Ground Zero
Chris Cornell (www.pinchala.cl) Lyrics
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Yeah, you like that?
When it all falls down
And the law don't count
And it don't seem fair
And the people don't care
Who in the world you gonna hold
When all the world keeps holding on at ground zero
We'll leave it all with God.
When it all falls down
And we almost drown
When the sin sinks in
I guess it's every man for himself
Where in the world you gonna go
Who in the world you gonna hold
When all the world keeps holding on at ground zero
We'll leave it all with God
When the war it rages over the ages
You can't erase it once you spill the
Blood on the concrete river of deceit
Will you be around?
When it all falls down
And the law don't count
And it don't seem fair
And the people don't care
Where in the world you gonna go
Who in the world you gonna hold
When all of the world keeps holding on at ground zero
We'll leave it all with
God.
In "Ground Zero," Chris Cornell sings about the aftermath of a collective tragedy. He paints a grim picture of a world where law fails to protect, fairness becomes a distant memory, and people lose their ability to care. When everything they've ever known falls apart and they are left with nothing, they find themselves searching for something to hold on to. Cornell asks the listener to consider where they will go and who they will hold in such a moment of crisis. He suggests that, at ground zero, the only option may be to leave it all with God.
Throughout the song, Cornell addresses the themes of loss, death, and desperation. He notes that when sin sinks in and humans are left to fend for themselves, they may inevitably turn on each other in their quest for survival. Cornell also explores the idea of war and its enduring impact on people and communities. He implores listeners to think about the consequences of violence and to be aware of the lasting effects it may leave behind. Ultimately, "Ground Zero" is a poignant commentary on the fragility of human life and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
When it all falls down
When everything around us collapses and nothing seems to work out as it should.
And the law don't count
When the laws and rules don't matter anymore, and everything seems out of control.
And it don't seem fair
When events and circumstances seem unjust and unfair, and there appears to be no reasoning behind them.
And the people don't care
When the society and the people around us become indifferent to issues and problems that affect us all.
Where in the world you gonna go
When there is nowhere to turn and no solutions in sight- where do we go?
Who in the world you gonna hold
When everything we believed in and trusted becomes shaky- who do we hold onto?
When all the world keeps holding on at ground zero
When we are all hanging by a thread and struggling to survive despite the chaos around us.
We'll leave it all with God.
When all else fails, we surrender to the higher power and trust that everything will be alright in the end.
And we almost drown
When everything around us becomes too much to handle, and we feel like we are drowning in our fears and anxieties.
When the sin sinks in
When our mistakes and wrongdoings start to take a toll on us, and we begin to feel the weight of our sins.
I guess it's every man for himself
When the world becomes a survival game, and we all have to fend for ourselves to make it through.
When the war it rages over the ages
When conflicts and wars continue to rage on for an eternity, and we are left wondering if there will ever be peace.
You can't erase it once you spill the
Once we cause lasting damage with our actions, we cannot undo the harm that has been done.
Blood on the concrete river of deceit
When lies and deception have become a part of our society and culture, and we cannot trust anyone or anything anymore.
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Written by: CHRIS CORNELL, JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JEROME HARMON
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