Celebration
Krokus Lyrics
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To hear the cry
Throughout the night
We know what it means
The new is old
And red is white
The law they preach
Ain't what it seems
To hear the noise
We'll take the world
And gonna shout and scream
Celebration
Destination
Celebration
Of your life
The lyrics of Krokus's song "Celebration" start with a plea to the listener to pay attention to the "cry" that can be heard throughout the night. This cry is a call to action, a signal that something needs to be done. The following lines suggest that what is happening is a rebellion against the established order. The new is old, which means that there is no real change happening, only an illusion of progress. Red is white, suggesting that the color of blood is now the color of peace. The law they preach is not what it seems, implying that the authorities are corrupt, and the rules they enforce are oppressive. The second verse urges the listener to join the rebellion and make some noise. The world is theirs for the taking, and they should shout and scream to celebrate their victory.
The chorus of the song further reinforces the idea of celebration. The destination is not as important as the journey, and the journey should be enjoyed. The word "celebration" is repeated twice, emphasizing how important it is to commemorate the victory.
Overall, the lyrics of "Celebration" suggest a call to action, a rebellion, and a celebration of that victory.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you
I desire your attention and presence
To hear the cry
Take notice of the loud and urgent message being communicated
Throughout the night
The message will persist and reverberate after the sun goes down
We know what it means
We understand the significance and implications
The new is old
What seems novel and fresh is actually nothing new
And red is white
What appears to be one thing may actually be the opposite
The law they preach
The rules and regulations they espouse
Ain't what it seems
Are deceptive and not as straightforward as they appear
I want you
My desire for your attention and presence is repeated
To hear the noise
Pay attention to the loud clamor and uproar
We'll take the world
We will seize control of the world and shape it according to our will
And gonna shout and scream
We will make our voices heard through loud and persistent exclamation
Celebration
The occasion of triumph and jubilation
Destination
The goal and target of our actions
Celebration
The occasion of triumph and jubilation is repeated
Of your life
In reference to your personal existence and experience
Contributed by Adrian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.