I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
They stand to fight for nothing.
We show them how stupid we've become.
As fortune favors only
Those who care to much to see.
Oh it will never be okay,
As some will say.
We stand to fight for nothing,
So close your eyes and stay away.
Don't believe their headlines
They poison our lives, everyday
Oh it will never be the same,
The purpose bearing everyday.
The lies that lead you into the grave.
As some will say.
And you will never be okay,
As some will say.
Purpose bearing everyday,
As some will say.
Lies that lead you to the grave,
As some will say.
Your revolution is a joke,
As I will say
We show them how stupid we've become.
As fortune favors only
Those who care to much to see.
Oh it will never be okay,
As some will say.
We stand to fight for nothing,
So close your eyes and stay away.
Don't believe their headlines
They poison our lives, everyday
Oh it will never be the same,
The purpose bearing everyday.
The lies that lead you into the grave.
As some will say.
And you will never be okay,
As some will say.
Purpose bearing everyday,
As some will say.
Lies that lead you to the grave,
As some will say.
Your revolution is a joke,
As I will say
Lyrics submitted by heartattack, edited by Creepypirates
Your Revolution Is a Joke Lyrics as written by Gareth Davies Darran Anthony Smith
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Basically I see this song as presenting you with a choice: Believe the lies that are fed to you, and you won't feel any of the pain that comes with the knowledge of what's going on, but you will remain ignorant and controlled by the system, Or Reject the lies fed to you by the media, but keep the illusion that you can change things for the better, and this might lead to pointless death of people involved in the revolution, but at least you avoid the hopelessness of felling like you can't make a difference, Or Reject the lies of the media and reject the illusion that there's anything you can do, and it'll suck and you'll feel powerless and hopeless, but at least you won't be lying to yourself. (So, it'll suck unless you lie to yourself: "fortune favours only those who care too much to see", those who can't cope with the idea of not being able to change things will be happier, but they won't be seeing the truth).
I think how I read it explains how the sadness and hopeless of the music reflects the lyrics. But it's just my interpretation of the song, so maybe I've got it all wrong ^^; Sorry for being so long winded about it >_