Discover the story of the song > A Great Design – Black Marble

The song talks about a world that is monochrome and in decline. The protagonist is being told that there's not much time left to make a change and that many people are set in their ways. The chorus asks why not use words to shame the world into change, and the protagonist expresses a desire to atone for something. Overall, the song seems to be about feeling a sense of urgency to make a difference and create positive change.