The west was inhabited by noble, nature-conscious people. The nobility and grace of the eagle (a now endangered species) essentially represents the state of the Americas prior to colonisation.
Vultures -> The colonists brought capitalism and greed with them, corrupting the west. The fact the the bald eagle is an American icon adds irony to these lyrics.
"In a striking motion trees fall down
Like dying soldiers"
Another reference to colonialism and the wars that occured during those times.
Awesome lyrics from CC, as usually.">
Hands All Over Meanings & Lyrics Discussion by maninacape | SongMeanings
The west was inhabited by noble, nature-conscious people. The nobility and grace of the eagle (a now endangered species) essentially represents the state of the Americas prior to colonisation.
Vultures -> The colonists brought capitalism and greed with them, corrupting the west. The fact the the bald eagle is an American icon adds irony to these lyrics.
"In a striking motion trees fall down
Like dying soldiers"
Another reference to colonialism and the wars that occured during those times.
Awesome lyrics from CC, as usually." />
It's mainly about the environment, but he also makes allusion to european imperialism:
"Hands all over Western culture
Ruffling feathers and turning eagles into vultures"
Eagles -> The west was inhabited by noble, nature-conscious people. The nobility and grace of the eagle (a now endangered species) essentially represents the state of the Americas prior to colonisation.
Vultures -> The colonists brought capitalism and greed with them, corrupting the west. The fact the the bald eagle is an American icon adds irony to these lyrics.
"In a striking motion trees fall down
Like dying soldiers"
Another reference to colonialism and the wars that occured during those times.
It's mainly about the environment, but he also makes allusion to european imperialism:
"Hands all over Western culture Ruffling feathers and turning eagles into vultures"
Eagles -> The west was inhabited by noble, nature-conscious people. The nobility and grace of the eagle (a now endangered species) essentially represents the state of the Americas prior to colonisation. Vultures -> The colonists brought capitalism and greed with them, corrupting the west. The fact the the bald eagle is an American icon adds irony to these lyrics.
"In a striking motion trees fall down Like dying soldiers"
Another reference to colonialism and the wars that occured during those times.
Awesome lyrics from CC, as usually.