As simple as this song is, it is probably one of the deepest songs on the new album. King's words are so strong, and with the rest of the album you really get a sense of what the band is trying to say with this album as a whole.
Yeah I agree :) Though I am slightly biased seeing as I have always greatly respect Dr King. And yes, the song deals with what they said was the concept for the album.. nuclear warfare, apocalypse, war in general, the direction of humanity, fears etc..
Yeah I agree :) Though I am slightly biased seeing as I have always greatly respect Dr King. And yes, the song deals with what they said was the concept for the album.. nuclear warfare, apocalypse, war in general, the direction of humanity, fears etc..
It's quite political to sorta answer your question kgrace1023. Apparently in the same vein as Public Enemies 'Fear of a Black Planet'. So this song reflects King's sentiments that the way in which we as humans go about settling differences, that our use of warfare and creation of warriors ruins our humanity.
It's quite political to sorta answer your question kgrace1023. Apparently in the same vein as Public Enemies 'Fear of a Black Planet'. So this song reflects King's sentiments that the way in which we as humans go about settling differences, that our use of warfare and creation of warriors ruins our humanity.
The line 'cannot be...
The line 'cannot be reconciled with wisdown, justice, and love' simply means that war (all the stuff King was talking about) cannot be matched up with, put alongside or be compatible with the values of wisdom, justice and love..
nicely put winterman.
Also, just some extra info if anyone is wondering, this excerpt is from his "Beyond Vietnam" speech, delivered on April 4, 1967, in New York City.
nicely put winterman.
Also, just some extra info if anyone is wondering, this excerpt is from his "Beyond Vietnam" speech, delivered on April 4, 1967, in New York City.
winterman basically nailed it. To me, this part of Dr. King's speech, especially the line "cannot be reconciled with wisdom, justice, and love", is talking about how you can't undo the atrocities of war. Even with wisdom, justice and love you can't replace everything that is lost in war. The real tragedy that is in the aftermath of war which is where the next song "Iridescent" comes in.
Just my thoughts though...
winterman basically nailed it. To me, this part of Dr. King's speech, especially the line "cannot be reconciled with wisdom, justice, and love", is talking about how you can't undo the atrocities of war. Even with wisdom, justice and love you can't replace everything that is lost in war. The real tragedy that is in the aftermath of war which is where the next song "Iridescent" comes in.
Just my thoughts though...
Towards the end, when there is no music and Dr. King's voice is very robotic and emotionless, it's almost as if he's telling you "do not be reconciled with wisdom justice and love" because we can't, we are humans.
Towards the end, when there is no music and Dr. King's voice is very robotic and emotionless, it's almost as if he's telling you "do not be reconciled with wisdom justice and love" because we can't, we are humans.
As simple as this song is, it is probably one of the deepest songs on the new album. King's words are so strong, and with the rest of the album you really get a sense of what the band is trying to say with this album as a whole.
Dead fatman, what does the whole song mean though? And also what does cannot be reconciled by wisdom justice and love mean?
Dead fatman, what does the whole song mean though? And also what does cannot be reconciled by wisdom justice and love mean?
Yeah I agree :) Though I am slightly biased seeing as I have always greatly respect Dr King. And yes, the song deals with what they said was the concept for the album.. nuclear warfare, apocalypse, war in general, the direction of humanity, fears etc..
Yeah I agree :) Though I am slightly biased seeing as I have always greatly respect Dr King. And yes, the song deals with what they said was the concept for the album.. nuclear warfare, apocalypse, war in general, the direction of humanity, fears etc..
It's quite political to sorta answer your question kgrace1023. Apparently in the same vein as Public Enemies 'Fear of a Black Planet'. So this song reflects King's sentiments that the way in which we as humans go about settling differences, that our use of warfare and creation of warriors ruins our humanity.
It's quite political to sorta answer your question kgrace1023. Apparently in the same vein as Public Enemies 'Fear of a Black Planet'. So this song reflects King's sentiments that the way in which we as humans go about settling differences, that our use of warfare and creation of warriors ruins our humanity.
The line 'cannot be...
The line 'cannot be reconciled with wisdown, justice, and love' simply means that war (all the stuff King was talking about) cannot be matched up with, put alongside or be compatible with the values of wisdom, justice and love..
nicely put winterman. Also, just some extra info if anyone is wondering, this excerpt is from his "Beyond Vietnam" speech, delivered on April 4, 1967, in New York City.
nicely put winterman. Also, just some extra info if anyone is wondering, this excerpt is from his "Beyond Vietnam" speech, delivered on April 4, 1967, in New York City.
winterman basically nailed it. To me, this part of Dr. King's speech, especially the line "cannot be reconciled with wisdom, justice, and love", is talking about how you can't undo the atrocities of war. Even with wisdom, justice and love you can't replace everything that is lost in war. The real tragedy that is in the aftermath of war which is where the next song "Iridescent" comes in. Just my thoughts though...
winterman basically nailed it. To me, this part of Dr. King's speech, especially the line "cannot be reconciled with wisdom, justice, and love", is talking about how you can't undo the atrocities of war. Even with wisdom, justice and love you can't replace everything that is lost in war. The real tragedy that is in the aftermath of war which is where the next song "Iridescent" comes in. Just my thoughts though...
Towards the end, when there is no music and Dr. King's voice is very robotic and emotionless, it's almost as if he's telling you "do not be reconciled with wisdom justice and love" because we can't, we are humans.
Towards the end, when there is no music and Dr. King's voice is very robotic and emotionless, it's almost as if he's telling you "do not be reconciled with wisdom justice and love" because we can't, we are humans.