Promised Land
Pink Cream 69 Lyrics
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And try to understand
Why the human race
Should loose their grace
In this promised land
Now we've seen all the heartache
It turned into shame
Do you remember life before the storm?
Bound for glory, and the deeds that we'd perform
Were stuck in a landslide, and there'll be no turning back
We'll answer the questions,
As we drift along the road to nowhere
Who's playing the guardian angel?
Watching over
In this promised land
Just look to a new horizon
Rise above you
In this promised land
Who's playing the guardian angel?
Watching over
In this promised land
Just look to a new horizon
Now the future is in your hands
They show no redemption, remorse or even sorrow
There'll be no exception, when you're waiting for tomorrow
Were stuck in the crossfire, could it be we'll never wake
They're breaking our empire,
And they're taking all that they could take
Who's playing the guardian angel?
Watching over
In this promised land
Just look to a new horizon
Rise above you
In this promised land
Who's playing the guardian angel?
Watching over
In this Promised Land
Just look to a new horizon
Is it really a shame that were taking the blame?
When the future is in your hands
If I close my eyes
I know I'll see
The sun begin to rise
Cause I've know the joy
Of self contentment
In this paradise
Oh in this paradise
This paradise
Won't somebody tell me?
Who's playing the guardian angel?
Watching over
In this promised land
Just look to a new horizon
Rise above you
In this promised land
Who's playing the guardian angel?
Watching over
In this promised land
Just look to a new horizon
Now the future is in your hands
The lyrics to Pink Cream 69's song Promised Land can be interpreted in several ways. On a surface level, the song describes a broken land where the human race has lost its grace. Despite the heartache, there is no one to take the blame. The song's mood is melancholy, as the singer is asking who is playing the "guardian angel" in this land. However, in the last verse, the mood changes, and the future is said to be in the hands of the people. The implication here is that it is up to people to change their fate and create a paradise.
The song's repeated question "Who's playing the guardian angel?" could be interpreted as an expression of the singer's frustration at the lack of accountability among those in power. The image of a guardian angel is typically associated with protection and guidance. However, in this song, the guardian angel seems to be absent or inadequate, contributing to the land's brokenness. The singer seems to be searching for an explanation for why things are the way they are, but there is no clear answer. It could also be interpreted as a call to action for people to take care of each other and be their own guardian angels.
Overall, Promised Land is a melancholic yet hopeful song that encourages people to take ownership of their future and work toward creating a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look across this broken land
As I survey this desolate expanse of territory
And try to understand
And attempt to comprehend
Why the human race
Why humanity
Should loose their grace
Would forfeit their virtue
In this promised land
In this land of opportunity
Now we've seen all the heartache
Now we have endured all the pain
It turned into shame
That pain has mutated into disgrace
Cause there's no one to take the blame
Because there is no one willing to accept responsibility
Do you remember life before the storm?
Do you recall the era prior to this tumultuous period?
Bound for glory, and the deeds that we'd perform
Destined for greatness and the feats we were capable of achieving
Were stuck in a landslide, and there'll be no turning back
Trapped in a predicament with no chance of escape
We'll answer the questions,
We will provide the responses
As we drift along the road to nowhere
While we aimlessly travel a path to nowhere
Who's playing the guardian angel?
Who is the individual being a protector?
Watching over
Keeping watch
Just look to a new horizon
Merely gaze at the new opportunities
Rise above you
Elevate yourself
Now the future is in your hands
Now the responsibility rests in your hands
They show no redemption, remorse or even sorrow
They exhibit no contrition, regret, or even grief
There'll be no exception, when you're waiting for tomorrow
There will be no allowance, as one awaits a new day
Were stuck in the crossfire, could it be we'll never wake
We are caught in the middle of a battle, will we ever emerge?
They're breaking our empire,
They are destroying our kingdom
And they're taking all that they could take
Extracting all that is feasible
Is it really a shame that were taking the blame?
Is it a genuine disgrace that we are receiving the blame?
When the future is in your hands
When you possess control of the future
If I close my eyes
If I were to shut my eyes
I know I'll see
I am certain that I will observe
The sun begin to rise
The emergence of the sun
Cause I've know the joy
Because I have experienced the pleasure
Of self contentment
Of being content with oneself
In this paradise
In this utopia
Oh in this paradise
Oh, in this utopia
Won't somebody tell me?
Could somebody please disclose to me?
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TheFatguyzinc
love that line-" as we drift along the road to nowhere"...yet ANOTHER awesome one by this so sadly under rated and under appreciated band.
zezstergar
Yes, it just takes you away, it just grows and grows and it blows the refrain right in your face...and the middle part..."If I close my eyes I know I'll see the sun begin to rise...."
and a huge solo, so f....n underrated
Adnan Demiroglu
great song ! so sad that not much views !
Kurt Wagner
I think this song is about the 9/11 attacks in the USA and the need to find peace and safety in life. Powerful song from a very underrated band!