The Vicious Cycle
Kaospilot Lyrics
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The lyrics to Kaospilot's song The Vicious Cycle speak to the overwhelming weight of social issues that remain unresolved. The first line, "It's hard to rise," speaks to the struggle that one faces when they are burdened with multiple weights, whether that be in the form of personal struggles or societal issues. The weight of these burdens is highlighted further in the next line, "When another weight is put on your broken back."
The following lines, "We give with our left hand with our right hand we take ten folds back," is an indictment of the cyclical nature of our charitable efforts. While we may give to a cause, the systems in place often take much more than they give back. This is further compounded in the line, "It's not our acts that kill it's more the fact that we never act." Our complacency in the face of these issues is ultimately what enables them to persist. The chorus drives this point home, speaking to the fleeting nature of our attention spans and our inability to make systemic change.
Through these lyrics, Kaospilot urges listeners to break free from this vicious cycle and actively work towards creating positive change. While the weight of these issues may seem daunting, the only way to truly make progress is to take action and push for change at a societal level.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard to rise. When another weight is put on your broken back.
It is difficult to improve your situation when additional burdens are constantly placed upon you.
We give with our left hand with our right hand we take ten folds back.
We offer assistance while simultaneously taking advantage of the situation for personal gain.
It's not our acts that kill it's more the fact that we never act.
Our inaction is the real cause of failure rather than any particular actions we may take.
We smile and sit content never pushing to make a change.
We are complacent and unwilling to challenge the status quo in order to effect meaningful change.
Their faces flash across the screen 10 seconds then they're gone.
We are desensitized to the plight of others, quickly forgetting the tragedies that we see portrayed in the media.
We press the button and look the other way.
We distance ourselves from uncomfortable situations and choose to ignore them rather than confront them head-on.
The vicious cycle goes on and on.
This pattern of behavior repeats itself over and over again, leading to a constant cycle of stagnation and failure.
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