Tornado Alley
Tornado Alley: A Youth's Cry for Understanding
Lyrics
You live in Tornado Alley watching the TV
You reside in an area prone to tornadoes, observing the events on TV.
Now you're playing Twister on the basement floor
You are now engaged in a game of Twister in the safety of your basement.
Spreading sweaty hands and legs until you're sore
You're physically exerting yourself, spreading hands and legs until discomfort.
You live in Tornado Alley children scared silly
Living in Tornado Alley, children around you are frightened.
Asking frequent questions just to feel reassured
You ask frequent questions, seeking reassurance to alleviate fears.
The house won't be tossed to the other side of the world
Despite concerns, there's a sense that your house won't be destroyed.
Who can I confide in? tell "I hate my life" to
You're searching for someone to confide in, expressing discontent with life.
While I'm still young and can do something about it
This is a critical time, and you want guidance to improve your situation.
Who can I confide in? tell nothing= my life to
Reiterating the need for someone trustworthy to confide in.
While I'm still young and can do something about it
An emphasis on the urgency to address issues while still young.
You live in Tornado Alley watching the TV
Similar to the first stanza, highlighting the environment in Tornado Alley.
Now you're playing Twister on the basement floor
You return to playing Twister, repeating the physical and metaphorical struggles.
Spreading sweaty hands and legs until you're sore
Continuing the theme of physical strain and discomfort.
You live in Tornado Alley from watch to warning
The vulnerability of living in Tornado Alley during storm alerts.
The heavens are storming just to feel reassured
The heavens are tumultuous, seeking reassurance amid chaos.
That they still control this side of the world
The acknowledgment of external forces having control over your world.
Who can I confide in? tell "I hate my life" to
Continued search for someone trustworthy to share discontent and struggles.
While I'm still young and can scream and shout it
An urgency to express dissatisfaction while still having the energy to do so.
Who can I confide in? tell I fake my life to
Expressing the dilemma of faking aspects of life when confiding in someone.
While I'm still young and can do something about it
Reiterating the need to address issues while youth provides the opportunity.
You live in T O R N A D O A L L E Y
A repetition of the setting, emphasizing the challenging environment of Tornado Alley.
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