The Finest
S.O.S. Band Lyrics

Everybody wake up
Attention is being brought to an important issue, urging everyone to pay attention and take action.

If you're living with your eyes closed
If you are not paying attention to what is going on around you, you are not fully aware of the danger and chaos that exists.

See the man with the bomb in his hand
A warning of the potentially catastrophic situation that exists and the need to be alert to any warning signs and threats around us.

Oh baby it's not easy sometimes
The dangerous and complex world we navigate through is tough and can take its toll on us all, both mentally and physically.

They build these walls ever higher and hide behind them
People often conceal their true intentions, building a facade around themselves that is difficult to penetrate and thus making it hard to truly know them.

Seems an odd way to make things right
Using deception and cloaking themselves seems like a strange way to solve problems or get what one wants.

Oh I feel crazy sometimes
The world's unpredictability and humankind's dubious ways often lead to frustration and confusion, making one feel like they might lose their sanity.

Our finest hour arrives
Amidst chaos and challenge, we must all strive to rise to the occasion and be our best selves.

See the pig dressed in his finest fine
The term pig is used here to refer to someone who is corrupt, who has taken advantage of their power and position, and is flaunting it in front of others.

The believers stand behind him and smile
Those who follow and support the corrupt pig are just as culpable for the havoc and deception he creates.

Remember the words of the misguided fool
Looking back on the teachings of someone who does not have good judgement can have a negative impact on how we navigate through the world - making us more vulnerable to making the wrong decisions.

Do unto others as you'd have them do
It is better to treat others with respect and kindness, as you yourself would like to be treated - this maximizes the chances of making the right connections with people and gaining their support when it is needed

Not an eye for an eye as the golden rule
The so-called 'golden rule', that is often used to justify revenge and retaliation doesn't actually work to resolve conflicts and creates an unsustainable chain of violence.

Just leaves a room full of blind men
In the end, violence and revenge just creates more confusion, fear and pain, leading to a situation where no-one can see what is really happening, making it impossible to find a resolution.

As the day lights up with fire
Things might get worse before they get better; the fire here may be a metaphor for a form of crisis or cataclysm that is still to come.