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Restless

Elton John

It's a hot summer night in the blackboard jungle

Crime sits heavy on the city shoulder

Can't get no work, I can't get a job

I just sit and play my radio in the parking lot

Well they're breaking down doors in foreign countries

Everybody thinks somebody's hiding something

There's talk on the street and the nation is worried

But you can't talk back when you're dead, when you're dead and

buried

And Everybody's restless

Everybody's scared

Everybody's looking for something that just ain't there

Everybody's restless

Everybody's scared, they think we're all in danger

Everyone's taking cover from someone else's anger

The walls have ears, Big Brother's watching

They tell us that we're poisoned from everything that we're

touching

Well we could be children from the way we're acting

We feed ourselves lies and then we scream for action

We just breed and we lose our nerve

And there's bombs going off in every corner of the world

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The song 'Restless' by Elton John delves into themes of anxiety, societal pressures, and a sense of discomfort with the state of the world. It reflects on the turbulence and restlessness felt by many during uncertain times. The lyrics evoke feelings of discontent and a yearning for change, capturing the essence of internal and external conflicts. Key poignant moments in the song include lines that address the weariness of the soul and the constant search for peace in a chaotic world, underscoring the universal struggle for tranquility amidst turmoil.

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