40 Furrows
Common Market Lyrics

Hopped up, beast in the veins, and when it courses through
Excited and filled with energy, this person has a fierce intensity and when that passion is released, it can be overwhelming.

He's liable to get at you something awful
His forceful nature can be dangerous for those who cross him.

Push up on a posse like 'you prolly a product of something, too'
He challenges and confronts others indiscriminately, implying that everyone has some sort of shady past.

But of course, obstacle the whole line could run through
He's so persistent that he'd overcome any obstacle in his path.

Fire breather like he's swallowing bottles of paraffin
He's intense and passionate, like a mythical creature breathing fire.

Peregrine clutch on the cup, shootin' a pair of them
He's skilled and precise in his actions, like a falcon grasping its prey and shooting two shots at once.

Love hustler, pash pusher – penny-a-peck
He's a smooth talker and expert at seducing people, but it's only for cheap and temporary gains.

The effect blocked and set the scene at Virginia Tech
The tragic event at Virginia Tech is seen as a reflection of a wider societal problem.

Ripple rocked water craft – helluva wake
Causing a disturbance and leaving a huge impact, much like a large boat sailing through calm waters.

Now it's either orders or oars taken from the head of state
The government is either giving orders or taking direct action to control things, leaving little room for other options.

Stay deliberating probable cause for allegation
People are constantly analyzing and justifying their actions, looking for any reason or justification to support their accusations.

We're rowing, they're steady posturing to keep their backs straightened
The common people are working hard and struggling, while the powerful elites maintain their composure and protective barriers.

No doubt, baby – varsity crew
Despite the challenges, they are still moving forward with determination and strength, like a highly skilled sports team.

Steer the vessel over top of the swell and dock boon
They are skillfully overcoming challenges to reach a safe destination.

Proper swoon unit, group and do work; usurp swagger lords
They are a powerful collective, working together to overthrow the arrogant and self-important elites.

Lip servicing, you're sayin' shit with the jabber jaws
People are talking and talking, but not really saying anything important or valuable.

Love how you're suckin' down the back catalog
They appreciate and enjoy the old, classic ways of doing things.

Yeah, the money moves slow, but it's plenty room to grow
Things may not seem to be moving quickly, but there is still plenty of potential and possibility for growth and improvement.

Notice the glow – they're rollin' in with Tennyson brigades
The elites are arriving with their wealthy supporters and powerful armies.

To collect tithe – slide your ten percent in the plate
They are demanding payment and submission, like a religious organization collecting a mandatory offering.

Gotta spend to save, double-up – stackin' the odds
People feel like they have to invest a lot of money to get ahead, which is a risky and potentially damaging move.

Apply your cosmetics, baby – get attractive for God
People are trying to look good and appealing, perhaps to impress a divine being or earn divine approval.

And if the rapture don't come, cousin, then pass the guns
People may feel like they are close to the end times and are either preparing for a divine event or a violent one.

I burn 'em for the return of my investment funds
They are willing to sacrifice and destroy things in order to protect and retrieve their financial investments.

Trouble jumpin' on – I saw when the chariot swung low
They're aware of the difficulties and dangers that are approaching, and perhaps even see divine signs of coming trouble.

And I blinked but, I think I caught a glimpse of Seung Cho
They recall the infamous Virginia Tech shooter and the tragedy that occurred there.

Unsho' if even one'll go or if I wanna know
They're not sure if any of these events will actually occur, or if they even want them to happen.

Hail a yellow cab to carry me back home – the bungalow
They just want to go back to where they feel safe and comfortable, where everything is simple and predictable.

Shanty complex and the resolution is simple
The problem is complex, but the solution is actually quite straightforward.

Turn the temple into condos and sell bottled water
People are exploiting and commodifying religious and cultural spaces and traditions for profit and personal gain.

I aint bothered over nothin', the covenant's up in Gotham
They're not concerned about anything and just want to enjoy their life, even if it means ignoring larger societal problems.

With a wonderful underabundance of love, it's a problem
Although there is plenty of love in the world, it doesn't seem to be enough to overcome all the other issues and conflicts that exist.

For city staff, take it to the magistrate
If someone has a complaint or issue with city government, they should take it to the appropriate legal authority.

From an early age, I played with matches, mate
They've always been drawn to dangerous and risky behavior, like playing with fire.

Charred world of waste, pray I make it to the holy gates
The world is polluted and ruined, and they hope they will still be able to enter into a divine paradise or afterlife.

Spent my last days askin' for lights, cravin' the burley taste
In their final moments, they are still addicted to harmful and unhealthy behavior, like smoking.

Kentuck' your jewelry, your crucifix is proven to be fool's gold
They're calling out people who care too much about material possessions, especially if they are religious symbols or statuses.

Now I'mma show you how to use it to plow rows
They're demonstrating that these symbols and items can actually be used to do work and cultivate the land, rather than just being for show.

Synonymous are worship and work
Working hard and doing good things can be just as meaningful and important as traditional religious worship and practices.

Prostrate and put your face in the dirt (like this)...
In order to connect with the divine, one should show humility and submission, like kneeling and putting one's face in the ground.