I believe the song is about how the masses become so complacent with the problems of the world-Hence they 'get out of the way'.
The first section is referring to the complacency and the monotonous routines while ignoring the problems posed by our actions.
The second section is about the apathetic view of the problem as passing it on for those in power-'But we can't despair with our heads in your hands'
The third-recognition of the danger as caused by one's own actions-'You're my design'-We allow these destructive leaders to come to power, we elect them.
4-We are about out of time to change our circumstances. If we keep going down this path, there will be irreparable repercussions. The circumstances are looking futile.
7-If it matters to us, we will take action to 'make peace' with our circumstances or we will continue to allow society to decay. There will be a price to pay to preserve this world or protect it.
I believe the song is about how the masses become so complacent with the problems of the world-Hence they 'get out of the way'.
The first section is referring to the complacency and the monotonous routines while ignoring the problems posed by our actions.
The second section is about the apathetic view of the problem as passing it on for those in power-'But we can't despair with our heads in your hands'
The third-recognition of the danger as caused by one's own actions-'You're my design'-We allow these destructive leaders to come to power, we elect them.
4-We are about out of time to change our circumstances. If we keep going down this path, there will be irreparable repercussions. The circumstances are looking futile.
7-If it matters to us, we will take action to 'make peace' with our circumstances or we will continue to allow society to decay. There will be a price to pay to preserve this world or protect it.