I Don't Understand

There's a young girl living on the street, facing a difficult life.

The singer expresses confusion or lack of comprehension about the challenges faced by the girl.

The girl is resorting to desperate measures, like engaging in risky activities, to secure food.

The singer reiterates the inability to understand or make sense of the girl's situation.

A mother is praying for the return of her missing child, emphasizing a sense of loss and despair.

The singer remains in a state of confusion or disbelief about the hardships faced by the mother.

This line serves as a repetition of the singer's lack of understanding or clarity.

A crack house exists nearby, indicating a troubled and dangerous environment.

The singer expresses confusion about people exchanging drugs for money in the crack house.

Individuals are making choices detrimental to their well-being for financial gain.

The singer remains unable to comprehend or accept these choices.

The singer questions how such circumstances could fit into a larger, positive plan.

Reiteration of the singer's lack of understanding or acceptance of the situation.

Continued expression of confusion or disbelief regarding the events described.

The singer questions if everyone is living in a world devoid of clarity or insight.

Wondering if the singer is the only one perceiving the situation as described.

If the current state of affairs is all that remains of a once-promised better future.

The singer struggles to comprehend or make sense of the current reality.

Reiteration of the singer's inability to understand or accept the present circumstances.

A father is leaving the family, causing distress and confusion.

The singer, once again, expresses a lack of understanding regarding the father's actions.

Three children are left behind, emphasizing the impact on the family.

The father may understand the situation, contrasting with the singer's lack of understanding.

Troubles seem to emerge precisely where family unity ends.

Continued confusion and disbelief about the difficulties faced by families.

Reiteration of the singer's lack of understanding or acceptance of family troubles.

Similar to line 17, questioning the clarity and understanding in the world.

Reiterating the perception of being alone in understanding the described situations.

If the current state represents the remnants of a once-promised better future.

The singer struggles to comprehend or accept the reality depicted.

Reiteration of the singer's confusion or lack of understanding about the current state of affairs.

Repetition of the questioning regarding the world's clarity and understanding.

Reiteration of the singer's sense of being alone in perceiving the described situations.

Reiterating the question of whether the current state is all that remains of a once-promised better future.

The singer struggles to comprehend or accept the reality described.

Reiteration of the singer's confusion or lack of understanding about the current state of affairs.

A conclusive statement emphasizing the ongoing lack of understanding or clarity.