I think this song is about overpopulation taking a toll on the Earth's natural resources, along with the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution destroying the ecosystem.
The second verse seems to be describing the current state of affairs in which world governments keep telling us to keep buying and consuming and trashing and wasting - everything will be fine.
The third verse seems to imply that future generations living in the aftermath of the self-destruction of modern civilization will have an innate appreciation for the things our generation takes for granted.
I think this song is about overpopulation taking a toll on the Earth's natural resources, along with the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution destroying the ecosystem.
The second verse seems to be describing the current state of affairs in which world governments keep telling us to keep buying and consuming and trashing and wasting - everything will be fine. The third verse seems to imply that future generations living in the aftermath of the self-destruction of modern civilization will have an innate appreciation for the things our generation takes for granted.