It's about politicians and, to some extent, crony capitalism (We hold these lies to be self-evident
As the dividends will reflect).They have their foot on the throats of it's citizens. The Virginia death threat/creeper is saying this song is about their (& my) home state. The hand that feeds intent that choke the purpose of today refers to politicians. "Take all that you can give, and I will make it mine. No care for what you've spent, even fool's gold has it's shine". Without a doubt, politicians."And in this Commonwealth, There's merely a common concern for self". Again. Politicians. It's also the politicians that robs the china shop, emptys the vault, sheers the sheep. Not literally, of course. By taxation. "The coffers have long run dry". Who has coffers? Politicians.
As for "Virtue's foot to the throat free of broken chains
Thus always to tyrants", I'm not sure of the meaning behind it but it describes The great seal of Virginia. It'ss circular. In the center is a figure of Virtus, the goddess of virtue, dressed as a warrior. She holds a spear in her right hand, with its point held downward touching the earth. In her left hand is a sheathed sword pointing upward. Her left foot rests on the chest of the figure of tyrany, who is lying on the ground. Above the figure is the word "Virginia," and under the figures is the state motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" or "Thus Always to Tyrants."
Then there's the "you're wasting time" could refer to, again, politicians. They are experts at it. But it could refer to the voters.
It's about politicians and, to some extent, crony capitalism (We hold these lies to be self-evident As the dividends will reflect).They have their foot on the throats of it's citizens. The Virginia death threat/creeper is saying this song is about their (& my) home state. The hand that feeds intent that choke the purpose of today refers to politicians. "Take all that you can give, and I will make it mine. No care for what you've spent, even fool's gold has it's shine". Without a doubt, politicians."And in this Commonwealth, There's merely a common concern for self". Again. Politicians. It's also the politicians that robs the china shop, emptys the vault, sheers the sheep. Not literally, of course. By taxation. "The coffers have long run dry". Who has coffers? Politicians. As for "Virtue's foot to the throat free of broken chains Thus always to tyrants", I'm not sure of the meaning behind it but it describes The great seal of Virginia. It'ss circular. In the center is a figure of Virtus, the goddess of virtue, dressed as a warrior. She holds a spear in her right hand, with its point held downward touching the earth. In her left hand is a sheathed sword pointing upward. Her left foot rests on the chest of the figure of tyrany, who is lying on the ground. Above the figure is the word "Virginia," and under the figures is the state motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" or "Thus Always to Tyrants." Then there's the "you're wasting time" could refer to, again, politicians. They are experts at it. But it could refer to the voters.