War
Inner Terrestrials Lyrics
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Right from the day that your sorry soul was sold
Your name was there from naught years old
On the dotted line
You're lucky if you realize
That you're trapped and institutionalized
It's not just you that's victimized
It's happened throughout time
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
Forget about your perks and your insane works
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
Your little luxuries will have you on your knees
This planet is at war
The IMF and the World Bank
Think that your sorry life isn't worth a wank
But really they have you to thank
For voting in their drones
They have the third world clapped in chains
These neo-liberal super brains
With warheads, tanks and bomber planes
Their answer should you moan
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
Forget about your perks and your insane works
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
Your little luxuries will have you on your knees
This planet is at war
This is a dark hierarchy
That needs victim dependency
Thrives on all the apathy
While money rapes the earth
And if you find this world deranged
And if you want to make it change
There are lots of frightened people who feel the same
Question is, how?
Direct action is a real voice
To free your imprisoned heart and rejoice
When revolution seems the only sane choice
With things as they are now
And on the environmental front line
The kids are fighting back come rain or shine
Fighting to protect yours, theirs and mine
The planet is at war
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
Forget about your perks and your insane works
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
This planet is at war
Your little luxuries will have you on your knees
This planet is at war
The song "War" by Inner Terrestrials is a critique of capitalism, imperialism, and the environmental destruction caused by human greed. The lyrics present a bleak view of the world, where individuals are trapped in institutionalized systems, victimized by those in power. The lyrics also address the role of international financial organizations like the IMF and the World Bank in perpetuating global inequality and oppression.
The chorus of "This planet is at war" serves as a refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the severity of the issues being discussed. The repetition of this phrase creates a sense of urgency and highlights the need for action to address these societal problems. The lyrics suggest that even though individuals may feel powerless, there are many others who feel the same way, and direct action can be a powerful tool for change.
Overall, the song serves as a call to arms, urging individuals to recognize the injustices in the world and take action to create a better future. The lyrics suggest that the planet is facing a crisis, but there is still hope for meaningful change if people come together and fight for what is right.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't take too long to grow old
One's life goes by quickly
Right from the day that your sorry soul was sold
From the day you made choices that went against what you believe or know is right, you were destined for a certain path
Your name was there from naught years old
The system has a hold on you from the moment you were born
On the dotted line
Metaphor for signing a contract or agreement, implying that one has made a choice to follow the system
You're lucky if you realize
If you realize that the system has control over you, you have a chance to do something about it
That you're trapped and institutionalized
The system has control over you and influences how you think and act
It's not just you that's victimized
Others are also being negatively affected by the system
It's happened throughout time
This issue has been present throughout history
This planet is at war
The world is in turmoil and conflict
Forget about your perks and your insane works
Material possessions and our fast paced lifestyles are not important in the grand scheme of things
Your little luxuries will have you on your knees
Material possessions and our fast paced lifestyles can lead to our downfall
The IMF and the World Bank
Organizations that have power and influence over the economy
Think that your sorry life isn't worth a wank
People in power do not value the lives of the common people
But really they have you to thank
The people in power have the common people to thank for their position and influence
For voting in their drones
The common people elected the people in power, who are puppets or tools that serve the interests of the rich and powerful
They have the third world clapped in chains
The people in power are responsible for the poverty and oppression experienced by people in developing countries
These neo-liberal super brains
The ideologies of neoliberalism that perpetuate the systems of oppression
With warheads, tanks and bomber planes
The military has a role in perpetuating these oppressive systems
Their answer should you moan
The people in power will not listen to the grievances of the common people
This is a dark hierarchy
The system of power and oppression is sinister and unfair
That needs victim dependency
The system of power relies on the oppression of certain groups of people to maintain its power
Thrives on all the apathy
The system of power relies on the lack of concern or interest from the general population
While money rapes the earth
Money and greed have destructive effects on the environment
And if you find this world deranged
If you feel that the current state of the world is insane or unjust
And if you want to make it change
If you want to make a positive difference
There are lots of frightened people who feel the same
There are many people who feel similarly and want change
Question is, how?
The challenge is figuring out how to make a positive change
Direct action is a real voice
Taking action is the most effective way to make a positive change
To free your imprisoned heart and rejoice
Taking action will help liberate oneself from the oppressive systems and feel a sense of joy and freedom
When revolution seems the only sane choice
When the world seems insane, revolution may be the only option
With things as they are now
With the current state of the world
And on the environmental front line
Regarding issues related to the environment
The kids are fighting back come rain or shine
Young people are taking action to fight for the environment, despite the challenges they face
Fighting to protect yours, theirs and mine
Taking action to protect the environment benefits everyone, regardless of age or other demographic factors
Contributed by Reagan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.