As the World Burns
Star City Meltdown Lyrics


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To whom it may concern
There's a lesson
The ones in charge should learn
Had a story to tell
Oh well, farwell
All will pay
For those who disobey
All will pay
For the rest of your life
If the world is burning down
You'll figure out
Who you can count on
When it all comes back around
It's a slap in the face
For you to erase this fate
It is too late now
Time has clicked away
For us to help
It's become quite a show
Who wins
Who knows
All will pay
For those who disobey
All will pay
For the rest of thier lives
If the world is burning down
You'll figure out
Who you can count on
When it all comes back around
It's a slap in the face
For you to erase this fate
All your problems
Could have solved them
It's all over now
Let your egos
Cover your souls
Still with time to burn
When the world is burning down
You'll figure out who you can count on
When the world is burning down
You'll figure out who you can count on
When it all comes back around
It's a slap in the face




For you to erase this fate
This fate...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Star City Meltdown's song "As The World Burns" are a reflection on the current state of the world and the consequences of our actions. The song delivers a warning to those in power that they should take note of the lesson provided, and change their ways before it is too late. The band is essentially saying that there is a price to pay for not obeying the moral standards of society, and that the consequences will be felt for the rest of your life. The chorus emphasizes the importance of figuring out who you can count on when everything else is failing. The song culminates in a sense of inevitability, with the band reminding us that time has ticked away and we have little chance of helping those who have brought us to this point.


Line by Line Meaning

To whom it may concern
This message is addressed to anyone who listens


There's a lesson
There is an important message to learn from this message


The ones in charge should learn
Those in positions of power should pay attention and learn from this message


Had a story to tell
There was a tale to be shared


Oh well, farewell
The story has come to an end and goodbye is being said


All will pay
The consequences of one's actions will catch up with them


For those who disobey
Those who ignore the message and do not change their ways will be held accountable


For the rest of your life
This punishment will last for a lifetime


If the world is burning down
In times of crisis or chaos, one can truly see who they can rely on


You'll figure out
You will come to understand


Who you can count on
Who will be there for you in times of need or trial


When it all comes back around
When karma or the consequences of one's actions catch up with them


It's a slap in the face
It is a rude awakening or harsh realization


For you to erase this fate
One cannot escape or undo the consequences of their actions


All your problems
The issues and struggles that one faces


Could have solved them
These problems could have been avoided or fixed earlier


It's all over now
The opportunity to fix or change anything has passed


Let your egos
Allow your pride or arrogance


Cover your souls
To overshadow or conceal one's true self or values


Still with time to burn
There is still time to make a change or make a difference


Who wins
It is uncertain who will come out victorious or successful


Who knows
It is impossible to predict or determine the outcome


For the rest of their lives
Those who do not change their ways will be held accountable for the duration of their existence


This fate...
The consequences of one's actions that cannot be undone or avoided




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