Eve
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The eastern world, it is explodin'
Violence flarin' and bullets loadin'
You're old enough to kill, but not for votin'
And that Jordan River has bodies floatin'

But you tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
You don't believe
We're on the eve of destruction

Don't you understand what I'm tryin' to say
Can't you feel the fears that I'm feelin' today'
If the button is pushed there's no runnin' away
There'll be no one to save with the world in a grave
Take a look around ya boy, it's bound to scare ya boy

But you tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
You don't believe
We're on the eve of destruction

My blood's so mad, it feels like coagulatin'
I'm sitting here just contemplatin'
You can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation
And a handful of senators can't pass legislation
And marches alone can't bring integration
When human respect is disintegratin'
Now this whole crazy world is just too frustratin'

But you tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
You don't believe
We're on the eve of destruction
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People I hate, that's understood
It will make stuff hard to under
Was feeling blooded to human race
If you win your war it's the same old place

The poundin' drums, the pride and disgrace
You can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace
Hate your next-door neighbor, but don't forget to say grace

But tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
You don't believe
We're on the eve of

But tell me
Over and over and over again, my friend
You don't believe
We're on the eve of destruction

You don't believe
We're on the eve of destruction
You don't believe
We're on the eve of destruction




Yeah, you don't believe
We're on the eve of destruction

Overall Meaning

The song "Eve of Destruction" by Barry McGuire covers the fear, confusion, and anger of the youth during the Vietnam War era. The lyrics reflect the unrest in America during the time, with tensions rising over the threat of nuclear war and the Civil Rights Movement. The first verse points out the violence in the world, specifically in the Middle East, mentioning the Jordan River as a place where dead bodies are found. The second verse warns of the potential for the end of the world with the push of a button, urging humanity to take a look at what they are doing to themselves. The third verse acknowledges that there are things going on in the world that are frustrating, but just burying your dead and hating your neighbor is not going to make it better. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction," driving home the urgency of the message.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the state of America in the 1960s, with its fears, anxieties, and injustices. It captures a sense of disillusionment and desperation that was felt by many during this time, and it still resonates today.


Line by Line Meaning

The eastern world, it is explodin'
Tension is high in the eastern part of the world, with violence likely to break out at any time.


Violence flarin' and bullets loadin'
Amidst the tension in the east, violence and clashes are becoming increasingly common.


You're old enough to kill, but not for votin'
The draft is admitting young men who are old enough to be sent to war, but not yet old enough to vote.


And that Jordan River has bodies floatin'
The violence and conflict in the Middle East, where the Jordan River is located, has led to many deaths.


But you tell me
Despite the clear signs of impending disaster, there are still people who refuse to see the danger.


Over and over and over again, my friend
The warning has been given many times, but some still refuse to listen.


You don't believe
There are still those who refuse to believe that the world is on the brink of destruction.


We're on the eve of destruction
The signs of crisis are imminent, and disaster is on the horizon.


Don't you understand what I'm tryin' to say
The urgency of the message is clear, but some people still fail to grasp its significance.


Can't you feel the fears that I'm feelin' today'
The artist is gripped by a sense of fear and urgency, and wishes that others shared their perspective.


If the button is pushed there's no runnin' away
If nuclear war were to break out, there would be no way to escape the ensuing devastation.


There'll be no one to save with the world in a grave
If humanity is destroyed, there will be no one left to save, and the planet will be left barren.


Take a look around ya boy, it's bound to scare ya boy
The evidence of the world's impending doom is all around us, and should inspire fear and urgency in all who witness it.


My blood's so mad, it feels like coagulatin'
The singer's anger and fear are so intense that they feel as if their blood is clotting.


I'm sitting here just contemplatin'
The gravity of the situation has caused the singer to pause and reflect on the state of the world.


You can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation
The truth about the state of the world cannot be ignored, hidden, or denied. It will always be there, unregulated by any power.


And a handful of senators can't pass legislation
Despite their power, senators cannot solve the problems facing the world with mere legislation alone.


And marches alone can't bring integration
Protests and demonstrations are important, but cannot bring about true integration and unity.


When human respect is disintegratin'
The breakdown of human respect is at the heart of many of the world's problems.


Now this whole crazy world is just too frustratin'
The artist is overwhelmed and frustrated by the chaos and danger in the world.


People I hate, that's understood
The artist acknowledges that there are people in the world who they despise.


It will make stuff hard to under
This hatred complicates understanding and makes it difficult to find solutions to the world's problems.


Was feeling blooded to human race
Despite the difficulties, the singer still feels a sense of kinship and loyalty to all of humanity.


If you win your war it's the same old place
Fighting and conflict will not lead to true change or progress, but will only repeat the same patterns of destruction and despair.


The poundin' drums, the pride and disgrace
The sound and fury of war evoke both pride and shame, but ultimately lead only to suffering.


You can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace
The singer cautions that we should not forget the lessons of the past, even once the immediate threats have passed.


Hate your next-door neighbor, but don't forget to say grace
Despite our differences, we should still strive to be kind to one another and maintain respect, even in difficult times.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVE JEFFERS, MELVIN CHARLES BRADFORD, LEON HAYWOOD, MARSHALL MCQUEEN, BILL JR. WILLIAMS

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