Hawkwind：Meaning of Kapal Songmeaning

"Kapal" is a song by the band Hawkwind that tells the story of a man struggling with whether or not to take action against the injustices and challenges he faces. The lyrics call into question the idea of passively enduring suffering or actively fighting back. The narrator is also dealing with betrayal and deceit, as they discover that their mother has married their uncle shortly after their father's death. They are shocked and saddened by the speed at which this betrayal occurred, feeling that it is not a situation that can ever lead to anything good. To be or not to be, that is the question - should the narrator continue to suffer in silence or take action against the forces that are causing them harm. The internal struggle and emotions of the narrator are raw and heartfelt as they grapple with these difficult decisions.