United
Tomorrow Brings New Blood Lyrics
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A dying sun, a deserts embrace
Withering flesh drying in the lake
Twisted eyes that will see no light
Broken teeth, a jar of tongues
Sleep in the blackened lake my son
Anchored to freedom, a protagonist dream
Feverishly grasping, your telling tales
Corrupted ears, vision obscured
A pile of ashes, block the lungs
Deplorable gains, a cog in the machine
They fight for the crown
Eating the words of right
Spitting out troubled lies
Bury you in the ground
Overthrow the crown
Eating the words of right
Spitting out troubled lies
Bury you in the dirt
Shattered glass to mend the wounds
Strep throats to swallow freedom in whole
Green eyes in the dead of night
Lure the chosen ones to the light
Drag us down
"United" by Tomorrow Brings New Blood contains lyrics that reflect on the current state of the world, particularly the oppression and struggles that people face. The song highlights the image of Lady Liberty begging on her knees, which is ironic because Lady Liberty is usually a symbol of freedom and hope. The image of a dying sun and a desert's embrace further adds to the despairing tone of the song. The lyrics then move on to describe people's suffering, their twisted eyes that will see no light, withering flesh, and broken teeth. All of these images invoke a sense of pain and suffering.
The lyrics then switch to a call to action. The singer has a dream of living among the land, but they can't breathe in. They desperately grasp at telling tales, but corrupted ears obstruct their vision. In the end, the singer is buried in the ground, with troubled lies burying them in the dirt. The lyrics contain a sense of rebellion against the oppressors. The people fight for the crown, eating the words of right, and spitting out troubled lies. But in the end, they will be overthrown.
One interpretation of the song is that it speaks to the sense of hopelessness and corruption that has engulfed today's society. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of people struggling to survive, oppressed by the powerful elite. But the song does not end on a despairing note. Instead, it calls for action, asking listeners to rise up against oppression and work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady liberty begging on her knees
The symbol of freedom in the form of Lady Liberty is depicted as helpless and desperate.
A dying sun, a deserts embrace
The environment is harsh and unwelcoming as the sun is setting and the desert is all-encompassing.
Withering flesh drying in the lake
The human body is degrading due to dehydration and harsh living conditions.
Twisted eyes that will see no light
People's perception and understanding of the world has been marred and will never fully recover.
Broken teeth, a jar of tongues
People are silenced and unable to speak out.
Sleep in the blackened lake my son
The environment is so hostile that it is referred to as a lake even though it is black and unhealthy. It makes it hard for future generations to live humanely.
Anchored to freedom, a protagonist dream
Freedom is what everyone wants, but it is an ambiguous concept that can only be a dream.
To live among the land but you can't breathe in
The environment is so toxic that even though people live there, they cannot breathe fresh air.
Feverishly grasping, your telling tales
People are desperately trying to communicate their experiences to others.
Corrupted ears, vision obscured
Those in power are only listening for their own benefit and are not open to the true reality.
A pile of ashes, block the lungs
The aftermath of a destructive power struggle has left the environment even more hostile.
Deplorable gains, a cog in the machine
The motivations behind the power struggle are selfish and result in harmful consequences.
They fight for the crown
The powerful are only concerned with maintaining their authority.
Eating the words of right
They are willing to say what is politically correct, but their actions do not align with those words.
Spitting out troubled lies
They are spreading misinformation to maintain their power.
Bury you in the ground
The powerful will go to any lengths to squash those who might challenge their authority.
Overthrow the crown
There are those who would fight to remove the establishment and gain power for themselves.
Shattered glass to mend the wounds
The idea of fixing an issue is paradoxical and suicidal as it is attempting to restore something with something that may cause more harm.
Strep throats to swallow freedom in whole
The cost of fighting for freedom may actually rob you of the thing you want to protect.
Green eyes in the dead of night
The power of hope and optimism still exists even in the darkest moments.
Lure the chosen ones to the light
There is the possibility of a better future and people are trying to reach it despite the hardships.
Drag us down
The struggles faced in pursuit of freedom are exhausting and can bring you down.
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Written by: Michael Altrichter
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