Cat Fantastic
This Town Needs Guns Lyrics

Red wine and tan lines
The superficial differences between people, such as skin tone and choice of beverage, do not truly define us.

Colour our differences
These external factors only serve to muddy the waters of our true identities.

You feel less satisfied
The more material possessions you acquire, the less fulfilled you become, and the more you yearn for more.

The more that you acquire
The societal pressure to constantly consume and accumulate wealth is ultimately unsatisfying.

Black cabs & bar tabs
The temporary distractions we use to escape reality, like taking a taxi or going out to drink, are only band-aids for deeper issues.

To help you get away
These short-term escapes are never long-lasting solutions.

'nd You feel quite justified
We rationalize our excessive spending by convincing ourselves that we deserve to indulge once in a while.

To feed your magpie's eyes
We are driven by a desire to accumulate material goods, much like magpies who collect shiny objects.

You'll be happy
True happiness comes from being selfless and giving to others, rather than selfishly hoarding possessions.

When you're willing
We need a willingness to break out of the cycle of consumption and start sharing with others.

Worn holes in old clothes
Living with less and making do with what we have helps us to appreciate the things that truly matter.

Wait for the hand-me-downs
Instead of always buying new things, we can make use of second-hand items and hand-me-downs from others.

Tethered, tangled, and tied
The pressure to conform to societal expectations and the cycle of consumption can feel like being trapped and bound by our own choices.

The suit that fits too tight
We buy things we don't really need, and often don't even fit us properly, just to keep up with the latest trends.

Hide behind the breadline
The harsh reality is that some people struggle just to afford basic necessities like food, and this fact cannot be ignored.

Hunger howls our pockets dry
Poverty and hunger are not just abstract concepts, but real problems that affect countless people every day.

'nd It should cripple your pride
We should feel ashamed for our excesses and lack of concern for those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

To know others won't survive
We can't ignore the suffering of others, and must take action to help those who are struggling.

We'll be happy
True happiness comes not from serving our own desires, but from working together to make the world a better place for everyone.

Gather the right minds
We need to collaborate and work together to solve the world's problems.

'nd Slowly through time
This will not happen overnight, but will take time and effort from many people over a long period.

Ignoring patience that we lack
We can be easily discouraged when progress is slow, but we must persevere and be patient if we hope to effect real change.

Will inform the new minds
We can pass on what we've learned through our experiences to future generations, to help them continue the work of making the world a better place.

And likely inclined all the new minds
If we work together to spread awareness and share information, new generations will be better-equipped to continue the work of those who came before them.

Will in turn replace the old
As new generations take over, they will continue to make progress and replace outdated modes of thinking and systems that no longer work.

We will change you easily
While change may be difficult and slow, with the right mindset and collective effort we can achieve remarkable things and effect real progress in the world.

Great ideals will be replaced
As we evolve and grow, the ideals we hold onto must be reexamined and updated to reflect the changing needs of the world around us.

Economic divide
The inequalities between different socioeconomic groups create deep rifts in our society.

This doesn't suit me fine
We cannot turn a blind eye to the problems facing the world, and must work together to make a positive difference in whatever way we can.