Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “A Nation Sleeps” by Dropdead
“A Nation Sleeps” by Dropdead is a song about the state of the nation after being brought to its knees by greed and corruption. The song paints a grim picture of a country in decline, unable to wake up from its deep sleep despite the current crisis. The song calls for citizens to face the truth and act to alter the course of the nation, as it is slowly slipping into the abyss of despair. In the chorus, the song implores us to “Awaken, be the spark that makes us strong” – a message of hope and unity, despite the crisis, to save the nation. The song serves as a reminder that the state of the nation is in our hands and we can, if we try, turn the situation around. As the song lyrics state, “You’ll never know without a try, what could have been had we just tried.”