Lyric discussion by MrWilly22 

Cover art for Save The Planet lyrics by Tragically Hip, The

I think its saying that us as people dont do anything even though our planet is dying around us (The man 'cross the street, he don't move a muscle Though he's all covered in dust) because all these laws and constitutions to help protect the environment are garbage, and since we dont do anything we join the army of ghosts, & to help solve the problem of our planet crisis is pretty simple (Your only enemy's panic Your only chance is to start making sense)