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Townes
Early Day Miners Lyrics
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I believe we were carried by the push and pull, the flood of fools and their lives
To wage a battle on the poor.
Falling from our ranks, deserting,
Withdrawing from our fates, retreating,
Falling from our ranks, deserting
To the marching of drums, belief goes on;
I would sit with [unintelligible]
That the actions chosen forever burden the soul.
And [unintelligible] our brothers back home.
Falling from our ranks, deserting,
Withdrawing from our fates, retreating,
Falling from our ranks, deserting
To the marching of drums, belief goes on;
A life admonished and loathed
The lyrics to Early Day Miners' song "Townes" reflect on the struggles and challenges of life, and the impact that the choices we make have on our fate. The opening lines, "I was born a victim to circumstance, time and chances cold," suggest a sense of helplessness and resignation to the unpredictable nature of life. However, the following lines, "I believe we were carried by the push and pull, the flood of fools and their lives / To wage a battle on the poor," imply a subtle critique of social and economic inequality, and the way in which it shapes the destiny of individuals and communities.
The chorus - "Falling from our ranks, deserting / Withdrawing from our fates, retreating / Falling from our ranks, deserting / To the marching of drums, belief goes on; / A life admonished and loathed" - is a powerful evocation of a sense of disillusionment and alienation. The imagery of falling and deserting suggests a sense of failure and defeat, while the repeated reference to "the marching of drums" implies a relentless and unstoppable force pushing people forward, even when they have lost faith in their cause or themselves. The final lines, "A life admonished and loathed," capture the essence of the song's mood, a sense of sadness and regret at the way things have turned out.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born a victim to circumstance, time and chances cold.
I believe that my birth and my life were predetermined and shaped by the circumstances, time and unpredictable opportunities or decisions that came before me.
I believe we were carried by the push and pull, the flood of fools and their lives
I believe that we were influenced by the decisions and actions of other people, who may not have had our best interests at heart.
To wage a battle on the poor.
I think that society is structured in a way that harms the poorest and most vulnerable people, and that it is our duty to fight against this injustice.
Falling from our ranks, deserting,
We are failing to live up to our own expectations and values, and are rejecting the path we once thought was right.
Withdrawing from our fates, retreating,
We are afraid to continue struggling and fighting against the odds, and are choosing to turn back and avoid the risks and challenges ahead.
To the marching of drums, belief goes on;
Despite our doubts and fears, we are still motivated by our beliefs and ideals, and we continue to pursue them.
A life admonished and loathed.
We are living a life that is constantly criticized and rejected by others, and that makes us feel unloved and unwanted.
I would sit with [unintelligible]
I would like to talk with people who have experienced similar struggles and challenges, and who can offer me understanding and support.
That the actions chosen forever burden the soul.
I believe that every decision we make and every action we take has a lasting impact on our psyche and our conscience, and that we must choose wisely.
And [unintelligible] our brothers back home.
And we must also recognize the pain and suffering of our fellow humans, especially those who are far away from us and who are often forgotten and ignored.
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.