Keep Watch

Adult Karate's song "Keep Watch" delves into the themes of fear, disillusionment, and the search for solace in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and overwhelming. The repeated plea to "keep watch over me" suggests a deep yearning for protection and guidance amidst the turmoil. The lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia for a simpler past, contrasting it with the present, which is filled with "useless memories" and a pervasive sense of dread.

The song touches on the idea of societal collapse, with lines like "Comfort your fears, as if the world wasn't ending any day, anyway." This suggests a resignation to the inevitability of disaster, yet there's also a call to action, a desire to stand up for what is needed, even if the effort seems futile. The imagery of running from the police and the longing for sanity highlight the struggle to maintain mental health and stability in a world that feels increasingly hostile and unpredictable.

The chorus, with its haunting repetition of "Keep watch over me," underscores the vulnerability and desperation felt by the narrator. The mention of minds "desperate to feed" and "sick with disease" paints a picture of a society plagued by misinformation and mental anguish. The song's closing lines, "Just three words, I will need," leave the listener pondering what those words might be, perhaps a final plea for love, hope, or reassurance in a world that seems to be falling apart.