Under The Paving Stones
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When children weren't too bored to
Lose their lives
For change and loss
And star-crossed love and lies
But who today can find that kind of time?
'Cause nothing's still so urgent to inspire
And hey, haven't you heard?
You have the right to make a move
You've everything to gain
And only nothing left to lose
Haven't you heard?
You talk to everyone to prove
A leader only leads when no one else knows what to do
I had always thought it was a crime
To still own slaves within such modern times
But who am I to question such a life?
When I still own my own place in the line
And what could make a person wish to fight
When dazzling lights have overwhelmed his sight
And hey, haven't you heard?
You have the right to make a move
You've everything to gain
And only nothing left to lose
Haven't you heard?
It's up to everyone to prove
A leader only leads when no one else knows what to do
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la
Somewhere there's a different kind of time, -ime
When children weren't too bored to
Lose their lives
For change and loss
And star-crossed love and lies
But who today can find that kind of time?
'Cause nothing's still so urgent to inspire
A person to reclaim that kind of fire
And hey, haven't you heard?
You have the right to make a move
You've everything to gain
And only (ornament) left to lose
Haven't you heard?
It's up to everyone to prove
A leader only leads when no one else knows what to do
Ooh ooh
Ooh
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
The song starts with the idea of a different kind of time where there was a sense of urgency among the people to fight for change and loss, sacrificing their lives if necessary, for star-crossed love and lies. The singer raises the question of whether we can find that kind of time today when nothing seems urgent enough to inspire people to regain the same kind of fire. The second part of the verse talks about owning slaves and questions the hypocritical nature of things in modern times. The singer acknowledges owning their own place in the line, signaling the acceptance of their own faults.
The chorus of the song is an empowering call to action. The singer urges people to make a move, to rise up and fight for what they believe in. To take risks and embrace change because they have everything to gain and nothing left to lose. The second part of the chorus highlights the significance of leadership in times of crisis. The notion that a leader only leads when no one else knows what to do.
The song ends where it began, with the same lyrics of a different kind of time, questioning the sense of urgency in today's society, and reinforcing the message of taking action for a better world.
In summary, the song is about the current social and political climate and the need for people to rekindle the fire that was once present in their ancestors. It stresses the importance of the individual's power and responsibility in shaping the world around them and the idea that leadership can come from anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere was a different kind of time
There was a time in the past when things were different.
When children weren't too bored to
Lose their lives
For change and loss
And star-crossed love and lies
Children were willing to take risks and fight for love and change.
But who today can find that kind of time?
People today are not as willing to take risks and fight for change.
'Cause nothing's still so urgent to inspire
A person to regain that kind of fire
There is nothing urgent enough to inspire people to fight like they used to.
And hey, haven't you heard?
You have the right to make a move
You've everything to gain
And only nothing left to lose
You have the power to make a change and also have nothing to lose.
Haven't you heard?
You talk to everyone to prove
A leader only leads when no one else knows what to do
A leader emerges when they are the only one with a solution.
I had always thought it was a crime
To still own slaves within such modern times
But who am I to question such a life?
When I still own my own place in the line
The singer questions their own place in society and privileged status.
And what could make a person wish to fight
When dazzling lights have overwhelmed his sight
People are distracted by bright lights and entertainment, making them less willing to fight.
Somewhere there's a different kind of time,-ime
When children weren't too bored to
Lose their lives
For change and loss
And star-crossed love and lies
But who today can find that kind of time?
People today do not have the same passion and determination as past generations.
'Cause nothing's still so urgent to inspire
A person to reclaim that kind of fire
There is nothing compelling enough to ignite a fire within people today.
Ooh ooh
Ooh
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
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