He uses images of revolutionaries... and challenges white Australia to stare unrelentingly at the despair which underpins Aboriginal society". The first single from the album, "Blood Red Rose", was described by Carmody as "a comment on personal isolation.
The artist utilizes revolutionary imagery... prompting white Australia to steadfastly face the despair inherent in Aboriginal society. The lead track, "Blood Red Rose," according to Carmody, is a commentary on individual isolation.