See
The Kin Lyrics

The Kin's song "See" is a thought-provoking piece that deals with themes of accountability, responsibility, and the consequences of action or inaction. The lyrics begin with a question, "Would you be there when the Empire falls?" which is a reference to the idea that nothing lasts forever, eventually, everything comes to an end. The word "Empire" can be interpreted in different ways, it could represent a nation, a government, a corporation, or even a relationship. The following line, "Faces change, people talk" suggests that sometimes, even when something ends, the same issues and problems persist because people are the same. The next line, "Vote for a fool and you go to War" comments on the impact of political decisions, and how sometimes, leaders are not the best suited for the job they have been elected to do. Voting irresponsibly can lead to unforeseen consequences like war.

The chorus, "Don't you See, that man, who won't stop for anyone?" is a call to action. It's asking listeners to pay attention to the people who take action and are not afraid to stand up for what is right. The second verse begins with a question, "Would you be there when the Ocean Comes, To clean the state of mistakes we made?" It refers to the idea of cleansing, of washing away the wrongs that have been committed. The use of the ocean as a metaphor adds to the sense of power and magnitude that the song conveys. The line "You eat rotten apples, you vomit out snakes" is an allegory that means, you can't expect good things to come from bad ones. The image of the rotten apples symbolizes mistakes or bad decisions, which eventually lead to something worse. The line "When the bow breaks" is a reference to an old nursery rhyme, which speaks about the breaking point, when something can no longer bear the weight or pressure and gives in.

The bridge "I can only tell you, I won't make you, Be that man again, it may shake me but won't break me, When the cradle falls again" is a personal reflection of the singer. It suggests that he has learned from past mistakes and is willing to take responsibility for his actions, and that he will not let himself fall into the same pattern again. The song ends with the question, "Will you be there, to take the throne, to hold the flare of truth ALONE, The old will die for you to stand, RISE UP, When the bow breaks" which is a call to action, to take charge, to be a leader, and to hold true to oneself in times of adversity.