Throwing Stones
Grateful Dead (gr8fl) Lyrics

Picture a bright blue ball just spinning, spinning free
Imagine the Earth as a bright blue globe, constantly rotating and moving with a sense of freedom.

Dizzy with eternity.
The Earth appears to keep moving without a stop, suggesting a sense of eternal existence.

Paint it with a skin of sky, brush in some clouds and sea
Add the blue color of the sky and the image of clouds and the sea to make a beautiful picture.

Call it home for you and me.
The Earth is our home, the place where we all belong.

A peaceful place or so it looks from space
The Earth appears to be peaceful and serene when viewed from a distance in space.

A closer look reveals the human race.
A closer examination of the planet reveals the presence of human beings.

Full of hope, full of grace, is the human face.
The human face expresses feelings of hope and grace, portraying a sense of optimism and beauty.

But afraid, we may our home to waste.
Despite the beauty and potential of the Earth, humans remain fearful that they may waste this precious resource.

There's a fear down here we can't forget hasn't got a name just yet
Humans experience an innate and nameless fear, the cause of which remains unknown.

Always awake, always around singing ashes to ashes all fall down.
This fear assumes different forms, always present and ominously singing 'ashes to ashes all fall down'.

Now watch as the ball revolves and the nighttime calls
As the Earth continues to rotate, night time begins to set in.

And again the hunt begins and again the bloodwind calls
The cycle of human violence and destruction renews itself, guided by an inexplicable force that drives people to engage in destructive behavior.

By and by again, the morning sun will rise
Despite the turmoil of the night, the cycle of life and death continues, and the sun will rise again to signal a new day.

But the darkness never goes from some men's eyes.
Despite the light of day, some individuals will always harbor darkness within themselves.

It strolls the sidewalks and it rolls the streets
This darkness can manifest itself in different forms, such as crime and violence that can occur in public spaces.

Stalking turf, dividing up meat.
This darkness also leads to competition and conflict, as people fight over land and resources.

Nightmare spook, piece of heat, you and me, you and me.
People experience nightmares and feel the heat of fear, which affects everyone.

Click, flashblade in ghetto night. Rudie's looking for a fight.
In the midst of darkness, people engage in violent activity, with some individuals actively looking for trouble.

Rat cat alley roll them bones. Need that cash to feed that jones
Some people are driven by poverty and addiction, leading them to engage in risky or illegal behavior to satisfy their needs.

And the politicians throwing stones
Politicians engage in blame-shifting and divisive rhetoric, attacking each other instead of working to solve problems.

Commissars and pin-striped bosses role the dice
Powerful individuals gamble with the lives and livelihoods of others for their own benefit.

Any way they fall guess who gets to pay the price.
Regardless of the outcome, ordinary people always end up paying the price for the actions of the wealthy and powerful.

Money green or proletarian gray, selling guns instead of food today.
The color of money or the color of the working class, all that matters is profit, even if it means sacrificing basic necessities.

So the kids they dance, they shake their bones
Despite the chaos and darkness around them, young people still find joy in life, dancing and moving to the rhythm of life.

While the politicians throwing stones
Unfortunately, politicians continue to engage in futile and divisive rhetoric which only serves to deepen existing wounds.

Heartless powers try to tell us what to think
Those in power attempt to control the thinking of individuals, instead of allowing them to think for themselves.

If the spirit's sleeping, then the flesh is ink.
When the spirit of a person is asleep, their physical body becomes an empty shell.

History's page, it is thusly carved in stone
Events of the past have been recorded for posterity, lasting forever like carvings on a stone.

The future's here, we are it, we are on our own.
The future is not predetermined, it is created by us, and we are solely responsible for our own destiny.

If the game is lost then we're all the same
If we fail, regardless of social status or wealth, we will all experience the same loss.

No one left to place or take the blame.
The time for blame is over, and there is no one left to blame for the mistakes of the past.

We will leave this place an empty stone
If we persist in our destructive behavior, we risk leaving behind nothing but a lifeless planet devoid of human presence.

Or this shinning ball of blue we can call our home
Alternatively, we can choose to work towards preserving the beauty and potential of the Earth, making it a home for ourselves and future generations.

Shipping powders back and forth
Drug trafficking occurs across borders, with shipments moving back and forth between countries.

Singing "black goes south while white comes north"
These illegal activities involve individuals of different races and ethnicities, but often lead to profit for those holding the power.

And the whole world full of petty wars
The world is riddled with small conflicts and struggles that distract people from the bigger picture.

Singing "I got mine and you got yours."
People operate with a 'every man for himself' mentality, ignoring the needs of others in their quest for personal gain.

And the current fashions set the pace.
Trends and fashionable ways of thinking dictate the rate at which society moves forward, as opposed to true progress.

Lose your step, fall out of grace.
Those who fail to keep up with the pace of society will be left behind and left to face the consequences on their own.

And the radical he rant and rage, Singing "someone got to turn the page"
Individuals who are most critical of the status quo feel frustrated and urge for someone to instigate change.

And the rich man in his summer home, Singing "Just leave well enough alone"
Those who benefit from the current system are content to maintain the status quo, regardless of the conditions for the rest of the population.

But his pants are down, his cover's blown
Despite their outward appearance of success and comfort, the wealthy and powerful are exposed to ridicule and shame.

And the politicians are throwing stones
As ever, politicians continue to engage in divisive and unproductive behavior that distracts from the issues at hand.

So the kids they dance they shake their bones
In the midst of all this turmoil, young people continue to find sources of joy and life, seeking to express themselves through music and movement.

'Cause its all too clear we're on our own
Despite the challenges we face as a society, it is clear that each individual is ultimately responsible for their own destiny.

Ashes, Ashes all fall down.
The consequences of our actions are disastrous, leading to the destruction of society and loss of life.