In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Don’t you know, were talkin’ about a revolution that sounds (like a whisper)
Don’t you know, were talkin’ about a revolution that sounds (like a whisper)
While they’re, standing in the welfare lines
Crying at the doorsteps of those Armies of Salvation
Wasting time, in the unemployment lines
Sitting around, waiting for a promotion
Don’t you know, were talkin’ about a revolution that sounds (like a whisper)
Poor people gonna rise up, and get their share
Poor people gonna rise up, and take what’s theirs
Don’t you know ya better run run run run run run run run run run run run
Oh, I said ya better run run run run run run run run run run run run
‘Cos finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh, while they’re,
Standing in the welfare lines
Crying at the doorsteps of those Armies of Salvation
Wasting time, in the unemployment lines
Sitting around, waiting for a promotion
Don’t you know, were talkin’ about a revolution that sounds (like a whisper)
And finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no
Don’t you know, were talkin’ about a revolution that sounds (like a whisper)
While they’re, standing in the welfare lines
Crying at the doorsteps of those Armies of Salvation
Wasting time, in the unemployment lines
Sitting around, waiting for a promotion
Don’t you know, were talkin’ about a revolution that sounds (like a whisper)
Poor people gonna rise up, and get their share
Poor people gonna rise up, and take what’s theirs
Don’t you know ya better run run run run run run run run run run run run
Oh, I said ya better run run run run run run run run run run run run
‘Cos finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh, while they’re,
Standing in the welfare lines
Crying at the doorsteps of those Armies of Salvation
Wasting time, in the unemployment lines
Sitting around, waiting for a promotion
Don’t you know, were talkin’ about a revolution that sounds (like a whisper)
And finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no, talkin’ bout a revolution
Oh no
Lyrics submitted by goodluck20
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wow! no comments! one of my fav songs ever! showing how things are changing now a' days! a revolution in our economical structure 'Poor people gonna rise up, and get their share'......wow
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@MarxistChavizta Yes, because this has always worked so well in the past!<br /> <br /> <br /> Free markets will always be the best way to maximize prosperity, freedom and happiness for rich and poor alike.
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I used to think this was about the 'revolution' for poor people etc. but now I actually believe it's about apathy! There just talkin about it while putting up with the same old thing!
A very idealistic song about the triumph of the poor, maybe those underpaid people who finally sense some justice. Very impractical idea but hey that's what makes tracy so speacial,eh?
I disagree. I think it's a very pratical thing. The working class needs to rise up and take their fair share of the wealth they produce. I'm glad to see this song confirming that.
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It's about how hard it is to change the way things are and break the cycle. They want a revolution but it sounds like a whisper because no one listens or hears. And it is hard to take action when all your time is "wasted in the unemployment lines." So to Pauly, it's not about apathy. The song has passion and a true desire to change things, even if it is against the odds. And at the end it takes a turn for the hopeful side.
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i love this song. it's amazing. poor people gonna rise up! yes yes yes they are!