Dawn Patrol
Megadeth Lyrics
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The primordial ooze and the sanity they lose
Awakened in the morning to more air-pollution warnings
Still we sleepwalk off to work as our nervous systems jerk
Pretending not to notice how history has forbode us
With the greenhouse in effect our environment was wrecked
Now I can only laugh as I read our epitaph
We end our lives as moles in the dark of the dawn patrol
The lyrics of "Dawn Patrol" by Megadeth can be interpreted as a commentary on our collective disregard for the environment and the consequences of our actions. The "thermal count rising" could refer to the increase in global temperatures caused by human activity. The line "the primordial ooze and the sanity they lose" could be a nod to the beginning of life on Earth and how we are destroying that very foundation. The air-pollution warnings are brushed off as we continue to go about our daily lives, disconnected from the consequences of our actions.
The lines "pretending not to notice how history has forbode us" and "with the greenhouse in effect our environment was wrecked" demonstrate a sense of helplessness and inevitability regarding the state of the planet. The "epitaph" mentioned is a symbol of our impending doom, with humanity doomed to live out their lives blindly and foolishly, like "moles in the dark of the dawn patrol."
Overall, the song can be seen as a call to action to mitigate the damage that humans have inflicted on the planet, and a warning of the dire consequences that may ensue if we do not change our ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Thermal count is rising in perpetual writhing
The temperature is gradually increasing, causing unrest and discomfort in our surroundings.
The primordial ooze and the sanity they lose
The primitive, basic elements of our planet are being destroyed along with our sanity and wisdom.
Awakened in the morning to more air-pollution warnings
We wake up to more warnings about the air pollution that is destroying our environment.
Still we sleepwalk off to work as our nervous systems jerk
We continue our routine of going to work, even though our nervous systems are affected and we are not fully aware of the situation.
Pretending not to notice how history has forbode us
We ignore the warnings of what has happened in the past, and continue to make the same mistakes.
With the greenhouse in effect our environment was wrecked
The greenhouse effect has caused irreparable harm to our environment.
Now I can only laugh as I read our epitaph
The situation has become so dire that one can only laugh at the irony of our eventual demise.
We end our lives as moles in the dark of the dawn patrol
We are blind to the problems we have created, and only realize our mistake when it is too late.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE ELLEFSON, DAVE MUSTAINE
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