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.
You say, You've had enough of it
They say, Just get on with it
We say, What the hell is it?
I dont know much but I carry on
With a 2,4,6,8 what do we appreciate? A lack of oppression, and a harvest we can cultivate
I can leave my door, without fear of war, theres no snipers, not a fuckin claymore
Ive eaten recently
My life isnt threatened by the state of the economy
I stare at my roof but forget ive got one
So stop right there, Now its good that you care, but you couldnt hold a torch to half the world around you
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Now no-ones blaming you for being human, if its bad then please respond
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Look back, recap, clean water on tap, Aint no guerrillas gonna lay on a suprise attack
With less disease, travel as I please, no problems payin off my school fees
Got luxuries, Im blessed, could you ever comprehend the likes of radiation sickness?
Got more than medicines I need
So stop right there, Now its good that you care, but you couldnt hold a torch to half the world around you
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Now no-ones blaming you for being human, if its bad then please respond
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Looking back now...Bad times, low vibes check a broken soul, you can spot the signs, sit back and watch the people go, Ill tell you everyone you know
Has got issues weighing on their mind, sometimes its fine, sometimes its hard to find away, to make it through the day
I check the world and Im ok
They say, Just get on with it
We say, What the hell is it?
I dont know much but I carry on
With a 2,4,6,8 what do we appreciate? A lack of oppression, and a harvest we can cultivate
I can leave my door, without fear of war, theres no snipers, not a fuckin claymore
Ive eaten recently
My life isnt threatened by the state of the economy
I stare at my roof but forget ive got one
So stop right there, Now its good that you care, but you couldnt hold a torch to half the world around you
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Now no-ones blaming you for being human, if its bad then please respond
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Look back, recap, clean water on tap, Aint no guerrillas gonna lay on a suprise attack
With less disease, travel as I please, no problems payin off my school fees
Got luxuries, Im blessed, could you ever comprehend the likes of radiation sickness?
Got more than medicines I need
So stop right there, Now its good that you care, but you couldnt hold a torch to half the world around you
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Now no-ones blaming you for being human, if its bad then please respond
You've got your problems, But you cant go saying your the devils little guinea pig
Looking back now...Bad times, low vibes check a broken soul, you can spot the signs, sit back and watch the people go, Ill tell you everyone you know
Has got issues weighing on their mind, sometimes its fine, sometimes its hard to find away, to make it through the day
I check the world and Im ok
Lyrics submitted by peteyhicks
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