Pay Attention
Eminence of Darkness Lyrics


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Dams are broken - they rule the world

And flood will be closing in

Animals will die

And children will cry
Empty cities will rule the world...





Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Eminence of Darkness's song Pay Attention reflect the devastating consequences of human actions towards our planet. The first line, "Dams are broken - they rule the world," suggests how much control humans have over the environment. By constructing dams, we have the power to control water flow, but this power can be dangerous if misused or neglected. The second line, "And flood will be closing in," is a warning, indicating that if we continue to neglect our environment and the dams fail, catastrophic flooding and destruction will occur.


The next two lines, "Animals will die/And children will cry," give a very real image of the aftermath of such an event. Innocent creatures who had no role in humans' mistakes will suffer, and the impact will be felt by all. The final line, "Empty cities will rule the world," is a haunting image of a future where humanity has created such destruction that we are no longer able to inhabit our own cities. It serves as a warning to the listener to take action against climate change before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Dams are broken - they rule the world
The catastrophic failure of dams can bring immense destruction and chaos, giving the seemingly unbreakable structures the power to control and manipulate the natural world.


And flood will be closing in
When dams break, the water flows uncontrolled and floods everything in its path, ultimately leading to a catastrophic deluge that swallows up everything in its wake.


Animals will die
The devastating impact of the flooding will lead to the death of innocent and helpless animals, unable to escape and avoid the rising tide.


And children will cry
The aftermath of such devastation is often marked by the sounds of children crying, as they are unable to comprehend the tragedy and loss they are witnessing.


Empty cities will rule the world...
Once the floodwaters recede, the landscape will be littered with empty and lifeless cities, ruled by the haunting memories of the past and the devastation wrought by the uncontrolled forces of nature.




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Comments from YouTube:

Mahyun

Thank you so much for uploading. This somehow helps us puncture the darkness in our hearts. Thank you po.

Eyra Lourdes Umali

Thanks a lot for this Recollection. Great opportunity to reflect and prepare for Christmas in a more meaningful way.

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