Regeneration
Psychefunkapus Lyrics
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Let's go to work
Let's go to war
Let's break down doors of distant shores
We can exchange gifts
City for city
But where will you run when all the dust settles to the ground
And there's no one else around?
Regeneration
Regeneration
So nobody's perfect
But can you think of somethin' better to do with $100 bill' or so?
We can build it up
And we will tear it down
But what will you do when all the . . .
And there's nothing you can crown
Regeneration
Regeneration
let's go to work
Let's go to war
Let's break down doors of distant shores
We can exchange gifts
It won't be too pretty
But where will you run when all the dust settles to the ground
And there's no one else around?
Regeneration
Regeneration
Regeneration
Regeneration
The lyrics of "Regeneration" by Psychefunkapus speak of a cycle of destruction and reconstruction. The opening lines encourage action, urging listeners to go to work and to war, breaking down doors of distant shores. This may be interpreted as promoting imperialism or even as a call to action towards a societal revolution. The following lines suggest an exchange of gifts and rebuilding. However, the underlying question of the song is what will happen when everything has been destroyed and there's no one else around? The repetition of "regeneration" reinforces the message that despite destruction, there is always the possibility of renewal, but also the inevitability of destruction and chaos.
The lyrics also question the concept of perfection, acknowledging that nobody is perfect. However, it then presents the question of what better use can be made of money, suggesting that there is still potential for doing good even in an imperfect world. The song ends the way it started, with the repetition of "regeneration," emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of destruction and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go to work
Let's start taking action towards something productive.
Let's go to war
Let's approach this task with an intense desire to succeed.
Let's break down doors of distant shores
Let's explore new territories and challenge ourselves to take on new experiences.
We can exchange gifts
We can share our resources to create a mutually beneficial relationship.
City for city
We can trade off valuable resources or ideas to contribute to each other's growth.
But where will you run when all the dust settles to the ground
When things get tough and everything falls apart, where will you go and what options will you have?
And there's no one else around?
When everything around you fails, who will be there to support you?
Regeneration
A new beginning, a fresh start.
So nobody's perfect
We all have flaws and should not aim for perfection but rather progress.
But can you think of somethin' better to do with $100 bill' or so?
We should use our resources to create positive change and not waste them on things with little value.
We can build it up
We can create something great and work towards a common goal.
And we will tear it down
But we should not hesitate to start over when we realize that our current efforts are not leading us towards success.
And there's nothing you can crown
Success is not always easily recognizable or tangible and sometimes it cannot be measured.
It won't be too pretty
The process towards progress is not always easy or attractive, often requiring hard work and sacrifice.
Regeneration
A new beginning, a fresh start.
Regeneration
A new beginning, a fresh start.
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Evie Brown
Best song of theirs