Craft Messenger
Welcome the Plague Year Lyrics
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Eyes cry. march of death. as the human race waits in line. one by one
Over the cliff as we perish in the cleansing. unknowing. they lay
There as an example of our selfishness. or everything beautiful a
Flower died today. we failed the test as inhabitants. our ice age on
The clock. as they cry in our succession of destroying ourselves.
Whats that? it's the sound of a billion people gasping as the last
Might destroy the one thing capable of maintaining our existence. the
Richest man in the world will be the man who creates blacktop that can
Produce oxygen. the fifty year countdown is upon us. the fifty year
Countdown to our nonexistence. it's a wonder we have lasted this long.
The lyrics to the song Craft Messenger by Welcome the Plague Year are a haunting and powerful commentary on the destructive nature of humanity. The imagery of filth of butchers and the lack of sympathy towards the cries of the living highlights the harsh reality of atrocities that humans commit against each other and the planet we inhabit. The march of death and the idea of the human race waiting in line, one by one, represents our inherent mortality and the end of our existence.
The reference to perishing in cleansing and laying as an example of our selfishness is a stark reminder of the consequences of our actions. The mention of a flower dying further emphasizes the fragility of life and the urgency for us as inhabitants to take responsibility for our actions. The lyrics invoke a sense of urgency and despair, with the ice age on the clock and the idea of our succession of destroying ourselves.
The second verse is a scathing critique of humanity's destruction of the environment. The gasping of a billion people as the last tree is cut down represents the loss of natural resources and habitats for countless species. The idea of making room for mega malls and feedlots highlights the commercialization and commodification of nature. The reference to the richest man in the world creating blacktop that can produce oxygen underscores the absurdity of the situation and the dire need for change.
Overall, the lyrics to Craft Messenger speak to the urgent need for humanity to take responsibility for our actions and to work towards a more sustainable future before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Filth of butchers. no sympathy to the cries of the living. all sad
The brutality of those who slaughter animals and show no compassion towards the suffering of living beings is deeply upsetting.
Eyes cry. march of death. as the human race waits in line. one by one
As death marches towards us, we watch helplessly and mourn the loss of those who pass away one by one.
Over the cliff as we perish in the cleansing. unknowing. they lay
As we face our own extinction, some remain ignorant of the inevitable result and lie unaware of the impending doom.
There as an example of our selfishness. or everything beautiful a
Our disrespect for the environment and natural beauty is exposed as a reflection of our own self-centered behavior.
Flower died today. we failed the test as inhabitants. our ice age on
The death of another living organism signifies our failure as caretakers of the planet, and it is a sign of the impending doom that faces us.
The clock. as they cry in our succession of destroying ourselves.
As we race against time, we contribute to our own destruction as others weep for the fate that awaits us.
Whats that? it's the sound of a billion people gasping as the last
An overwhelming sense of sorrow and despair grips humanity as we face the final devastation that comes from the destruction of the final tree.
Tree ever is cut down. making room for our mega malls and feedlots. we
Our greed for development and profit is the driving force behind the destruction of the natural world that we depend on to survive.
Might destroy the one thing capable of maintaining our existence. the
In our quest for progress, we risk eliminating the very thing that provides us with the essentials to sustain life.
Richest man in the world will be the man who creates blacktop that can
The one who can find a way to pave the planet and still provide oxygen may be the wealthiest of all, but it does nothing to protect us from our impending demise.
Produce oxygen. the fifty year countdown is upon us. the fifty year
We are rapidly approaching our own demise, with only fifty years left until the time runs out.
Countdown to our nonexistence. it's a wonder we have lasted this long.
As we count down to our inevitable extinction, it's remarkable how long we have been able to exist in spite of our destructive patterns and lack of concern for the environment.
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.