In These Times
D.O.N Lyrics
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A roar down the road of a rumbling war
I have faith in these desolate times
A chill from the eyes of a man of political skill
I have faith but for how much longer?
It seems to me, bitter trees, full of fleas
Summarily hold the branches
Stealing keys, to our ranches
I have faith in these desolate times
A score to the sound of the feet of a journeyman's tour
I have faith in these desolate times
A feel and a hope and belief that man's peace will be still
I have faith but for how much longer?
The village green, people seen, full of beans
Imagining the course of action
And in between, shopping scenes, plasticine
Suburban dreams, an empty faction
I have faith in these desolate times
Show fear, and the smoke of a gun trigger pulling finger pressure comes near
I have faith in these desolate times
Before long, the lamb and the lion may lie with the lass in the grass at dawn
I have faith but for how much longer?
In D.O.N's song In These Times, the lyrics communicate the artist's unwavering faith in trying and difficult times. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the artist expressing his faith amidst the rumbling war and man of political skill. However, the artist questions the duration of his faith, wondering how much longer he can believe in the midst of such desolation.
The second verse portrays the bitter reality of the times - the presence of "bitter trees full of fleas" and "thieves stealing keys to our ranches". The artist then contrasts this bleak reality with the image of a village green full of people full of imagination and hope. In the final stanza, the artist again expresses his faith in these challenging times but also highlights the looming threat of firearms and triggers. Nevertheless, the last line of the song provides a glimmer of hope, with the image of the lamb and the lion lying with the lass in the grass at dawn.
Overall, In These Times is a song that encapsulates the human experience of enduring difficult and trying times but still holding on to faith and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I have faith in these desolate times
Despite the challenging circumstances, I continue to hold onto hope and belief.
A roar down the road of a rumbling war
The noise of conflict and unrest echoes loudly in the distance.
A chill from the eyes of a man of political skill
A cold, calculated demeanor emanates from a skilled politician's gaze.
I have faith but for how much longer?
Doubts about the sustainability of my belief begin to arise.
It seems to me, bitter trees, full of fleas
Metaphorically, the trees around us are diseased and infested, reflecting the negative state of our surroundings.
Summarily hold the branches
The infected trees are firmly holding onto their branches, refusing to let them go.
People we, falling leaves, watching thieves
Like leaves falling from a tree, we watch as thieves steal from us and take what is rightfully ours.
Stealing keys, to our ranches
With the ability to steal our metaphorical keys, those in power hold control over our lives and possessions.
A score to the sound of the feet of a journeyman's tour
The footsteps of a skilled traveler create a musical score, signifying movement and progress despite the desolate times.
A feel and a hope and belief that man's peace will be still
There is a sense of emotion and optimism that mankind can achieve peace despite the current state of the world.
The village green, people seen, full of beans
The village is alive with energy and excitement, showcasing the potential for positive change.
Imagining the course of action
The people are envisioning a way to take action and make a difference in their community.
And in between, shopping scenes, plasticine
Amidst the enthusiasm and progress, there are still mundane, commercial aspects of life that distract from the greater issues at hand.
Suburban dreams, an empty faction
The suburban lifestyle and aspirations can feel shallow and unfulfilling in the grand scheme of things.
Show fear, and the smoke of a gun trigger pulling finger pressure comes near
In times of fear and uncertainty, the potential for violence and destruction lurks dangerously close.
Before long, the lamb and the lion may lie with the lass in the grass at dawn
There is hope that even the most unlikely individuals or groups can come together and find peace.
Lyrics Β© EMI Music Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY
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