The Warning
Stefan Goodchild Lyrics
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Some say it was a sign
I was standing right there
When it came down from the sky
The way it spoke to us
You felt it from inside
Said it was up to us
You've become a virus
That has eaten up its host
We've been watching you with all of our eyes
And what you seem to value most
So much potential
Or so we used to say
Your greed, self importance, and your arrogance
You piss it all away
We heard a cry
We've come to intervene
You will change your ways and you will make amends
Or we will wipe this place clean
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
The lyrics of Stefan Goodchild feat. Doudou N'Diaye Rose's song The Warning can be interpreted as a warning from an extraterrestrial entity to humanity. The lines "Some say it was a warning, Some say it was a sign" suggest that something out of the ordinary happened and the entity is trying to communicate with humans. The entity tells humans that they have become a virus that has destroyed its host, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for how humans have exploited the Earth's resources without regard for the consequences. The entity also mentions that it has been watching humans and is aware of their values, which seem to be centered around greed, self-importance, and arrogance.
The chorus of "Your time is tick-tick-ticking away" reinforces the idea that humans are running out of time to change their ways before the entity takes drastic measures to "wipe this place clean." The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a call to action, urging humans to make amends and change their behavior before it's too late. Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of humanity's current state and warns of the consequences of continuing on this path.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say it was a warning
There are those who believe it was a warning about something to come
Some say it was a sign
Others believe it was an indication of something important
I was standing right there
I witnessed the event firsthand
When it came down from the sky
When it appeared from above
The way it spoke to us
The communication we received felt more like a feeling within us
You felt it from inside
It was a visceral feeling, something that could not be ignored
Said it was up to us
It gave us a choice to make
Up to us to decide
It was our responsibility to choose the right path
You've become a virus
You are destroying yourself and everything around you
That has eaten up its host
Your actions have consumed and destroyed your environment
We've been watching you with all of our eyes
We have been observing your behavior closely
And what you seem to value most
Your priorities are misplaced
So much potential
You once had the ability to be great
Or so we used to say
We believed in your potential, but now we are not so sure
Your greed, self-importance, and your arrogance
Your desire for power and importance, and your overconfidence, are destroying you
You piss it all away
You waste your talent and potential with your destructive behavior
We heard a cry
We received a signal that something is wrong
We've come to intervene
We are here to take action and make a difference
You will change your ways and you will make amends
You must alter your behavior and make reparations for the damage you have done
Or, we will wipe this place clean
If you fail to change, we will take drastic measures to correct the situation
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Time is running out for you to make changes
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
The clock is ticking, and the consequences of inaction become more serious with each passing moment
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Act now, before it's too late
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
Pay attention to the signs, and take action before it's too late
Your time is tick-tick-ticking away
The future of your world depends on your ability to act decisively
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Trent Reznor
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