Judgement Day
Steve Kilbey Lyrics
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I cannot remember their glass or their pain
I never expected to come here and stay
And be waiting with you for the judgment day
If I beat the odds you change the dice
If I forget you memorize
You're one of the special and you don't have to pay
Your dividends are coming on the judgment day
Hey some people got a lot to answer for
But you keep on going
Poor Matilda hoarding her stash
Shivered on top of a bed stuffed with cash
I told her she should think about giving it away
Her option comes up on the judgment day
Who knows who's going, who knows who's left
Who knows why we keep on wasting our breath
Where was the shepherd when the flock went astray
He'd seen the forecast for the judgment day
The lyrics of Steve Kilbey's song Judgement Day are about the unpredictability of life and the uncertainty of what happens in the future. The first two lines of the song, "I never intended to be kind of sane, I cannot remember their glass or their pain", suggest a sense of detachment from reality and an attempt to escape from the harsh realities of life.
The lines "If I beat the odds you change the dice, If I forget you memorize" highlight the unpredictability of life and fate, and how it can be influenced by other people. The singer also refers to someone special who does not have to pay for their actions and whose dividends are coming on the judgment day. This suggests that their actions will be judged, and they will be rewarded accordingly.
The chorus of the song, "Hey some people got a lot to answer for, But you keep on going", suggests that some people have a lot of explaining to do, but despite that, life goes on. The final verse of the song is about a character named Matilda who hoards her money but is advised to consider giving it away. The singer says that Matilda's options will come up on the judgment day, indicating that her actions will be evaluated.
Overall, the song is reflective of the human condition, our attempts to escape from reality, and the idea that we will all face a judgement day where our actions will be scrutinized and evaluated.
Line by Line Meaning
I never intended to be kind of sane
I never had any plans to maintain my sanity
I cannot remember their glass or their pain
I have lost all memory pertaining to their pain and suffering
I never expected to come here and stay
I did not think I would end up here for so long
And be waiting with you for the judgment day
And be with you, anticipating the day of judgment
If I beat the odds you change the dice
If I am successful against all chances, you will still try to manipulate my success
If I forget you memorize
If I fail to remember, you will never forget
You're one of the special and you don't have to pay
You are unique, and you do not have to pay for your actions
Your dividends are coming on the judgment day
Your rewards will come on the day of judgment
Hey some people got a lot to answer for
Some people have a lot of accountability for their actions
But you keep on going
But you keep moving forward
Poor Matilda hoarding her stash
Matilda, unfortunate, hoards her possessions
Shivered on top of a bed stuffed with cash
She shakes atop her bed, overflowing with money
I told her she should think about giving it away
I advised Matilda to consider sharing her wealth
Her option comes up on the judgment day
Her decision will be judged on the day of reckoning
Who knows who's going, who knows who's left
No one knows who will survive, and who will be left behind
Who knows why we keep on wasting our breath
No one knows why we keep talking without any action being taken
Where was the shepherd when the flock went astray
Where was the guide when people were lost and struggling
He'd seen the forecast for the judgment day
He knew the outcome of the day of judgment
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