aftermath
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I’ve seen mountains, hills, fields, streams, and waterfalls
Across continents
I’ve seen landscapes and cityscapes and people willing to fall
For anything or anyone

Lust, greed, poverty
The rich don’t care
They need to be knocked right back

Down to earth
So they can feel this profound rebirth

And I, I, I
I never listened in school
And I, I, I
Always tried to stay out of politics
Maybe it is time to take a stand?

Even though I’m talking about them whilst jamming for my jam
I’ll play this little tune, I know you won’t sing with me because we sing in different languages
As I float out to sea, I’m drifting
('Cause I'm drifting away)

(This is the aftermath of adolescence)

I, I, I
Love the sight of morning dew
The calm before the storm
The howling south wester winds
And the ocean as it calls
Oh, how it makes me sing
I’ve seen the best and the worst of humanity
It keeps pessimism and optimism, oh, so close to me

And I, I, I
I might be growing older
But I, I, I
I'm not growing up
So darling, pretty darling
Why don’t you, oh, won’t you
Please grow a little younger with me?

There's invisible shackles around these ankles
As I walk in these tacky, tacky takkies
My preachers are the punks with their dreams of anarchy
As capitalism falls, they will rejoice
But we are all only human
Hypocritical, and lonely as we wander

And I, I, I
I might be growing older
And I, I, I
I’m not growing up
So darling, pretty darling

Why don’t you, oh, won’t you
Please grow a little younger with me?

Overall Meaning

In X-Tract's song Aftermath, the lyrics describe the singer's experiences and observations of different aspects of the world such as landscapes, people, and societal issues. Throughout the song, the artist expresses their desire to take a stand and make a difference in the world, despite their reluctance to become involved in politics. The first verse details the beauty the artist has encountered in the natural world, but also highlights the greed and lack of care exhibited by those in power. The chorus of the song emphasizes the desire for change and suggests that it may be time to take action.

The second verse continues the theme of the artist's admiration for nature but this time juxtaposes it with the worst of humanity. The artist acknowledges their own struggle between pessimism and optimism as they encounter the realities of the world. The bridge of the song introduces the idea of invisible shackles and the role of punk culture in inspiring anarchy in response to the existing capitalist system. The final chorus once again encourages a call to action and begs for someone to join the artist in making a difference.

Overall, the song Aftermath by X-Tract confronts the realities of the world while inspiring a desire for change through its emotive lyrics and powerful chorus.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ve seen mountains, hills, fields, streams, and waterfalls Across continents
I have traveled extensively and have been privileged to witness the beauty of nature in various forms across different parts of the world.

I’ve seen landscapes and cityscapes and people willing to fall For anything or anyone
I have witnessed people put themselves in vulnerable positions because of their desperation for something or someone.

Lust, greed, poverty The rich don’t care They need to be knocked right back Down to earth So they can feel this profound rebirth
The rich are often blind to the plight of those less fortunate, and it is important for them to experience adversity so they can learn to empathize and find meaning.

And I, I, I I never listened in school And I, I, I Always tried to stay out of politics Maybe it is time to take a stand?
Despite my previous apathy towards formal education and politics, I am realizing the importance of becoming more involved and taking a stance on social issues.

Even though I’m talking about them whilst jamming for my jam I’ll play this little tune, I know you won’t sing with me because we sing in different languages As I float out to sea, I’m drifting ('Cause I'm drifting away) (This is the aftermath of adolescence)
Although I acknowledge that we may have a cultural barrier, I will still share my music which represents my personal growth and evolution, exemplified by my drifting away from my naive adolescent mindset.

I, I, I Love the sight of morning dew The calm before the storm The howling south wester winds And the ocean as it calls Oh, how it makes me sing
I find inspiration and joy in the beauty of the natural world, particularly in the moments that are both peaceful and powerful, leading me to express myself through music.

I’ve seen the best and the worst of humanity It keeps pessimism and optimism, oh, so close to me
I have witnessed the extremes of human behavior, leading me to carry a mix of pessimism and optimism in my outlook on life.

And I, I, I I might be growing older But I, I, I I'm not growing up So darling, pretty darling Why don’t you, oh, won’t you Please grow a little younger with me?
Despite my age, I still maintain a youthful and carefree attitude towards life, and I wish to share that spirit with someone else who also wants to experience a sense of liberation.

There's invisible shackles around these ankles As I walk in these tacky, tacky takkies My preachers are the punks with their dreams of anarchy As capitalism falls, they will rejoice But we are all only human Hypocritical, and lonely as we wander
Although I may appear to be physically free, there are societal constraints that limit me, and I seek inspiration from others who reject the status quo, even as the system crumbles, reminding me that we are all simply flawed and searching for meaning.

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