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You fault my pride
Don't ever need to apologize
As your lips unfold
Shakin' purple from the cold
You better learn to crawl
You better learn to crawl
Before I walk away
Before I walk away
You broke my mouth
The bloody bits are spitting out
Is your grave unscathed
The worm is counting down the days
He wants to see you crawl
He wants to see you crawl
Before I walk away
Before I walk away
The reds and the whites and abused
The crucified USA
As their hypocrisy unfolds
Oh hell is truly on its way
As the rat, and the fly
They're searching for an alibi
As we await the wrath
They never went to Sunday Mass
They want to see us crawl
They want to see us crawl
Before they walk away
Before they walk away
The reds and the whites and abused
The crucified USA
As their hypocrisy unfolds
Oh hell is truly on its way
Don't ever need to apologize
As your lips unfold
Shakin' purple from the cold
You better learn to crawl
You better learn to crawl
Before I walk away
Before I walk away
You broke my mouth
The bloody bits are spitting out
Is your grave unscathed
The worm is counting down the days
He wants to see you crawl
He wants to see you crawl
Before I walk away
Before I walk away
The reds and the whites and abused
The crucified USA
As their hypocrisy unfolds
Oh hell is truly on its way
As the rat, and the fly
They're searching for an alibi
As we await the wrath
They never went to Sunday Mass
They want to see us crawl
They want to see us crawl
Before they walk away
Before they walk away
The reds and the whites and abused
The crucified USA
As their hypocrisy unfolds
Oh hell is truly on its way
Lyrics submitted by daltontowers
Track duration: 04:06
"Crawl" as written by Jared/followill Followill
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BUG MUSIC, WINDSWEPT HOLDINGS LLC
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"You better learn to crawl before I walk away" is likely hearkening to the cliche image of peons having to crawl before their monarch, likening either our government, or the world stage, to a monarchy. In light of recent years, it is likely the court of world opinion that is this monarchy.
The line in the third stanza regarding the broken mouth is a likely a simple commentary on the inability of the individual to speak out. It could also have to do with the symbolism of broken teeth, meaning a state of disrepair in one's life. This could fit with the theme of heavy powers bearing down. The ensuing lines, however, begin to paint the picture that the unscathed grave will soon be filled, arguably with the force which has caused this disrepair.
"The reds, the whites and abused" is a more clear reference to the abuse of citizens of the United States. However, he does not impune the U.S.A., rather he paints America as either the savior or a victim by calling her "crucified." This could mean that the US itself is the abused, and not her citizens. It could be viewed either way.
"Just let the prophecy unfold, all hell will soon be on its way" could very likely reference the many prophecies that have had attention called to them recently, whether it be the 2012 prophecies of armageddon, DaVinci's encoded panels of armageddon, the Biblical Antichrist, or simply a historical foreshadowing of what happens when a power like the U.S. begins to change direction abruptly, like the Roman Empire, in example.
"You rat," calls on the force or forces that has caused this shift within the U.S., and tells it to leave, though acknowledging that it or they are searching for an alibi, or a way to pawn of the blame. This again hearkens to the opening stanza regarding rhetorical speak. The lyrics above exclude the line "They never went to Sunday Mass." at the close of the stanza following the first chorus. This could infer an accusation of a lack of morality or justice.
In the last bridge, he settles on "They want to see us crawl before they walk away." This finally begins to call out 'they' as a driving force behind change, clarifying somewhat now that the U.S. in and of itself is not the party of blame. It takes on a 1984-esque view of powerful figures, not unlike the political views of many during the 60s and 70s, somewhat shifting the argument that the driving force is, in fact, governmental figures.
While the song itself is more geared toward pointing out the change in America, rather than denouncing figures who have changed it, it does make this final image very clear. However, as previously stated, it does show the United States as a victim to this difference. Bearing in mind the time it was written, particularly who or what it was about is likely deducible.
Although in the first chorus it does sound as if he says something other than "prophecy," the idea that the word is 'hypocrisy' is wrong. Many people have tried to jump to this conclusion in keeping with the idea that the U.S. has been hypocritical. However, this song is not in reference to this mainstream criticism.
The song memorializes the former U.S. and awaits the "hell" that will likely correct the shift in American tradition.
love Caleb!
"The reds, the whites and abused
The crucified USA
As every prophecy unfolds
All hell is surely on its way"
Might be wrong though :)
the rat and the fly**
someone change it
Your fault, my pride
Don't ever need t'apologize
As your lips unfold
Shakin' purple from the cold
You better learn to crawl
You better learn to crawl
Before I walk away
Before I walk away
You broke, my mouth
The bloody bits are spittin' out
Is your grave, unscathed
The worm is countin' down the day
He wants to see you crawl
He wants to see you crawl
Before I walk away
Before I walk away
The reds, the whites and abused
The crucified USA
Another prophesy unfolds
Oh hell its truly on its way
the rat and the flu
been searchin' for an alibi,
as we await the wrath
They want to see us crawl
They want to see us crawl
Before they walk away
Before they walk away
The reds, the whites and abused
The crucified USA
Another prophesy unfolds
Oh hell its truly on its way
- Those are the correct lyrics. I have the guitar book for it :)
"all hell is surely on it's way"
and i think after:
"as we await the wrath" it says
"they never went to sunday mass"
just what i hear.
I do feel like everyone else on the other parts...I think he is talking about the world and the U.S. falling down....terrorists wanting to see our great nation "crawl.."
more like the dyanmic between president and the massess thanks to jetsamrat for some clarity which I agree or ne leader and the massess for that matter, I see that in my own country