It's On
R.O.M.E. Lyrics
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Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
And Lenny Bruce is not afraid
Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
World serves its own needs
Don't mis-serve your own needs
Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
With a fear of height, down, height
Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
And a government for hire and a combat site
Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
With the Furies breathing down your neck
Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
Look at that low plane, fine, then
Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
World serves its own needs, listen to your heart bleed
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
Feeling pretty psyched
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine
Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies
Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline
It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
I feel fine (I feel fine)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
The other night I drifted nice continental drift divide
Mountains sit in a line, Leonard Bernstein
Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs
Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean, boom
You symbiotic, patriotic, slam but neck, right, right
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
The song "It's On" by R.O.M.E. opens with a sample from R.E.M's "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)." The first verse of the song describes chaos and disaster, as well as the fear and panic that arise in such situations. The second verse is a commentary on the media's coverage of events, including biased reporting and censorship. The chorus repeats the famous line from R.E.M's song, suggesting that despite the chaos and uncertainty of the world, everything will ultimately be okay.
The lyrics of "It's On" reflect the feelings of anxiety and fear that are common in times of uncertainty and crisis. The song suggests that people should remain calm and focus on their own needs in order to survive in a difficult situation. Furthermore, it comments on the role of the media in shaping public opinion and how it can either help or hinder society in times of crisis.
Line by Line Meaning
That's great, it starts with an earthquake
Something big and disruptive is happening.
Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
Nature and technology are intertwined with this event.
And Lenny Bruce is not afraid
Even famous people are impacted by this event but some are not scared.
Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
In the midst of chaos and destruction, listen to your internal thoughts and feelings.
World serves its own needs
The world acts on its own regardless of individuals.
Don't mis-serve your own needs
Don't go against your own interests during this chaotic time.
Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
Be more energetic and forceful in your actions.
The ladder starts to clatter
The social order is breaking down.
With a fear of height, down, height
People are scared, but also determined and strong.
Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
The media plays its part in this event, as it does with everything else.
And a government for hire and a combat site
The government's involvement in this event isn't entirely clear or trustworthy.
Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
People are distancing themselves from each other.
With the Furies breathing down your neck
People are constantly under threat and fighting to survive.
Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
The media is struggling to keep up with events, but is also being manipulated and censored.
Look at that low plane, fine, then
There are strange occurrences happening that are difficult to understand or explain.
Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
There is a sense of overpopulation and a shared experience among people.
But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
People have to focus on themselves and their survival.
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
Even religion is being affected by this event, but some believers are trusting in their faith.
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
There are strong emotions and conflicting opinions regarding the event.
Feeling pretty psyched
Despite everything, some people are feeling excited and energized.
It's the end of the world as we know it
This event is ending life as we know it.
and I feel fine
However, I am personally okay with this and ready to face it.
Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
People have to be cautious and watchful during this event.
Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
Destroyed and damaged things can be rebuilt or re-purposed, but remain in touch with your thoughts and feelings.
Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
There are acts of violence and oppression happening during this event.
Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
Everything is getting more dangerous and destructive.
Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
Despite the chaos, people are still trying to find and maintain hope and motivation.
Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
Be careful and aware of the potential dangers and risks.
This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
Be brave and take risks, but also stay smart and avoid danger.
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies
This event is also a time of confusion and deception.
Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline
Despite the chaos, some people are rejecting help and staying independent.
The other night I drifted nice continental drift divide
I had a dream of separation and division on a large scale.
Mountains sit in a line, Leonard Bernstein
Even natural structures are being affected by this event, and there are still cultural references.
Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs
Various people, from politicians to comedians, are being mentioned but remain active in the world.
Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean, boom
Even small, trivial things continue to exist and matter despite the chaos.
You symbiotic, patriotic, slam but neck, right, right
There are still interconnectedness with one's country and attacking with strong rhetoric.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Michael Stipe, Michael E. Mills, Peter Lawrence Buck, William Thomas Berry
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