When The Well Runs Dry
More Than Conquerors Lyrics

The lyrics of More Than Conqueror's song "When the Well Runs Dry" is a commentary on the emptiness of materialism and the lack of spiritual substance in our lives. The opening line, "Oh, can't you see this is a lie / Made up by the kings and queens of our time," suggests that the materialistic culture we live in is based on falsehoods and lies propagated by those in power. The next line, "Oh, when they tell you and I / To jump in the fire / We should do it without ever asking why," alludes to the way in which we blindly follow cultural norms and expectations, with no consideration for the consequences.

The chorus of the song, "Boy, you only miss the water when the well runs dry / Now your voice is gone / I only talk to God when there's something I need," further emphasizes this point. The metaphor of the empty well represents the lack of spiritual fulfillment in our lives, and how we only realize its absence when it's too late. The line "I only talk to God when there's something I need" reflects the transactional nature of our relationship with God and spirituality, where we only seek comfort or answers when we're in crisis.

The verses of the song are addressed to a "brother" and a "mother," suggesting that the message is meant to be a universal one, addressed to all those who may find themselves lost in the pursuit of materialistic endeavors. The final lines, "Get up, wipe the smoke from your eyes / Walk home and go back to bed / This is the cancer that's been eating me / This is the cancer that's been eating you," are a call to action, urging us to recognize the emptiness of our materialistic pursuits and to seek spiritual fulfillment instead.