The song "Falling On Deaf Ears" by Hail The Sun explores the theme of questioning and challenging religious beliefs and the concept of God. The lyrics depict frustration and doubt about the existence of a higher power and the effectiveness of worship. The opening lines, "Garbage in; garbage out. Questions still persist. The way in which we were created is still debated heavily," suggest that the ideas and explanations given about our existence are not satisfying enough, and doubts remain. The chorus, "God are you listening?! All your careful people call for what they need. What if you're not real? And we're wasting all the precious time we have for worship, when we're getting nothing back," shows a sense of frustration towards the idea of praying or seeking help from a higher power. The lyrics question whether it is worth dedicating time and effort to worship if there is no tangible response or evidence of a deity's existence. The lines, "Fairy tales in a parlor with a basket filled with dollars" and "Maybe we buy salvation," suggest the idea of religious beliefs being used as a way to escape or find solace from life's hardships. The lyrics ponder whether salvation or redemption can truly be found through faith or if it is just a coping mechanism. The song also touches on the fear of being wrong about one's beliefs, with the repeated line, "What if I'm wrong?" This fear is intensified by the mention of burning in an apocalyptic realm, symbolizing the consequence of a potential lack of faith or belief in a higher power. Overall, "Falling On Deaf Ears" explores existential questions, doubts about religious beliefs, and the search for meaning in a world that may not provide clear answers. It encourages listeners to question and challenge their own beliefs and consider the possibility of alternative perspectives.
