Chandelier
P&L Lyrics
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There's a sickness goin' 'round
Puttin' lots of good people down
In the cold unforgiving ground
All the doctors are unprepared
And folks are getting awful scared
Read about it in a story I shared
And this is why you don't cut the lights
On the people out saving lives
What the hell are you thinkin' man
What's the big idea
So don't deny or I swear that I
And the whole damn world'll come at night
And hang your bloated-ass body from your golden chandelier
Some more bad news that I just read
Some more places and some more folks dead
Maybe it's time to unbury your head
And get your ass up and outta bed
Why the hell am I explaining this
To such a braindead piece of shit
Might as well get the torches lit
And burn the bed you made while you sleep on it
And this is why you don't cut the lights
On the people out saving lives
What the hell are you thinkin' man
What's the big idea
So don't deny or I swear that I
And the whole damn world'll come at night
And hang your bloated-ass body from your goddamn chandelier
The lyrics of P&L's song "Chandelier" are a call for empathy and responsibility towards the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has affected millions of people worldwide. The song addresses the ignorance and lack of concern of people towards the suffering of others, especially those in the medical field risking their lives to save others. The lines "All the doctors are unprepared / And folks are getting awful scared" highlight the overwhelming nature of the pandemic and the lack of preparedness of the medical community.
The song then shifts towards a strong rebuke of those who refuse to acknowledge the severity of the situation and continue with their apathy. The lines "So don't deny or I swear that I / And the whole damn world'll come at night / And hang your bloated-ass body from your golden chandelier" express a strong desire for accountability and justice. The use of the imagery of a chandelier, a symbol of luxury and opulence, implies that those who refuse to care are blinded by their materialistic lifestyle.
The song's lyrics show a desire for action and a reminder that we are all responsible for each other's well-being. The use of strong language and imagery adds to the urgency and weight of the message, making it impossible to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
Some bad news that I just found
I have recently come across some unfortunate news.
There's a sickness goin' 'round
There is an illness spreading among people.
Puttin' lots of good people down
Many decent individuals are succumbing to this disease.
In the cold unforgiving ground
They are dying and being buried in the earth.
All the doctors are unprepared
Medical professionals are not equipped to handle this situation.
And folks are getting awful scared
People are becoming increasingly terrified.
Read about it in a story I shared
I read about this in an article that I passed on to others.
I just wish that everybody cared
I hope that more people could show empathy and concern.
And this is why you don't cut the lights
Turning off the lights is not conducive to helping those fighting the disease.
On the people out saving lives
The healthcare workers risking their own health to treat patients deserve our help.
What the hell are you thinkin' man
Why would you do something so thoughtless?
What's the big idea
What rationale compelled you to act in such a way?
So don't deny or I swear that I
Do not argue, or else I will
And the whole damn world'll come at night
Many people will respond in the aftermath.
And hang your bloated-ass body from your golden chandelier
You will face consequences, such as being hung from your extravagant light fixture.
Some more bad news that I just read
I have come across additional negative reports.
Some more places and some more folks dead
More regions and individuals have been affected.
Maybe it's time to unbury your head
Perhaps it is time to face reality.
And get your ass up and outta bed
You need to actively address the situation and take action.
Why the hell am I explaining this
It is frustrating that I need to clarify this concept.
To such a braindead piece of shit
To someone who is foolish and lacking in intelligence.
Might as well get the torches lit
It would be fitting to gather tools of retribution.
And burn the bed you made while you sleep on it
You deserve to face punishment instigated by your own actions and unrestrained ignorance.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Christopher Everson
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