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When you're living under oath
We are the aggravating blight
The ones who′ll proudly sing this ode
They say that everything's alright
It's sad but empathy has died
Today the middle age is back
Are you fine humankind?
Did you take the time
To understand why we are all blind?
Truth is on strike
Fakers won the fight
So take a seat for the ride
Brave ones are hidden in a nest
And honored ones under arrest
Here comes the hypocrite parade
To give a show
Are you fine humankind?
Did you take the time
To understand why we are all blind?
Truth is on strike
Fakers won the fight
So take a seat for the ride
We′ll wait until we rise
′Cause we will change the tide
They are afraid of changing sides
It's time for us to shine
To stay away from pride
And to find a better rhyme for this life
Are you fine humankind?
Did you take the time
To understand why we are all blind?
Truth is on strike
Fakers won the fight
So take a seat for the ride
We′ll wait until we rise
'Cause we will change the tide
They are afraid of changing sides
It′s time to shine
To stay away from pride
And to find a better rhyme for this life
In Sully Riot's song "Welcome Home," the lyrics are a reflection of the reality we live in, where the truth is disregarded, and empathy is non-existent. The singers bring about this theme and challenge the listener to reflect on the current state of society. The first verse talks about living under oath - this refers to how people tend to conform to the norms set by society instead of being true to themselves. The next line talks about being the aggravating blight - this could be interpreted as going against the established norms and being proud of it, even if it means being ostracized.
The chorus is a call to action for the listeners to take their time and understand why we are all blind. The line "truth is on strike" refers to how the established norms have overshadowed the truth, and it's up to individuals to seek the truth. The part where they say "take a seat for the ride" could be interpreted as sit back and watch life pass by or be an active participant in shaping your own reality. The second verse talks about how brave ones are hidden in a nest while the ones that need to be honored are under arrest. This could be interpreted as how the people who speak out against injustice are suppressed or how the people who deserve recognition are not appreciated.
The last verse talks about waiting until we rise - this could be interpreted as waiting for a change in society where the truth is valued, and empathy is present. This line is followed by "They are afraid of changing sides," which could be interpreted as those in power being afraid of losing their status. The song ends with positivity, calling for reflection to be away from pride and finding a better rhyme for life.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s hard to face reality
Acknowledging the truth can be difficult
When you're living under oath
Especially when you're constrained by societal norms
We are the aggravating blight
As the outcasts, we can be seen as a nuisance
The ones who'll proudly sing this ode
But we embrace our nonconformity and will express ourselves through this song
They say that everything's alright
The majority may believe that everything is fine
It's sad but empathy has died
But compassion for others has diminished
Today the middle age is back
Now is a time of regression and resistance to progress
To save the world
In an attempt to fix the problems we face
Are you fine humankind?
Are you truly content with the current state of humanity?
Did you take the time
Have you considered the underlying issues?
To understand why we are all blind?
Do you realize why so many people are unaware or unwilling to acknowledge the truth?
Truth is on strike
The truth is being suppressed or ignored
Fakers won the fight
Those who deceive or pretend have come out on top
So take a seat for the ride
Prepare yourself for what's to come
Brave ones are hidden in a nest
The people who could make a positive difference are afraid to speak out
And honored ones under arrest
Those who do speak out are punished and silenced
Here comes the hypocrite parade
People who act deceptive or insincere are promoting their false beliefs
To give a show
Putting on a display rather than actually making a difference
We'll wait until we rise
We will bide our time until we can become powerful enough to make a difference
'Cause we will change the tide
Because we are dedicated to making a positive change
They are afraid of changing sides
Those who cling to the status quo are scared of change
It's time for us to shine
Now is our time to show the world what we can do
To stay away from pride
But we must remain humble and work together for the greater good
And to find a better rhyme for this life
We will seek out a new way of living that is more fulfilling and meaningful
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.