Orphan
Silent Planet Lyrics

Respective perspectives worshiping directives
We blindly follow the instructions given to us by the perspectives that we hold.

Blindly killing for our dogma
We are willing to take extreme measures, including violence, in order to uphold our beliefs and doctrines.

Until our sons meet in the garden
The clash of our beliefs and actions may result in future generations facing the consequences and having to reconcile with each other.

Torches scald the night sky
Our actions are leaving a visible and lasting impact on the world around us.

The youth rise up and set their elders to the gallows
The younger generation is taking matters into their own hands and rebelling against the older generation who they believe have caused harm.

Fire in the lighthouse
Even the trusted and reliable sources of guidance and safety can become corrupted and dangerous.

All our advances, a spark away from conflagration
Our progress and achievements are always at risk of being destroyed or causing destruction at any moment.

In the night I saw you fall, oh wicked star
We are witnessing and experiencing the downfall of something or someone that was once great and influential.

Illuminate our hate, show us who we really are
Our negative emotions and actions are being highlighted and exposed in a way that reveals our true selves.

Books were burned away, only swords remained
Intellectual and peaceful solutions were destroyed, leaving only violent means to achieve our goals.

The prophets died for peace, stabbed by preying priests
Those who advocated for peace and nonviolence were targeted and killed by those who sought power and control through violence and manipulation.

As the wise man said I'll keep my heart and lose my head
We should prioritize our emotions and empathy over our rationality and logic.

Without a neck how can I sink with a millstone to the bottom of the sea?
If we don't have a physical anchor that can be used against us, then how can we be weighed down and held accountable for our actions?

And I'm finding the violence, it looks like me
We are discovering that the violence we see around us is a reflection of our own tendencies and behavior.

Singing songs of life when all we know is death
We are trying to spread positivity and hope despite living in a world that is filled with negativity and destruction.

A world of orphans left empty-handed
We are living in a society where those who are vulnerable and in need are being ignored and neglected.

If love's a sin I'll become a heretic
We are willing to go against established norms and beliefs in order to promote and prioritize love and compassion.

Recurring intervention
There are ongoing and repeated attempts to interfere with and shape the narrative of events.

Framing the narrative to cleanse our tainted conscience
We are manipulating and altering the way events are presented and interpreted in order to absolve ourselves of guilt and responsibility.

Harvesting destruction
We are reaping the negative consequences of our actions and decisions.

Reaping the sow from weapons planted in the soil
We are experiencing the effects of the violent and aggressive means that were used to achieve our goals in the past.

Terrified little son, encumbered by your sword
The younger generation is affected and burdened by the violence and aggression that has been passed down to them.

You can hide your fear but won't shed the sheer weight of your own humanity, humanity
We may try to hide or deny our fear and vulnerability, but we cannot escape the fact that we are all human and affected by our emotions and experiences.

You can face me towards the mountains where I meet our Mother's gaze
We should focus on and prioritize nature and the environment, and use it as a source of guidance and inspiration.

Too blinded by this hatred to recognize your brother's face
Our negative emotions and actions are causing us to be unable to see and acknowledge the humanity and worth of others.

I'll collapse, head parting from my weary shoulders
We are facing physical and emotional exhaustion and may not be able to bear the weight of our problems anymore.

Seeds of life spilling from my palms
We are letting go of the negative and destructive tendencies and instead choosing to promote and prioritize life and growth.

Subverting love will take hold in this hateful soil; My blood is the water
We are intentionally working towards changing the negative and violent environment and promoting love and compassion.

Inshallah, Shalom Love will take hold
We are expressing hope and optimism that love and peace will ultimately prevail and overcome the negativity and destruction that we are currently facing.