Futility's Reasons
Spirit Caravan Lyrics


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All - seeing eye, mocks lives that go by
Currency inflates, suffering propagates
Ideology designed to spawn hate and crime
Religions to create, to incite not placate

Is there something more to strive to live for
Than to toil every day to have it taken away?
Dark deals are made, in blood debts are paid
And the true Samaritans are framed as charlatans
Because his faith's a different name
Families lay slain
Why do you teach them it's alright
To load a gun and fight

How can this be called humanity
When you poison your own kind knowing all the time

Don't raise your hand against your fellow man
And the children must hear love will always be near
In the schools they must teach immortality's in reach
Through your strength they will find
Peace in heart, breath and mind





Is there something more to strive to live for
Than to toil every day to have it taken away?

Overall Meaning

The song Futility’s Reasons by Spirit Caravan touches upon various themes of society that seem to be prevalent even in today’s world. The lyrics of the song question the very foundation of the belief systems and ideologies that have been preached and perpetuated for generations. The first verse of the song talks about how the currency inflates and suffering propagates, thereby mocking the lives that go by. The second verse touches upon the darkness that lies beneath the veneer of good, the bloodshed, and the dishonesty. The lyrics suggest that true Samaritans are often vilified for speaking the truth or standing up for what is right. The song maintains that much of the hate and crime in the world is spawned by ideologies and religions that are supposed to promote peace and harmony.


The chorus of the song asks whether there is something more to strive to live for than to toil every day just to have it taken away. The lyrics suggest that society has become materialistic and selfish in its outlook, with people focusing more on accumulating wealth and power rather than striving for a greater purpose.


The final verse of the song talks about the importance of teaching children about love and humanity. The lyrics suggest that it is the responsibility of schools and society as a whole to teach children about the importance of immortality and strength through love. The song maintains that it is only through love that we can achieve peace in our hearts, breath, and mind.


Line by Line Meaning

All - seeing eye, mocks lives that go by
The omniscient perspective observes and ridicules the monotonous existences passing by.


Currency inflates, suffering propagates
The economic system causes an increase in valueless money while simultaneously spreading pain and misery.


Ideology designed to spawn hate and crime
Ideas and beliefs formulated to generate animosity and illegal activities.


Religions to create, to incite not placate
The establishments of faith meant to instigate rather than soothe.


Is there something more to strive to live for
Is there a greater purpose for one's existence?


Than to toil every day to have it taken away?
Than to work tirelessly for it to be stolen or lost?


Dark deals are made, in blood debts are paid
Illicit agreements occur and debts are repaid through violence.


And the true Samaritans are framed as charlatans
Authentic helpers are depicted as frauds.


Because his faith's a different name
Due to the incongruity with the dominant system of belief.


Families lay slain
Entire households are killed.


Why do you teach them it's alright
Why instruct them that it is acceptable?


To load a gun and fight
To prepare weapons and engage in combat.


How can this be called humanity
How can this be classified as humane behavior?


When you poison your own kind knowing all the time
Poisoning people with similar characteristics consciously.


Don't raise your hand against your fellow man
Do not use violence against your counterparts.


And the children must hear love will always be near
The kids should understand that affection is consistently around them.


In the schools they must teach immortality's in reach
Educational institutions have to instruct that the prospect of living forever is obtainable.


Through your strength they will find
Using your might, they will discover.


Peace in heart, breath and mind
Serenity in the spirit, breathing, and thoughts.




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