Can't Happen Here Lyrics

Lyric discussion by DiabloDj1 

Cover art for Can't Happen Here lyrics by Atreyu

I see it as humanity destroying ourselves as Exaera said, but I think it is due to religious wars/reasons. With the God vs. God kinda thing.

I don't necessary thing that it's humanity destroying itself, to me it sounds more like aliens coming and just obliterating everything, and humanity is trying to work together to stop them, but the collateral damage is so much that it almost screams submission. "We give what we take, when we take nothing, PULL THE HELMET FROM YOUR EYES! We're erased and betrayed by mistakes"

Also, in a mankind vs unknown life form, people would stop at nothing to save humanity; even if it means some citizens get caught in the crossfire. "BLINK OF AN EYE, WE'RE COLLATERALIZED!" Further support...