Blind
Getaway People Lyrics

Where would we be without the sand and the sea?
The singer is questioning what life would be like without the natural elements of sand and the ocean.

Without a little help from the birds and the bees?
The singer references the role that nature plays in providing the necessities of life via pollination and other processes.

My family tree depends on the future of a plea, I get down on my knees
The singer expresses concern about the future of their family and community and is willing to appeal for help.

Now's our time to release and make peace with our conscience
The artist feels that the present moment is an opportunity to let go of unnecessary burdens and become at peace with oneself.

We want to break through, and set a precedence, a new way of thinking
The artist desires to break away from conventional ways of thinking and create a new model for the future.

Can you walk on by without your cold eyes blinkin'?
The singer wonders if people can witness the reality of destructive practices without being moved to action.

Blind for the past, we're goin' too fast, never meant to last
The singer laments that people have been blind and quick to destroy, which is not a sustainable way of life.

Live for the present, won't live to relent, unless we prevent
The artist urges people to focus on the present and take action to prevent further harm, or there will be consequences for future generations.

The destruction of our Mother Earth
The artist highlights the harm being done to the planet that has been carelessly labeled as a commodity instead of a living entity.

What is she worth to the birth of our future generation?
The artist questions what kind of world will be inherited by future generations if the planet continues to be exploited.

Don't go blind
The singer implores people to not be blind to the harmful practices happening around them.

Trust yourself to make your own decisions
The artist encourages self-reliance and independent thought in decision-making.

Judge the hype and make your own precisian
The singer urges people to not believe everything they hear and to evaluate and determine their own viewpoints.

Create a concept put it into context, like a moth craves the fire
The singer encourages creative thinking and putting ideas into perspective, with the same kind of intensity and drive as a moth is drawn to a flame.

You crave for the lies to be exposed 'cause it's fear of the unknown
The singer highlights the tendency for people to seek truth and understanding because of a fear of the unknown.

The young to the old and as the lies unfold, you get the picture right
The artist suggests that with time and further revelation, people can come to a more accurate understanding of the truth.

See everything in a different light
The artist encourages a new perspective and a willingness to see things from a different angle.

White may be black and black may be white
The singer acknowledges that what is perceived as reality is not always true or accurate.

So focus on the locus, 'cause the conscious may be bogus and they mean to divert you
The singer warns against being distracted from what is important and being misled by those who may have ulterior motives.

But you know they can't hurt you, the more they attack
The artist assures that despite opposition and attacks against one's beliefs, those attacks cannot do any real harm.

The more you hit them back, you have the power of luck
The artist suggests that one can turn their opposition into opportunities by facing challenges and responding with conviction.

Don't let them cover your tracks
The artist encourages people to stay true to themselves despite the opposition.

So get on get on the case, a quest to be fearless
The singer urges people to take action and be brave in the face of opposition.

Not a trace on your face
The artist suggests that people should not let their worries show on their faces as they work toward their goals.

From the flesh to the soul
The singer highlights the connection between the physical and spiritual aspects of human beings.

From the cradle to the mo'
The singer suggests that human existence is a continuous journey from birth to death.

Make it work, make it grow
The singer encourages an effort to make life sustainable and to create a better future.

Compton to Mariero
The artist highlights that everyone, regardless of their background or location, can work together for a better future.

Sold on the concept of peace and hope
The artist is committed to a better and peaceful future.

Oh, brother don't show your negativity
The singer urges a positive outlook and discourages negativity.

It only ever leads to increased poverty
The singer suggests that negativity can lead to more harm and suffering.

Lay down the law, no more war, naive, naive, we all know the score
The artist implores an end to war and violence, acknowledging that everyone knows the negative effects of conflict.

And what's in store, "Fight the power," what does it mean?
The artist questions the phrase 'fight the power' and what it really means to challenge those in authority.

Parental advisory stickers keep it clean
The artist references a common practice of censoring music and suggests that it is important to present a clean and positive message.

Fight for your right and bite to the bone, get up on your soap box
The singer urges standing up for one's beliefs and presenting them in a passionate and convincing way.

Say it on a megaphone, sell your hopes and aspirations
The artist encourages sharing one's ideas with others and promoting a positive vision of the future.