Up from the Muck
Rising from Despair: Embracing Unity in the Face of Crushing Sadness
Lyrics
We slave, but never save
We work hard, but we struggle to save.
We starve, but never slim
We go hungry, but we don't become thinner.
Try so hard, but rarely win
We put in effort but seldom achieve success.
We slowly sink inside our skin
We experience a gradual decline in our well-being.
We sow, but never reap
We invest, but the rewards elude us.
We rest, but never sleep
We take breaks, but true rest eludes us.
And those elusive smiles
The elusive moments of happiness do not last.
Never seem to keep
Smiles don't endure.
I see that crushing sadness in us all
Observing a pervasive sadness in everyone.
Won't you take my hand?
Invitation to join hands for support.
That ceaseless sorrow in us all
A constant sorrow experienced by all.
Won't you take my hand?
Request for shared connection in facing sorrow.
The news is never good
Constantly receiving negative news.
The future's looking bleak
The future appears grim and unpromising.
We want to rise and fight, but
Desire to stand up and fight, but exhaustion prevails.
We're just so tired and weak
Fatigue and weakness hinder the will to fight.
We breathe, but feel no calm
We breathe, but inner peace is absent.
We're thinking awful thoughts
Contemplating distressing thoughts.
It seems that all is lost
Feeling as if everything is lost.
Believe me friend, it's not
Assurance that not all is lost despite appearances.
I see that crushing sadness in us all
Recognition of widespread sadness.
Won't you take my hand?
Inviting support through connection.
That ceaseless sorrow in us all
Acknowledging the enduring nature of sorrow.
Won't you take my hand?
Seeking solidarity in facing ongoing sorrow.
We're down but we're not out
Reiteration of resilience despite being down.
We're down but we're not out
-We're down but we're not out
-We're down but we're not out
-We're down but we're not out
-We're down but we're not out
-We're down but we're not out
-We're down but we're not
-I see that crushing sadness in us all
Observing shared, crushing sadness.
Won't you take my hand?
Request for communal support.
That ceaseless sorrow in us all
Acknowledgment of persistent sorrow.
Won't you take my hand?
Call for shared strength in facing sorrow.
(We're down but we're not out)
Emphasis on resilience despite being down and out.
Black cloud casting shadows on us all
-(We're down but we're not out)
-Won't you take my hand?
-(We're down but we're not out)
-I see that crushing fucking sadness in us all
-(We're down but we're not out)
-Someone take my hand
Urgent plea for someone to offer support.
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