The Cracks Are Showing
Jamie Winchester Lyrics
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There's a fire in the bush, but you keep going
You put your plan in motion, you reached across the sea, the ocean
Back up, back up, your mouths are foaming
There's blood on the ground but you keep homing
You pushed a dream and created some hell
Your leaders lie so you do it as well
And then you sell the notion
What's up, what's up? The games are open
So lets just save all the banks, and keep on hoping
You take a moment and it lasts for a year
And all you're capable of causing is fear
And you fight for your right to be naughty or nice when you like
And then you sell the notion
Wake up, wake up, the cracks are showing
So what's the plan, any more good ideas?
Another war that you can keep up for years?
And you fight for your right to be naughty or nice when you like
And then you sell the notion
Jamie Winchester's song "The Cracks Are Showing" is a poignant commentary on the state of the world and the human condition. With the opening lyrics "Wake up, wake up, the cracks are showing," the singer urges the listener to pay attention to the problems that are right in front of us. The "fire in the bush" is a metaphor for the danger and destruction that we sometimes choose to ignore, even though it is obvious and imminent. The line "you put your plan in motion, you reached across the sea, the ocean" may refer to the ways in which we try to solve problems by taking action, but sometimes end up causing more harm than good.
The next verse confronts the hypocrisy and violence that is often perpetuated by those in power. The image of "mouths foaming" and "blood on the ground" evoke the idea of rabid animals and brutal warfare. The lines "you pushed a dream and created some hell, your leaders lie so you do it as well" suggests that we are complicit in the evil that we see around us, whether through our own actions or by blindly following those in charge. The repeated line "you fight for your right to be naughty or nice when you like and then you sell the notion" highlights the ways in which we justify our behavior, even when it is destructive or harmful.
The final verse asks the question that is on many people's minds: what is the solution to all of this? The reference to "saving the banks" is a nod to the financial crisis that occurred in the late 2000s, and the idea that there is always some new disaster that we need to fix. The line "and all you're capable of causing is fear" is a stark reminder that sometimes our actions only make things worse. The song ends with the singer questioning whether there are any good ideas left, or if we are doomed to keep repeating the same mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, wake up, the cracks are showing
You need to wake up and realize that there are issues that need to be addressed.
There's a fire in the bush, but you keep going
There's a problem that needs to be fixed, but you're ignoring it and moving forward anyway.
You put your plan in motion, you reached across the sea, the ocean
You've made a plan and put it into action, even reaching across international borders.
Back up, back up, your mouths are foaming
You need to calm down and think clearly instead of reacting impulsively.
There's blood on the ground but you keep homing
There's violence happening, but you're still determined to pursue your goals.
You pushed a dream and created some hell
You've fought hard for something you believe in, but it's causing chaos and destruction.
Your leaders lie so you do it as well
Your leaders set a bad example of dishonesty, which you're now emulating.
And you fight for your right to be naughty or nice when you like
You're determined to do what you want, without being constrained by societal norms.
And then you sell the notion
You try to convince others to buy into your worldview, even if it's flawed or harmful.
What's up, what's up? The games are open
Things are changing, and new opportunities are available to exploit.
So let's just save all the banks, and keep on hoping
We should prioritize saving financial institutions, and hope that everything will work out in the end.
You take a moment and it lasts for a year
You're so preoccupied and stressed that even a brief break from your problems feels like it lasts a long time.
And all you're capable of causing is fear
Your actions are causing fear and uncertainty among those around you.
So, what's the plan, any more good ideas?
We need to come up with a new plan, because the current one isn't working.
Another war that you can keep up for years?
Is our only solution to keep fighting, even if it means engaging in another long, drawn-out war?
And then you sell the notion
Even after acknowledging the problems, you're still trying to convince others to support your ideas.
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pzoltai
awesome, two thumbs up!
@LaszloGalosi
awesome!:) Megy ez is a favoritok közé!
@cickafar
örök favorit, imádom :)
@Robykee
Ide is beszúrtam egy ötöst :) Grat!
@64Marcsi
Fantasztikus (y) Három ember azt hitte, hogy a lefelé mutató kéz a letöltést jelenti :)
@mzsombor
Ez igen! :)
@egysegmedia
iigen, Bonoék is ebbe az irányba mehettek volna:) grat Jamie:)
@Kristof_Nemeth
Úgy látszik az írek már csak U2-san tolják. Nagyon jó szám.
@Szevacsek
U2 is megirigyelhetné ;)
@nuke7
it is good, however i could use a bit more guitar, make it more "guitar-sounding" , not only in the pre-chorus and chorus. It's only my opinion. the bass is nice! :)