Time Will Tell

The lyrics challenge people who believe they are righteous or secure while, in the singer’s view, they are causing suffering. The repeated idea that “time will tell” suggests that truth and justice may not be clear immediately, but will eventually become visible. The mood is defiant and critical, then briefly turns toward comfort for those who are hurt.

“Heaven” and “hell” work as opposing images for the gap between someone’s self-image and the reality of their actions. “Crucify the dread” evokes persecution: “the dread” appears to refer to a person or group being targeted, though the lyrics do not explain the reference fully. The lines about selling a ticket and selling a person “to the ground” suggest betrayal, exploitation, or the loss of someone’s dignity. By contrast, telling the children to weep no more offers reassurance.

The song seems to condemn those who arrange oppression, while distinguishing them from the people who carry it out: the instruction is to go after the ones who “set them up,” not the brothers. This can be read as a call to look beyond visible enforcers toward those directing events. Still, the imagery is compressed and some phrases are unclear, so the exact situation is left open. The central message is less a detailed account than a warning that injustice cannot hide forever.