Infrastructure
Ghostlimb Lyrics
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Or asphalt that has done its time
In spite of knowledge of cleaner lines
A dying relic
Woven through frustrated cities
And people who are forced to bide their time
In pursuits outside
The reasons that surpass themselves
Hat weighs upon the minds of the able and willing
The aware and dissatisfied young and old alike
I cannot be reduced to an apathete
The lyrics of Ghostlimb's song "Infrastructure" highlights how the crumbling infrastructure around us is a symbol of the fading legacy of past generations. The song talks about how people are waiting for concrete rubble and old asphalt to crumble under our feet. The lines "In spite of knowledge of cleaner lines, a dying relic" express that even though we know newer and better infrastructures exist, we continue to cling to the outdated ones. The song further states how the old infrastructure has woven through cities, and people are forced to bide their time, waiting for change to happen.
The song shows how people prioritize other pursuits that go beyond the decaying infrastructure. The lyrics, "in pursuits outside the reasons that surpass themselves" imply that people have to focus on non-infrastructure related activities to grow and develop. The song shows how the weight of this history of infrastructure weighs upon the minds of everyone, from the able and willing to the aware and dissatisfied young and old alike. The chorus, "I cannot be reduced to an apathete," expresses the frustration of a generation that understands the problem but is powerless to change it.
Line by Line Meaning
We wait for concrete rubble to crumble underfoot
We eagerly anticipate for the infrastructure to deteriorate, despite the inconvenience it causes.
Or asphalt that has done its time
We don't mind if old, worn-out infrastructure gives way for newer, better ones to replace them.
In spite of knowledge of cleaner lines
Even though we know that cleaner and more efficient infrastructure exists, we're still stuck with the outdated ones.
A dying relic
The old infrastructure is slowly dying and serves as a tribute to a past era.
Woven through frustrated cities
The inadequate infrastructure is intertwined with cities that are struggling to keep up with the demands of modernity.
And people who are forced to bide their time
People are made to wait and put up with substandard infrastructure that doesn't support them properly.
In pursuits outside
People have no choice but to focus on other things in pursuit of their goals, neglecting the less favorable infrastructure.
The reasons that surpass themselves
The reasons that explain why the infrastructure is inadequate are beyond our control.
To understand a history of priority
To fully understand why certain infrastructure is given priority over others, one must understand its historical significance.
That weighs upon the minds of the able and willing
The inadequacy of infrastructure frustrates the minds of the people who are able and willing to do more, but are unable to because of the infrastructure's shortcomings.
The aware and dissatisfied young and old alike
People of all ages who are aware of the inadequacies and are feeling dissatisfied with the current state of infrastructure.
I cannot be reduced to an apathete
Despite all the frustrations and disappointments, we won't become apathetic to the issue and continue to push for improvement.
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.