[Verse] Ridin' high then crashin' low Black gold veins runnin' slow Price tag spinnin' like a roulette wheel Rich man's gain poor man's deal [Verse 2] Pipelines snake through barren lands Greedy hands and shifting sands Barrel counts in the dead of night Politicians Outta sight [Chorus] Oil on the tracks got us losin' steam Price like a tempest crushin' our dream Rise and fall in the blink of an eye Gonna burn out or touch the sky [Verse 3] Boardroom tables filled with lies Promises crumble under skies Economy dancin' to a crude tune Look around end comin' soon [Verse 4] Tanker ships driftin' to the shore People cryin' out for more Everyone's a pawn in this game Rich get richer All the same [Bridge] Up and down like a hurricane Profit margins drive us insane Can't keep up with the rise and fall Just a puppet A marionette's call
electric, classic rock, rock, gritty
English
The song evokes feelings of anxiety, frustration, and urgency as it highlights the stark contrast between wealth and poverty, the instability of the economy, and the environmental consequences of greed.
This song can be used in social and political contexts, such as protests against corporate greed and environmental degradation, and in media discussing the oil industry's impact on society.
Musically, the song likely features electric guitar riffs and a driving drumbeat, characteristic of classic rock, with a gritty sound that enhances its thematic weight. The structure appears standard with verses leading into a powerful, emotive chorus that underscores the song's themes.
[Verse] I'm Chinese but life's not what they see They think I'm just a machine won't set me free Stuck in a cage they're blind to the truth They want me on a stage they can't handle my youth [Verse 2] Click-clack of chains I hear in the night They try to control but I put up a fight Their whispers are loud but I tune them out Got no time for doubts let's see what I'm about [Chorus] Invisible strings ain't gonna hold me down I’ll break loose in this crazy town Rise above and turn it around I’m here to wear the freedom crown [Verse 3] They see me as a puppet on a string But I’ve got moves they can’t even dream My heart’s a symphony they can’t dictate Gonna write my story let me illustrate [Bridge] Judgments fall like rain but I'll dance through the storm Got fire in my veins breaking every norm No mold can define the path I choose I'll light up the sky with these boots [Chorus] Invisible strings ain't gonna hold me down I’ll break loose in this crazy town Rise above and turn it around I’m here to wear the freedom crown
[Verse] Saw her in the storm lit by neon light Eyes like fire burning through the night She walks on air like a ghost in a dream Strong and soft like thunder and steam [Verse 2] She’s my salvation my sweet escape Through the darkness she cuts the tape Dreams shattered then she comes around Builds me up when I’m falling down [Chorus] She's my goddess in a world of sin Got a heart that’s gold and skin of tin Puts her hand on my beating chest In her arms I find my rest [Verse 3] In the chaos she’s the peace I seek Strong as iron still Beautifully weak When she whispers the world goes still With her I conquer any hill [Verse 4] Angels talking in her steady breath Gives me life when I am close to death Every moment’s a gift divine Without her light where would I shine [Chorus] She's my goddess in this damned world With her touch My fears unfurled Holds my heart and steals my breath In her eyes I find my rest
*Verse 1:* We were just kids, but we saw it all Fell so hard, we could hardly crawl Thought we had it figured out, but life gets loud And sometimes love is just a battleground You broke my heart, I broke yours too But every fight just led me back to you Through every tear, through every night I never could forget that first light *Pre-Chorus:* We were lost but we found our way And every scar just made us stay The world could turn, but we never fell 'Cause I know you better than myself *Chorus:* We’ve been through hell and we’ve been burned But every lesson, every turn Just led us back to what’s so real We’re still in love, we still feel After all the mess, after all the tears We’re stronger now, facing our fears You and me, it’s always been Still in love, still in love again *Verse 2:* Late-night talks and words that stung But we held on, though it felt like we'd come undone We broke the rules, we crossed the lines But we always found a way to rewind I know we’re broken, but we’re still whole Our hearts keep beating, we’ve paid the toll In every fight, in every fall I hear your voice, I feel your call *Pre-Chorus:* We were lost but we found our way And every scar just made us stay The world could turn, but we never fell 'Cause I know you better than myself *Chorus:* We’ve been through hell and we’ve been burned But every lesson, every turn Just led us back to what’s so real We’re still in love, we still feel After all the mess, after all the tears We’re stronger now, facing our fears You and me, it’s always been Still in love, still in love again *Bridge:* Maybe we’re broken, but we’re still alive Fighting through the dark, but you’re by my side We’ve made mistakes, but this love’s no lie We rise, we fall, but we’ll never say goodbye *Chorus:* We’ve been through hell and we’ve been burned But every lesson, every turn Just led us back to what’s so real We’re still in love, we still feel After all the mess, after all the tears We’re stronger now, facing our fears You and me, it’s always been Still in love, still in love again *Outro:* We’re still in love, we’re still in love No matter the scars, no matter the pain This love will stay, it will always remain Still in love… still in love again. --
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[Verse] Achingya runs like a storm in the night Zander’s got the moves that set the field alight Advit’s game is sharp with a mind so bright Aarit’s kicks are hard a powerful sight [Chorus] We kick to glory in every single game Names may differ but our hearts burn the same From Ashaz to Utkarsh in this fiery frame Nathan John Mark and Adhrit's claim to fame [Verse 2] Ashaz leaves defenders in a daze Utkarsh’s speed puts them in a maze Nathan strikes with a fierce craze John’s defense locking down their gaze [Chorus] We kick to glory in every single game Names may differ but our hearts burn the same From Ashaz to Utkarsh in this fiery frame Nathan John Mark and Adhrit's claim to fame [Bridge] Mark’s tackling with strength untold Adhrit’s passes pure as gold Together we shine so brave so bold In each other's arms our dreams unfold [Verse 3] We play as one like a well-oiled machine Achingya to Aarit chasing that dream Advit's vision painting the field so clean Zander’s finish is the ultimate dream
