Race for the Prize

The theme of this song is that perseverance may not always bring you the desired outcome. During the song, "theirs is to win/ if it kills them" is repeated during the chorus. It refers to the scientist who are continuously fighting for the top. In the end, it changes to "theirs is to win/ it will kill them." It is saying this perseverance may not bring the people to their ultimate goal or dream, but instead be the death of them. The tone of the song is ominous and freaky, almost symbolizing and referencing an eerie death. Some people felt the song was calm, but I was unable to get past the spooky undertones.