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Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) Lyrics
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Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) Lyrics
Take the children and yourself
And hide out in the cellar
By now the fighting will be close at hand
Don't believe the church and state
And everything they tell you
Believe in me, I'm with the high command
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
There's a gun and ammunition
Just inside the doorway
Use it only in emergency
Better you should pray to God
The Father and the Spirit
Will guide you and protect from up here
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
Swear allegiance to the flag
Whatever flag they offer
Never hint at what you really feel
Teach the children quietly
For some day sons and daughters
Will rise up and fight while we stood still
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me, can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me running (can you hear me calling you?)
(Can you hear me) hear me calling you?
(Can you hear me running) hear me running babe?
(Can you hear me running) hear me running?
Calling you, calling you
Meaning of Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)
“Silent Running” paints a chilling picture of impending societal collapse, urging listeners to prepare for an uncertain future dominated by deception and conflict. The lyrics depict a desperate call to action – hide in the cellar with your loved ones, distrusting both church and state, and relying instead on a clandestine “high command.” A sense of urgency permeates the repeated pleas, "Can you hear me, can you hear me running?" suggesting a frantic attempt to reach others amidst chaos. The song conveys fear, paranoia, and a critical warning about complacency, advocating for quiet resistance and strategic planning for the children’s future – a generation destined to challenge those in power. Ultimately, Mike + the Mechanics deliver a stark message of survival through vigilance and independent thought, urging listeners to actively respond before it's too late.
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