My America
Reflections of a Changing America: Adeem's Thoughtful Anthem
Lyrics
Things are not the way that I remember
Expresses a sense of disorientation or change, suggesting things have deviated from the speaker's memories or expectations.
The world around me ages every day
Highlights the constant evolution and aging of the world around the speaker, indicating a feeling of being out of sync with the changes.
I don't recognize the person standing in my mirror
Conveys a lack of familiarity or connection with one's own reflection, possibly due to emotional or physical changes.
Looking older now and angry and afraid
Describes the altered appearance and emotions of the person in the mirror, reflecting feelings of aging, anger, and fear.
Do the places I found meaning still mean anything at all?
Questions the enduring significance of places that once held personal meaning for the speaker, hinting at a potential loss of importance.
Do the values I've upheld hold any value now?
Queries the relevance and enduring worth of the values the speaker has upheld in the face of changing times.
I am worried my America will die when I do
Expresses concern that the essence or ideals associated with the speaker's perception of "America" might cease to exist upon their own passing.
And there won't be nothing left of me when I am not around.
Expresses a fear of leaving no legacy or impact behind after the speaker is gone.
When I was young, we didn't have the internet
Recalls a time from the speaker's youth when the internet wasn't prevalent, highlighting a shift in the technological landscape.
Or corporations censoring our words
Points out concerns about corporate control over information and speech, suggesting censorship.
I sit and scroll at night in the soft, blue cell phone light
Describes the speaker's late-night habit of using technology (cell phone) to access information, blurring the line between reality and fiction.
As the lines that divide fiction from reality are blurred
Highlights the ambiguity between what is real and what is fictional due to excessive exposure to information.
I work too many hours to research everything
Expresses the speaker's struggle with time management due to a demanding work schedule, hindering thorough research.
There's just so many minutes of the day
Emphasizes the limited time available in a day, making it challenging to investigate everything thoroughly.
I'm wary of the jokers and the koolaid dipped joint smokers
Expresses distrust toward certain individuals (jokers, joint smokers) and skepticism about the information they provide.
Hell, you can't believe a single thing they say
Expresses a general distrust in the credibility of information sources.
And the media wants money more than telling me the truth
Criticizes media prioritization of profit over truth, questioning the credibility of news sources.
Journalists farming clicks with shock headlines
Highlights the sensationalism in journalism to attract attention (clicks) through shocking headlines.
I am worried for my children, though I don't know how to tell them
Expresses concern for the future of the speaker's children, coupled with a sense of helplessness in guiding them through uncertain times.
And what this world will look like when my America has died?
Questions what the world will look like in the absence of the speaker's perceived ideals or essence of "America."
And you can call me a hypocrite,
Anticipates potential labels or judgments against the speaker, showcasing a resigned attitude towards others' opinions.
Or a white supremacist, whatever helps you sleep
Indicates a readiness for others to label the speaker negatively, implying an indifference to such accusations.
But I don't where I fit into this,
Expresses confusion about the speaker's role or place in the changing world, suggesting a need to reevaluate beliefs and perspectives.
Unless I now decide to relearn everything?
Hints at a potential need for personal re-education or a shift in perspective to adapt to the evolving environment.
Do the places I found meaning still mean anything at all?
Reiterates the uncertainty regarding the continued significance of places once considered meaningful.
Do the values I've upheld hold any value now?
Reiterates doubts about the enduring value of the speaker's upheld principles.
I am worried and afraid in a myriad of ways
Expresses a mix of worry and fear across various aspects, hinting at the speaker's anxiety about the future.
And I want to see the future but I don't know how
Expresses a desire to foresee the future but acknowledges the uncertainty of doing so.
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