No World for Tomorrow
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics
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Oh, no more hands to hold
When the page turns tomorrow with the hurt to give up
Curse us as God has (sold us)
Believe me, Hell has no room for your crime here
So beat me, till the blood and the bone finds our end near
Bye, bye world, or will our hope still hold on?
The things that will come of these (days)
Raise your hands high!
Young brothers and sisters
There's a world's worth of work and a need for you
Oh, a change is coming, feel these doors now closing in
Is there no world for tomorrow, if we wait for today?
So march to the drumming, show them you're coming
You've been their play toy
Cut to the carving
Bleed them 'til robbing
Enough! They'll take no more
You've been given all the power, boy
Now go and make your move
Curse us, these Gods, aren't faking
Have mercy on the cowards, boy.
They'll pray to have you lose
Help us, this world's now breaking
So now they've noticed all you've given in sound
Let us in. Let us in
Give me love over life, the sweet soft of ground
Let us in. Let us in now
Bye, bye world, or will our hope still hold on?
Boy, you're never going see
The things that will come of these (days)
Raise your hands high!
Young brothers and sisters
There's a world's worth of work and a need for you
Oh, a change is coming, feel these doors now closing in
Is there no world for tomorrow, if we wait for today?
So march to the drumming, show them you're coming
You've been their play toy.
Cut to the carving
Bleed them 'til robbing
Enough! They'll take no more
In the light we'll sing, as all hurt must bring
In the falling cusp of all broken things
In the coming dusk, you will call on us and unite we must
I'm the Crowing!
You all think you've figured me out. Do as I say!
Your words mean nothing at all, so now I lay
I said, "Come, Momma! Come, Momma! As I need"
I said, "Come, Momma! Come, Momma! We'll watch you bleed"
What did I do to deserve all of this?
What did I do to deserve all of you?
Raise your hands high
Young brothers and sisters,
There's a world's worth of work and a need for you.
Oh, a change is coming, feel these doors now closing in
Is there no world for tomorrow, if we wait for today?
Bye, bye world, or will our hope still hold on?
The song "No World For Tomorrow" by Coheed and Cambria seems to be about societal chaos and the power of the younger generation to make a positive change. The opening lines suggest a sense of despair and hopelessness, with the realization that there is no one left to turn to. The singer seems to be addressing a group of young people, urging them to take action and make a change in the world. He speaks of a coming change, and the doors closing in, suggesting a sense of urgency. In the bridge, the singer seems to question his own place in the chaos, wondering what he did to deserve this.
The chorus, with its repeated plea to raise hands high, seems to be a call to action, a rallying cry for the younger generation who are being urged to unite and fight against the chaos. The lines "you've been their play toy, cut to the carving, bleed them till robbing" suggest a sense of exploitation and the need for the younger generation to stand up for themselves and fight against this exploitation. The final lines of the song seem to be a plea for a better future, with the singer asking whether there is any hope for tomorrow if we don't start working towards it today.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait! There's never been a mess like this
This situation is unprecedented and chaotic.
Oh, no more hands to hold
There is no one left to turn to for help or support.
When the page turns tomorrow with the hurt to give up
The future is uncertain and daunting due to past pain.
Curse us as God has (sold us)
Blame humanity for the problems facing society as a whole.
Believe me, Hell has no room for your crime here
There is no place for wrongdoing, even in the afterlife.
So beat me, till the blood and the bone finds our end near
Punish me physically until death draws close.
Bye, bye world, or will our hope still hold on?
Will humanity survive, or will it fall to chaos and despair?
Boy, you're never going see
You cannot predict or comprehend the future.
The things that will come of these (days)
The implications and consequences of the present are far-reaching and unclear.
Raise your hands high!
Gather together, stand up and demand change.
Young brothers and sisters
All people, regardless of age or gender, need to work together.
There's a world's worth of work and a need for you
There is so much to be done, and everyone has a role to play.
Oh, a change is coming, feel these doors now closing in
There is a shift happening, and the old ways are becoming irrelevant and ineffective.
Is there no world for tomorrow, if we wait for today?
Will there be a future to look forward to if we don't act now?
So march to the drumming, show them you're coming
Take a stand and make your voice heard.
You've been their play toy
Those in power have taken advantage of those without it for far too long.
Cut to the carving
Take action, even if it is not easy or pleasant.
Bleed them 'til robbing
Take away their power and resources through any means necessary.
Enough! They'll take no more
A call to action - refuse to be exploited or oppressed.
In the light we'll sing, as all hurt must bring
Out of pain and darkness comes hope and healing.
In the falling cusp of all broken things
In moments of loss and chaos, there is room for rebuilding and growth.
In the coming dusk, you will call on us and unite we must
When things get difficult, we must work together and support one another.
I'm the Crowing!
I will overcome any adversity and rise above my challenges.
You all think you've figured me out. Do as I say!
Others may underestimate me, but I am in control and will make my own decisions.
Your words mean nothing at all, so now I lay
I will not be swayed by others' opinions or criticism.
I said, "Come, Momma! Come, Momma! As I need"
A desperate plea for help or guidance.
I said, "Come, Momma! Come, Momma! We'll watch you bleed"
A desire for revenge and punishment on those who have wronged me or others.
What did I do to deserve all of this?
A sense of confusion and disillusionment with the world.
Raise your hands high
An exhortation to join together and fight for change.
Is there no world for tomorrow, if we wait for today?
The consequences of inaction could be dire - we must act now to secure a future for ourselves and others.
Bye, bye world, or will our hope still hold on?
The future remains uncertain, but we must remain hopeful and work towards a better future.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDIO SANCHEZ, TRAVIS STEVER
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