Verse 1 "Down in the depths where the chains still cling, A shadow walked, and it started to sing. A lullaby soft, from a time long past, But memories fade, and they never hold fast." "A mask of white, a face unknown, With lips that spoke in a mirrored tone. Ash sought truth, but truth did flee, Leaving only a scar, and no memory." Chorus "Oh, the docks ran red, the beetles swarmed! The giff held strong, but they were warned! For blades did swing, and spells did fly, And the Windweaver’s crew will never die!" Verse 2 "Into the ship where the red scales gleam, Where captains plot and soldiers scheme. The dragonborn roared, the flames burned bright, And a mask took hold with a ghostly might!" "But fire does not take without leaving a mark, And Ash returned with a scar in the dark. Her tale was grand, her escape was wild, But the face of the shadow? Lost like a child." Chorus "Oh, the docks ran red, the beetles swarmed! The giff held strong, but they were warned! For blades did swing, and spells did fly, And the Windweaver’s crew will never die!" Bridge "The tabaxi watched, her eyes aglow, A silent clap, then off she’d go. The masked man lost, his name unknown, A scar remains, but she stands alone." Final Chorus "Oh, the docks ran red, the beetles swarmed! The giff held strong, but they were warned! For blades did swing, and spells did fly, And the Windweaver’s crew will never die!" "Now… where do we drink to our survival?"
[Verse] In the halls of James Cook High We stand tall we touch the sky Rosehill's game is way too weak They talk tough but never speak [Chorus] James Cook High we break the mold Rosehill's stories getting old We rise up we make the grade They're just shadows in our shade [Verse 2] Books in hand fists of steel We got heart they barely feel Rosehill's just a joke we tell Here at Cook we know we're swell [Chorus] James Cook High we break the mold Rosehill's stories getting old We rise up we make the grade They're just shadows in our shade [Bridge] Rising up with every test James Cook High we are the best Sorry Rosehill take a seat This is where the legends meet [Verse 3] Heads held high we never lie In their sight we still defy Uniform sharp words like flames This is Cook we run the game
[Verse] Under blood moon shadows fissures in the night City lights flicker shattered dreams in sight Broken bottles whispers sin and restless fight Lost souls linger caught in twisted plight [Verse] Ashes on the ground hopes burning bright We chase the wind running from the light Smoke and mirrors hiding truth’s distant flight Rebel hearts beating in the endless night [Chorus] We scream for freedom rise above the lies Shatter the chains break the disguise Blood moon rising lighting up the skies No more silence hear our battle cries [Verse] Concrete jungle echoing our pain Voices muffled by the pouring rain Seeking solace but it’s all in vain Truth is blurry in this endless game [Bridge] Tear down the walls reveal what's hidden Defy the norms break the unbidden Find our way even when forbidden In the dark our fire is unhidden [Chorus] We scream for freedom rise above the lies Shatter the chains break the disguise Blood moon rising lighting up the skies No more silence hear our battle cries
[Verse] Shattered mirrors in my eyes Truth is hiding in disguise Broken hearts and twisted lies Scream at the world as it dies [Verse 2] Faded dreams and burning skies Questions haunt me no replies Running fast through empty streets Soul left bare from the defeats [Chorus] Anger rising from the deep Life ain't kind nothing's cheap Stand and fight against the tide Won't go under won't subside [Verse 3] Silent screams inside my head Haunted by the words they said Cage of doubt tried to confine Echoes of a past that’s mine [Bridge] Lost in shadows of the night Searching for a ray of light Battle scars from years of pain Waging war with my own brain [Chorus] Anger rising from the deep Life ain't kind nothing's cheap Stand and fight against the tide Won't go under won't subside
[Verse] Woke up with fire don't need no key Climbing mountains getting off my knees Life ain't easy no guarantee But I'm acing this keep 'em all on freeze [Verse 2] Hands in pockets but my will is high All those doubters just watch me fly Eyes on prize no compromise In this game I'm the wild card guy [Chorus] Untamed unchained I'm breaking free Living loud proud just being me No defeat just victory This world's a stage time for them to see [Verse 3] Shattered glass under my old shoes Every cut just healed it's true No slow dance in these worn-out blues On my tempo nothing else to lose [Verse 4] Thunder's pounding in my heart's beat Every challenge I'm here to meet No retreat bring the heat In this world I command my seat [Bridge] Every whisper is a distant roar They can't break me no not no more I've built castles from my core Look up high you'll see me soar
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[Verse] They ride in red with heads held high But truth's concealed out of sight In shadows creep the pain they spread While injustice hides in the night [Verse 2] Maps are drawn with tangled lines Can't erase the history stained Voices hush the cries unheard Mounties' pride from suffering gained [Chorus] White hats they tip but hearts are cold Indifference heavy stories untold Elites they bow to men in boots While wild land cries for reboots [Verse 3] Statues stand but spirits break Indigenous lands they take Uniforms shine but hearts are black With every smile a stab in the back [Bridge] March with honor they proclaim But broken treaties scream their name Shall we rewrite or let it be Their badge a badge of infamy [Verse 4] Drums beat loud through endless plains Mounties’ silence amplifies pains Lest we forget the unheard plight Injustice cloaked in royal light