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Age Of Innocence Lyrics
I can't be compromising in my thoughts no more
I can't prevent the times my anger fills my heart
I can't be sympathizing with a new lost cause
I feel I've lost my patience with the world and all
And all the politicians and their hollow promises
And all the lies, deceit and shame that goes with it
The working man pays everything for their mistakes
And with his life too if there was to be a war
[Chorus:]
So we can only get one chance, can we take it?
And we only got one life, can't exchange it
Can we hold on to what we have, don't replace it
The age of innocence is fading like an old dream
A life of petty crime gets punished with a holiday
The victims' mind are scarred for life most everyday
Assailants know just how much further they can go
They know the laws are soft, conviction chances low
[Repeat chorus]
You can't protect yourselves even in your own home
For fear of vigilante cries, the victims wipe their eyes
So now the criminal they launch right in our face
Judical system lets them do it, a disgrace
Despondent public worries, where it will all end?
We can't protect ourselves, our kids from the crime trend
We cannot even warn each other of evil in our midst
They have more rights than us, you cannot call that just
[Repeat chorus]
I can't prevent the times my anger fills my heart
I can't be sympathizing with a new lost cause
I feel I've lost my patience with the world and all
And all the lies, deceit and shame that goes with it
The working man pays everything for their mistakes
And with his life too if there was to be a war
So we can only get one chance, can we take it?
And we only got one life, can't exchange it
Can we hold on to what we have, don't replace it
The age of innocence is fading like an old dream
The victims' mind are scarred for life most everyday
Assailants know just how much further they can go
They know the laws are soft, conviction chances low
For fear of vigilante cries, the victims wipe their eyes
So now the criminal they launch right in our face
Judical system lets them do it, a disgrace
We can't protect ourselves, our kids from the crime trend
We cannot even warn each other of evil in our midst
They have more rights than us, you cannot call that just
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paulo: Maybe you are right in the sence that this lyric may have originated from that particular case. I live in Mexico and it seems to be a perfect description of our reality, so even if it came from a situation that happened in England, I think the song itself has a more universal meaning, maybe that's why they avoided any direct reference to the Tony Martin case.
I think this is a bit of a bitter song. I THINK it's all about how the "good ol' days" are fading away and that a new era is taking over.
has anyone heard the version on the No More Lies dance of death souvenir ep. its hilarious
This song is about the current state of British law, how it favours the criminal over the victim. I think it is a specific reaction to the Tony Martin case which featured prominently in the British press. The basic jist of it is that an old farmer was jailed for shooting dead a burglar who had broken into his home.
i agree with paul
Criminals are in charge because no politician has the guts to pass out severe laws and change the juridical system for fear of losing privilages and economical power. I think this is the main message. And may I add... Maiden is fuckin right!!!
Does anyone think this song might be inspired by the Edith Wharton novel of the same name? I haven't read it yet, but I'm required to for a course I'm taking right now. Once I've read it, I'll comment on any similarities, but I just thought I'd throw that out there for now.
I remember the good old days when you could leave the door wide open and not worry about someone breaking in and stealing shit. the world has definately changed.
For the record, this has nothing to do with the novel of the same name, as I was unfortunate enough to discover. What an awful book. As for the songs meaning, it looks pretty clear-cut. It's all about the sad state of the world really, where civilized society doesn't really do enough to protect the people that really need the protection.
My mom works in the prisons making sure the inmates behave. they get big screen tvs video game consoles, they get an education a COLLEGE education for that matter. and all this is being paid for by the taxpayers. and they still bitch and complain. I love this song cus its just so honest.