Empty Street
Yearning for Change: Angelic Upstarts' Empty Street Reflections
Lyrics
Walking on the empty street with tomorrow on my mind.
Contemplating the future while walking alone on an empty street.
Every day it seems the same I find it hard to reason why,
Every day feels repetitive, making it challenging to understand the purpose or rationale.
a reason why.
Expressing a desire for a clear purpose or motivation.
I see the man in the big black car wishing he could have my place.
Observing someone with apparent privilege longing for a simpler life.
Give him just a week of my life and wipe the smile off from his face,
Believing that experiencing the struggles would change their perspective.
off from his face.
Highlighting the potential impact of experiencing hardship on someone’s demeanor.
Searching is a task I face, day to day as great as the last.
Constantly facing the challenge of searching for meaning or purpose in life.
Why can't I just look forward? It's not sympathy I ask.
Wishing to focus on the future without seeking pity or sympathy.
We've reached the turning point; we've reached the point of no return.
Feeling that society has reached a critical point where change seems unlikely.
I don't think they'll ever listen so now's the time to act.
Belief that speaking out or taking action is necessary due to perceived deafness to concerns.
Look around can you see my life, just a wide and empty space,
Describing life as an empty and purposeless expanse.
looking for encouragement of a worthwhile thing to do, a thing to do.
Seeking motivation or inspiration to find something meaningful to pursue.
The country's in a hell of a state everyday upon the news,
Commenting on the distressing state of the country as reported in the news.
it's all the same, if they win it's always us they will abuse,
Expressing the belief that regardless of the outcome, the common people suffer abuse.
they will abuse.
Reiterating the potential for abuse faced by the general populace.
Searching is a task I face, day to day as great as the last.
Continuing to confront the ongoing challenge of finding purpose in life.
Why can't I just look forward? It's not sympathy I ask.
Desiring to focus on the future without seeking pity or sympathy.
We've reached the turning point; we've reached the point of no return.
Perceiving a moment where change seems improbable or impossible.
I don't think they'll ever listen so now's the time to act.
Believing that action is necessary due to a lack of receptiveness to communication.
Walking on the empty street with tomorrow on my mind.
Reflecting on the future while walking alone on an empty street.
Every day it seems the same I find it hard to reason why,
Expressing the repetitive nature of days and the difficulty in finding a purpose.
a reason why.
Expressing a desire for a clear purpose or motivation.
Searching is a task I face, day to day as great as the last.
Continuously facing the challenge of seeking meaning or purpose.
Why can't I just look forward? It's not sympathy I ask.
Desiring to focus on the future without seeking pity or sympathy.
We've reached the turning point; we've reached the point of no return.
Feeling that a critical irreversible point has been reached in society.
I don't think they'll ever listen so now's the time to act.
Belief that action is necessary due to a perceived lack of willingness to listen.
Searching is a task I face, day to day as great as the last.
Continuing the struggle of seeking meaning or purpose daily.
Why can't I just look forward? It's not sympathy I ask.
Desiring to focus on the future without seeking pity or sympathy.
We've reached the turning point.
Reiteration of reaching a critical point with no evident solution.
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