The City of Thieves
Sonic Boom Six Lyrics


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Look around at the corpse of a broken god, bones scattered across the landscape.
Dereliction, no congregation made minds up made their escape.
What do we worship in its place? The spirit of greed and excesses.
A poisoned ghost with a smiling face says "Yo ho ho write cheques," this
Welcome to the City of Thieves just another way to make a living.
Welcome to the City of Thieves whatever happened to giving and receiving?
Sing along to the words but we don't know why it's a hollow traditional thing.
Down in the tenements they fill their boots and bags made of plastic.
Across their screens a jester screams his song that sounds sarcastic.
Welcome to the City of Thieves just another way to make a living.




Welcome to the City of Thieves whatever happened to giving and receiving?
Welcome to the city of thieves come here anytime but we don't speak of leaving.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sonic Boom Six's song "The City of Thieves" paint a vivid picture of a broken society that has lost its way. The opening line, "look around at the corpse of a broken god, bones scattered across the landscape," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It suggests that there was once a higher power that guided and protected the people, but it is now dead and scattered. The verse then goes on to describe a derelict society where people have abandoned their values and principles in favor of greed and excess.


The chorus, "Welcome to the City of Thieves just another way to make a living. Welcome to the City of Thieves whatever happened to giving and receiving?" highlights the central theme of the song, which is the loss of values and morals in contemporary society. The chorus suggests that people have lost sight of the importance of giving and receiving and have become focused solely on making money.


The second verse reinforces this idea, describing a society where people are only concerned with filling their boots and bags with plastic goods instead of helping each other. The line "across their screens a jester screams his song that sounds sarcastic" suggests that people are being entertained and distracted by empty messages rather than addressing the problems that confront them.


Overall, "The City of Thieves" is a powerful commentary on the state of contemporary society and the need to return to a more values-based way of living.


Line by Line Meaning

Look around at the corpse of a broken god, bones scattered across the landscape.
In this desolate place, the remnants of a deity lay amid destruction and ruin.


Dereliction, no congregation made minds up made their escape.
No longer bound to this place, the people deserted the former seat of religious power.


What do we worship in its place? The spirit of greed and excesses.
Instead of a faith, the city's citizens now prioritize the pursuit of wealth and indulgence.


A poisoned ghost with a smiling face says "Yo ho ho write cheques," this
The all-consuming drive to accumulate money is emphasized by a devious, insincere presence.


Welcome to the City of Thieves just another way to make a living.
This place is only concerned with profiting at any cost, regardless of morality or ethics.


Welcome to the City of Thieves whatever happened to giving and receiving?
Compassion and generosity have been forgotten in the pursuit of material gain.


Sing along to the words but we don't know why it's a hollow traditional thing.
The city's residents continue to participate in empty rituals, despite losing any true meaning behind them.


Down in the tenements they fill their boots and bags made of plastic.
Those living in poverty are forced to resort to cheap and disposable materials to survive.


Across their screens a jester screams his song that sounds sarcastic.
The media perpetuates the city's twisted values, masking criticism with humor and mockery.


Welcome to the City of Thieves come here anytime but we don't speak of leaving.
The city has become an inescapable trap, with those within it unable or unwilling to seek a way out.




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