...And The World Files For Chapter 11
The Flatliners Lyrics


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We Only!
We only take what we need
If Only!
If only they could just see these flames are burning green
And the world will end tonight!

Try to find hope in a world where trust means dollars
And you're always in the struggle if you've got a blue collar
The eyes go blind behind the suits and ties
It's Tme!
Tearing through your pickets, they're frail and weak already
So look over your shoulder and find something to sell
The money-grubbing liars with the confidence and speed
Are picking at your wallet when you're trying to break free

The taxes on the public, you sell a lung to cope
We're always cashing in and tapping out until we're broke
Your life becomes a number and they've got you by the throat
And the flames destroy your last bit of hope
And your wallet feels the dead weight of it all
Waste it, don't waste it, gotta hesitate
And I'll scream these words from my throat until we're all fucking broke
They've got you by the throat

We could watch all this ink melt away
And everything else will go up in flames




There's nothing left of today, of today
And we only take what we need

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Flatliners's song ...And The World Files For Chapter 11 express a strong criticism of the current economic system and the way in which wealth is distributed. The song seems to reflect a sense of disempowerment and frustration towards the prevailing norms of capitalist society. The first verse expresses a sense of cynicism towards the prevalent greed driven culture, declaring that "We only take what we need" and that "If only they could just see these flames are burning green". This could refer to the fact that people who have more than they need are often driven by a desire for more, even if it comes at the expense of others.


The second verse paints a picture of a world where people must compete and struggle against each other to get ahead, where the poor are exploited and the rich get richer. The lines, "The taxes on the public, you sell a lung to cope / We're always cashing in and tapping out until we're broke" suggest that those in power will extract whatever wealth they can from those who are struggling to keep up. The chorus, "And the world will end tonight!" adds an ominous quality, as if suggesting that the current trajectory is unsustainable and will eventually implode.


Overall, the song presents a potent critique of an economic system that values profit over people, and that perpetuates inequality and exploitation.


Line by Line Meaning

We only take what we need
We choose to only take the minimum amount required


If only they could just see these flames are burning green
If only people realized that the greed for money is causing destruction


And the world will end tonight!
The world as we know it will be destroyed


Try to find hope in a world where trust means dollars
It's hard to remain optimistic in a society where money is more valuable than trust


And you're always in the struggle if you've got a blue collar
People who work for a living always face difficulty in a world where wealth and power dictate success


The eyes go blind behind the suits and ties
The wealthy and powerful often lose sight of the needs of the common people


It's Tme!
It's time to take action and fight back


Tearing through your pickets, they're frail and weak already
Those in power are taking advantage of the vulnerable and oppressed


So look over your shoulder and find something to sell
People are resorting to desperate measures to make ends meet and survive


The money-grubbing liars with the confidence and speed
Those who seek wealth at any cost are often dishonest and motivated purely by personal gain


Are picking at your wallet when you're trying to break free
Even when trying to escape the cycle of poverty, people are still being exploited and taken advantage of


The taxes on the public, you sell a lung to cope
People are being taxed to the point of desperation, and are willing to sacrifice their health to cope with the financial burden


We're always cashing in and tapping out until we're broke
People are constantly spending and exhausting their resources until they are completely depleted


Your life becomes a number and they've got you by the throat
People are reduced to mere statistics and are being controlled and manipulated by those in power


And the flames destroy your last bit of hope
Destruction and chaos make it difficult to remain optimistic


And your wallet feels the dead weight of it all
Financial burden becomes overwhelming and unbearable


Waste it, don't waste it, gotta hesitate
People are torn between indulging in their desires and being cautious and responsible with their resources


And I'll scream these words from my throat until we're all fucking broke
The artist is passionate about exposing the flaws in society and will continue to speak out until change occurs


They've got you by the throat
Those in power have complete control over the oppressed and vulnerable


We could watch all this ink melt away
We have the power to erase or change the systems in place


And everything else will go up in flames
Revolution often comes with destruction and chaos


There's nothing left of today, of today
The current state of society is unsustainable and needs to change quickly




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Delta Brun

and they are even more incredible live!

hulio932

these guys know how to make a record

rjbizzle1984

thank god for fat wreck chords and fat mike! one of the last real punk rock/hardcore punk labels going! punk rock won't die, the music is too good, and the fans are too loyal! it might be harder to find and less mainstream than it was in the 90s but their is still good punk rock out there!

rorysux

@decreefulbrightora no, the best site to get this mp3 is at your local independent record store =]

Miguel Pinto

piracy - making copy from the original.. steal - take the original and leave nothing