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Queensryche Empire Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [2 votes]Album: Empire [Expanded Edition] / Original Release Date: 1990-09-03Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 24 sec
Empire
Queensryche
Queensryche
QUEENSRYCHE
- Empire LyricsLast night the word came down, ten dead in Chinatown
Innocent, their only crime was being in the wrong place, at the wrong time
Too bad, people say what's wrong with the kids today
Tell you right now they've got nothing to lose
They're building empire
Johnny used to work after school
At the cinema show
Gotta hustle if he wants an education
He's got a long way to go
Now he's out on the street all day
Selling Crack to the people who pay
Got an AK-47 for his best friend
Business the American way
Eastside meets Westside downtown
No time, the walls fall down
Can't you feel it coming?
Empire
Can't you hear it calling?
Black man, trapped again
Hold his chain in his hand
Brother killing brother for the profit of another
Game point, nobody wins
Decline, right on time
What happened to the dream sublime?
Tear it all down, we'll put it up again
Another empire?
Eastside meets Westside downtown
No time, no line, the walls fall down
Can't you feel it coming?
Empire
Can't you hear it coming?
Empire
Can't someone here stop it
Innocent, their only crime was being in the wrong place, at the wrong time
Too bad, people say what's wrong with the kids today
Tell you right now they've got nothing to lose
They're building empire
Johnny used to work after school
At the cinema show
Gotta hustle if he wants an education
He's got a long way to go
Now he's out on the street all day
Selling Crack to the people who pay
Got an AK-47 for his best friend
Business the American way
Eastside meets Westside downtown
Can't you feel it coming?
Empire
Can't you hear it calling?
Black man, trapped again
Hold his chain in his hand
Brother killing brother for the profit of another
Game point, nobody wins
Decline, right on time
What happened to the dream sublime?
Tear it all down, we'll put it up again
Another empire?
Eastside meets Westside downtown
No time, no line, the walls fall down
Can't you feel it coming?
Empire
Can't you hear it coming?
Empire
Can't someone here stop it
Facts about Empire
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Empire is written by Michael Wilton, Geoffery Tate.
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It is first released on September 03, 1990 as part of Queensryche's album "Empire [Expanded Edition]" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we analyze the meaning behind the words, queensrÿche's song 'Empire' gives a very clear and colorful depiction of the world in terms of violence, drug trade, and racial conflicts, all these being represented by the notion of creating an empire through means of destruction. It points out the cruel circle of oppression, exploitation, and violence that keeps on going, raising the question whether the quest for power and profit at the expense of humanity and unity is worth it. Empire lyrics principally bring to light social commentary, anger, angst, despair, and reflection. At the same time, the song underlines the role of violence and crime, lost dreams and disillusionment, and social issues and inequality. The words are rich with mature themes such as violence, drug trade, and social problems that could be inappropriate for children below 13 years of age. The portrayal of a young person in the wrong company and weapons being mentioned give the impression of quite high intensity that calls for parental supervision.
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Empire falls under the genre Rock.
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Empire song length is 5 minutes and 24 seconds.
Who wrote Empire lyrics?
Empire is written by Michael Wilton, Geoffery Tate.
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When was Empire released?
It is first released on September 03, 1990 as part of Queensryche's album "Empire [Expanded Edition]" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Empire lyrics?
When we analyze the meaning behind the words, queensrÿche's song 'Empire' gives a very clear and colorful depiction of the world in terms of violence, drug trade, and racial conflicts, all these being represented by the notion of creating an empire through means of destruction. It points out the cruel circle of oppression, exploitation, and violence that keeps on going, raising the question whether the quest for power and profit at the expense of humanity and unity is worth it. Empire lyrics principally bring to light social commentary, anger, angst, despair, and reflection. At the same time, the song underlines the role of violence and crime, lost dreams and disillusionment, and social issues and inequality. The words are rich with mature themes such as violence, drug trade, and social problems that could be inappropriate for children below 13 years of age. The portrayal of a young person in the wrong company and weapons being mentioned give the impression of quite high intensity that calls for parental supervision.
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Which genre is Empire?
Empire falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Empire?
Empire song length is 5 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Michael Wilton, Geoffery Tate
Record Label(s): This Compilation 2003 Capitol Records, Inc
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