Civilization
LIVING ROOM - Justice Lyrics
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Paralyzed and possessed by crusaders deceased
Lost to the sirens that call from the turbulent tide
Bound by the science that lives on the lips of the wise
The beating of a million drums
The fire of a million guns
The mother of a million sons
The beating of a million drums
The fire of a million guns
The mother of a million sons
Civilization
Stand aside as they bow to the call of the beast
Tantalized and seduced by the demons released
Cast to the ground by the whim of the merciless sky
Born to the fire that burns in the all-seeing eye
The beating of a million drums
The fire of a million guns
The mother of a million sons
Civilization
The beating of a million drums
The fire of a million guns
The mother of a million sons
Civilization
The beating of a million drums
The fire of a million guns
The mother of a million sons
Civilization
The beating of a million drums
The fire of a million guns
The mother of a million sons
Civilization
The beating of a million drums
The fire of a million guns
The mother of a million sons
Civilization
The lyrics to Justice's song "Civilization" depict a feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed by powerful forces beyond one's control. The opening line, "Stand in line as we march to the drums of the east," suggests a sense of being swept along by forces beyond our understanding or control. The next line, "Paralyzed and possessed by crusaders deceased," seems to suggest a feeling of being haunted by the ghosts of the past, unable to move forward. The sirens mentioned in the next line call from the turbulent tide, suggesting a feeling of being drawn towards danger or chaos.
The second verse continues this theme of being caught up in forces beyond one's control. The lines "Stand aside as they bow to the call of the beast/Tantalized and seduced by the demons released" suggest a feeling of being tempted or lured towards something dangerous or damaging. The line "Born to the fire that burns in the all-seeing eye" suggests a feeling of being watched or judged by some all-seeing force.
Overall, the lyrics to "Civilization" paint a picture of the human experience as something overwhelming and sometimes even terrifying. The references to drums and guns suggest a feeling of being at war, whether that's a war against external forces or against one's own inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand in line as we march to the drums of the east
Following the crowd, we move to the beat of Eastern music
Paralyzed and possessed by crusaders deceased
Our minds are overwhelmed by the ideas of past crusaders
Lost to the sirens that call from the turbulent tide
We are drawn towards danger by tempting voices from the rough waters
Bound by the science that lives on the lips of the wise
We are restricted by the knowledge shared by intellectuals
The beating of a million drums
A deafening sound of percussion from countless sources
The fire of a million guns
Intense heat and destruction caused by millions of weapons
The mother of a million sons
The source or origin of millions of offspring
Civilization
Defined as the collective traits of a society
Stand aside as they bow to the call of the beast
Observing those who submit to their primitive desires
Tantalized and seduced by the demons released
Lured and tempted by malevolent forces unleashed
Cast to the ground by the whim of the merciless sky
Thrown to the earth by the unpredictable and unforgiving sky
Born to the fire that burns in the all-seeing eye
Destined to face the consequences of our actions observed by a higher power
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, GASPARD MICHEL ANDRE AUGE, XAVIER DE ROSNAY
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