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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Metal And Wood" by the artist "Tyrone Wells"

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In "Metal And Wood," Tyrone Wells reflects on humanity's use of resources and the legacy we leave on the planet and each other.

The opening verses call for a shift in priorities. Wells proposes redirecting resources used for war and destruction towards helping those in need and creating a better world. The lines "Gather up the metal and the wood, used for waging war, and teach the ones who built the guns to build a shelter for the poor" embody the author's longing for a world defined by compassion and care, not violence.

Wells then emphasizes the responsibility towards future generations, advocating for leaving behind a better world. He reminisces with regret about nature destroyed for industry ("There was a forest I loved... We used the forest to build a factory") and the loss of spirituality and creativity ("I learned to sing when I was young... We took the music out of schools").

The author stresses the importance of education and understanding for the future of children: "Where will our children be if they don't learn to understand?" He fears that without it, the world will descend into silence and apathy.

The song's final lines express hope that humanity can change its course and make the world a better place before it's too late: "Before we disappear, let's leave this world a better place, this world will keep on spinning after we are gone...". Wells reminds us that the planet will outlive us, and it's up to us to determine what kind of mark we leave on it.

Take all the Metal and Wood

Used in the waging of the war

And teach the men that make those weapons

To build shelter for the poor

Take all the money we spend

On the way that we appear

Find the ones that die of hunger

And help them see them another year

Before we fade away

Let's make a better day

This world will keep on turning

After we are gone... long gone.

There was a forest I loved

Where the air was fresh and clean

We took the forest for a factory

So we could build some more machines

When I was young I learned to sing

And music blossomed in my soul

We took the music from the schools

And left the darkest, gaping holes.

Where will our children be?

If they don't learn to see?

Millions of voices falling silent til' they're gone

When we were young

All the world was new

But soon we found

The childhood fairytale were never true

And how the story ends

Depends on you

And me

Where will our children be?

If they don't learn to see?

Millions of voices falling silent til they're gone...

Before we fade away

Let's make a better day

This world will keep on turning

After we are gone

After you are gone.

After I am gone... long gone

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