guns
A metaphor for the prevalence of violence and danger in society.

They're killing us just for fun
Expressing frustration and anger at the senseless violence and lack of value for human life.

Something's got to be done
Emphasizing the urgency for action and change to address the issues at hand.

Roger Roger, SOS
Using radio communication jargon to convey a distress signal or call for help.

We're losing heroes right and left
Acknowledging the loss of admirable and courageous individuals in society.

Don't have the luxury to wait on someone else to be our help
Realizing that relying on others for assistance or change is not an option and that action must be taken.

Our people are dying
Highlighting the tragic loss of lives within the community.

Are we nothing more than targets?
Questioning whether certain groups are being intentionally singled out and victimized.

How many more will it take to see a war has started?
Asking how many more deaths or acts of violence are needed for society to recognize the severity of the situation.

Breaker, Breaker
Using more radio jargon to capture attention and prepare for an important message to follow.

Can you tell me just how long it takes to change
Pondering the timeframe and effort required to bring about meaningful change.

The government you put your faith in
Addressing the reliance on the government to protect and serve its citizens.

Doesn't even know your name
Suggesting that individuals may feel overlooked or disregarded by the government.

Injustice and the violence raging on
Highlighting the ongoing presence and impact of injustice and violence in society.

We long for better days
Expressing a collective desire for a brighter future and improved circumstances.

Calling on the preacher
Seeking guidance, support, or moral leadership from religious figures.

As we become the prey
Describing how individuals are increasingly vulnerable and targeted by various forms of harm.

Dear America
Addressing the nation as a whole and directing the message of the song specifically to the United States.

I write you yet again
Indicating a repeated attempt to communicate concerns or grievances to the nation.

Our people are dead again
Highlighting the recurring loss of lives within the community.

Murdered and said offense
Referring to the killings as acts of murder and drawing attention to the gravity of the offense.

Seems to be a threat against
Suggesting that there is a pattern or deliberate targeting of certain individuals or groups.

People with melanin
Referring to people with darker skin tones, highlighting a potential racial element.

And we got hella evidence
Asserting that there is substantial evidence to support claims of injustice or discrimination.

So one time for the red white and blue
Expressing patriotism and acknowledging the symbols of the American flag and nation.

Where we love our flag, give a about our residents
Emphasizing the importance of valuing and caring for the people within the nation.

Land of the free, hold the note 'til it's true
Referencing the American promise of freedom and suggesting that it should be upheld and realized for all citizens.

You gon' stand to your feet 'til you dead cause it never ends
Encouraging individuals to continue fighting for justice and equality until their last breath, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the struggle.

Or does it?
Raising the possibility that change and resolution might eventually occur.

Maybe it does if reparations are put in the budget
Speculating that financial compensation for past wrongs could contribute to progress and reconciliation.

Maybe it does if information was really a hunnid
Proposing that complete and truthful information can lead to awareness and potential solutions.

Maybe it does if we stop hating, and get to where love is
Suggesting that embracing love and unity can help overcome divisions and lead to positive change.

Maybe it does, up to us, maybe it doesn't
Highlighting the uncertainty and responsibility individuals have in shaping the future.

Maybe corruption hits its summit, then the nation plummets
Speculating that if corruption reaches its peak, it could have devastating consequences for the nation as a whole.

Maybe injustice is confronted when the hate is summoned
Suggesting that addressing and confronting hatred can be a catalyst for justice and change.

But a change is coming
Expressing hope and belief that a positive transformation is on the horizon.

Home of the brave
Referring to the United States as a nation that values courage and bravery.

You afraid of something
Questioning why there is fear or resistance to addressing and resolving the issues at hand.

The perpetrator wasn't armed
Highlighting the imbalance and disproportionate use of force in certain situations.

But you came and gunned him
Describing a violent act carried out against an unarmed individual by someone in authority.

So who's the perpetrator?
Raising the question of accountability and pointing out the complexity of identifying the true wrongdoer in a given situation.