Influence
Rest Repose Lyrics

How faithful I am
Expressing commitment to a particular belief or course of action.

To breathe this air
Acknowledging the importance and fragility of the basic elements of life.

We share tonight
Highlighting the significance of the present moment and collective experience.

It only seems right
Suggesting a sense of moral correctness or inevitability.

How we heard
Reflecting on past experiences and their impact on the present.

Forget about our past
Encouraging a focus on the present and future rather than dwelling on past mistakes or regrets.

But will we make our future last
Expressing uncertainty about the future and the need to take action to ensure its longevity.

Taking a turn for the worst
Acknowledging negative trends or developments that threaten to derail progress.

Right before our eyes
Emphasizing the immediacy and proximity of the issue at hand.

Can we please come together in this moment of clarity
Urging collective action and cooperation to address challenges and crises.

Let us see through the lies, through the worst of the lies
Challenging misinformation or propaganda and advocating for transparency and truthfulness.

Take a moment and ponder
Encouraging reflection and introspection on important issues.

How many lives can we save here in yonder
Recognizing the potential impact of individual and collective actions on the wider community.

Take a step back and gather your thoughts
Urging patience and reflection rather than impulsiveness or rash decisions.

And let your mind wander
Encouraging creativity and open-mindedness in problem-solving and decision-making.

The fighting will commence
Anticipating conflict or confrontation.

And become a conscious reality
Recognizing the gravity and significance of the situation at hand.

Soon enough
Conveying a sense of inevitability and urgency.

Just like an open wound
Drawing a metaphor between a physical injury and a wider social issue or problem.

It will infect
Highlighting the potential for negative consequences to ripple outward and impact others.

Not taken care of
Warning against neglect or inaction in addressing critical issues.

So take care of each other
Advocating for mutual support and care in the face of challenges or crises.

Stay together
Encouraging unity and solidarity in the face of adversity.

Act as stitches
Drawing a metaphor between communal action and the medical practice of suturing wounds.

As one we will live
Emphasizing the power and potential of collective action and cooperation to achieve positive outcomes.

Or as many we will die
Highlighting the negative consequences of disunity or inaction in addressing critical issues.

For all intents and purposes
Clarifying the scope and stakes of the issue at hand.

Pay no mind to race
Discouraging discrimination or prejudice based on racial identity.

Slay those fears to waste
Encouraging courage and resilience in the face of adversity or uncertainty.