Maybe this song is about the death of capitalism. Prosperity of an unprecedented nature has been seen in America due to capitalism, and, now, the standard of living is going down, down, down. The economic collapse is taking a tumble starting at the top and those on the bottom are feeling the effect as well. America/capitalism - "I use to rule the world" "Now I sweep the streets I use to own" - foreign investment is such that America has been sold and is being sold piece by piece. Those in power (Congress/politicians) are grabbing all they can get before the ship goes down. Loyalty to a country built on Judeo-Christians values has been replaced by greedy, parasites who are intent on America's destruction. Jealousy of America's prosperity by American's enemies wants it's "head on a silver plate." "Jerusalem bells are ringing" and "Roman calvary choirs are singing" suggests a New World Order - a coming Messiah. Sadly, the world is looking for a political Messiah just like they did in the days of Jesus. They wanted a worldly ruler, and crucified the One Who was the True Messiah. Warning: Don't be deceived by the one who promises 'peace, peace' when there is no peace. Don't be deceived by the false messiah. Jesus is coming - look for the true Messiah.