If You Never Say Goodbye
P.M.Dawn Lyrics

Legs of a cat
The beginning of something new, unstable and unpredictable, like the legs of a cat.

Head of a man
The ability to reason and think critically, a vital part of being human.

Eyes on the camera
Awareness of the vastness of the world and the importance of one's own place in it.

Shaking everyone's hand
The need for social interaction and connection, even in uncertain times.

Vultures circle
The constant reminder of death and decay in the world around us.

And smack their lips
The predatory and opportunistic nature of some individuals and groups.

The sky goes black
The fear and uncertainty that comes with impending doom or disaster.

As the lightning rips
The sudden and violent nature of change.

Stars are new
The possibility of new beginnings after everything has been destroyed.

Born without pity
The lack of sentimentality or emotion involved in the act of creation or rebirth.

As waves of blood
The destruction and chaos that occurs when everything must be remade from scratch.

Roll over the city
The all-encompassing nature of change and upheaval.

It's not a rehearsal
This is real life - there are no do-overs or second chances.

Or special effects
What is happening is not staged or fictional, but real and impactful.

It's the end of a story
What is happening is the end of something, and it cannot be changed.

It's what happens next
The future is uncertain, but it is important to move forward and face whatever comes next.

If I say, and I say
Reinforcing the idea that what is happening is real and not hypothetical or imagined.

It's coming in a second
The sudden and immediate nature of the events about to unfold.

In the blink of an eye
How quickly everything can change, even when we are not prepared for it.

With a bang and a whimper
The variety of emotions and reactions that can be elicited in the face of great upheaval, both dramatic and subtle.

And I say it's OK
Accepting the fact that change is inevitable, and that we must adapt to survive.

Son of a child
The birth of new life, symbolized by the offspring of a child.

Son of a beast
Even the birth of new life can be violent and brutal.

As it slouchers and slithers
The unpredictable, serpentine nature of new beginnings and change.

It sounded high
The sense of awe and wonder that can accompany intense and transformative experiences.

On a microphone
The amplified, all-encompassing nature of these experiences - they are not contained within a single individual or group.

As the rats kept rhythm
The presence of chaos and disruption even in the midst of intense emotions or transformative experiences.

On a chicken bone
The fragility and impermanence of even the most significant events or moments.

People wept
The intense emotions that can be caused by great upheaval, both positive and negative.

And swallowed their jewels
The realization that material possessions, while important, are ultimately meaningless in the face of great change or destruction.

Entered like soldiers
The bravado and sense of strength that comes with facing the unknown.

Departed as fools
The realization that, despite our best efforts, we are often powerless in the face of change and must accept our own limitations.

It isn't a sentence
What is happening is not a punishment or an act of retribution - it is simply the way of the world.

It's not a reward
Nor is it a reward or a blessing - simply a fact that must be accepted.

It's a black parachute
The sense of being caught and trapped in a situation beyond our control.

With a noose for a cord
The sense of impending doom or inevitability that accompanies great upheaval and change.

And I say it's OK
Ultimately, acceptance and resilience are the keys to surviving even the most difficult of circumstances.