Lying Awake
Awakening Shadows: A Journey Through Time and Societal Struggles
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Lying awake, lost in time, with no reason to turn around and put it all aside yeah!
Feeling restless and unable to sleep, stuck in a moment, unwilling to let go of something
Here today, gone tomorrow, while drowning in all of their sorrows!
Living in the present with a sense of uncertainty about the future, overwhelmed by emotional pain
At age 14 no inhibitions, and I sure as hell did not need your permission
At 14 years old, feeling liberated without needing anyone's approval or consent
Never looking forward, and I was never looking back, and I'd never known what's next
Living in the moment without looking ahead or behind, unaware of what lies ahead
But as the days had gone by, both ignorant and blind
Over time, becoming more aware but still naive and unaware of certain things
New visions of a world started ?lling my eyes!
Starting to perceive the world in a different way, with new perspectives emerging
Tossing and turning, with eyes open wide, that is where I ?nd!
Restless and unable to sleep, experiencing a realization or discovery
I'm lying awake, lost in time, with no reason to turn around and put it all aside yeah!
Reiterating the feeling of restlessness and inability to move on or let go
Here today, gone tomorrow, while drowning in all of their sorrows!
Continuing to feel overwhelmed by emotions and uncertainties about the future
Years go by as we start to see
Time passing and gaining insight into societal issues affecting many generations
So many generations torn by poverty and greed
Observing how poverty and greed have torn apart numerous generations
So many whining that their lives are oh so bad
Recognizing complaints about life difficulties while acknowledging there are worse situations
But far better than so many, it's sad!
Being drawn into the chaos and suffering of others, acknowledging their pain
Becoming intoxicated by all of the madness
Becoming captivated or influenced by the madness and turmoil around
And all of the pain that they've been through
Acknowledging and empathizing with the pain others have experienced
Hoping and searching, a world in despair, right outside, no more!
Desiring a better world despite the despair and suffering that exists
I'm lying awake, lost in time, with no reason to turn around and put it all aside yeah!
Repeating the feeling of restlessness and being stuck in a moment, unable to move forward
Here today, gone tomorrow, while drowning in all of their sorrows!
Continuing to express feeling overwhelmed by emotional pain and uncertainty
There's just got to some other way, those people are dying today
Expressing a belief that there must be another solution to prevent people from dying
There's just got to be some other time, that they are going to ?nd
Hopeful for a different time or circumstance that can offer relief to suffering individuals
There's just got to be some sort of progress, some other way they're going to know
Desiring progress and hoping for a different path for those in distress
There's just got to be another means to an end, here's to hoping that it will show!
Expressing hope for a different approach or solution to end suffering
Wake up!
An abrupt call to awaken or become aware of the surrounding issues
Like some people in our society
Comparing some people in society to a growing influence or problem
And it grows, planted like a seed
Emphasizing the expansion or proliferation of a particular issue or influence
So what do we do when it comes down on you
Questioning how to handle a situation when it affects an individual directly
Cries ring out as a chime for awakening
Describing cries for attention or help as a signal for realization or awakening
Taking the time to listen up, maybe don't turn away
Encouraging listening and not ignoring issues that need attention
Maybe showing interest could show them light of day
Suggesting that showing interest and empathy can bring hope or solutions
(Can't you see their faces)
Highlighting the importance of recognizing the faces of those in need
Well it's a pretty ?ne line as community paces
Describing a delicate boundary within the community as it progresses
Stepping up to the edge daily different cases
Stepping up to confront different societal issues or challenges
(Oh can't you see their faces coming around, so many faces,
Emphasizing the diversity of faces and situations that need attention
different places with so many face down)
Referring to various locations with people in distress
Third world tragedy, another in store
Highlighting tragedies in underprivileged parts of the world
Another taste of what's real, can they take anymore?
Questioning the capacity of individuals in those areas to endure further hardship
Lying awake, lost in time with no reason to turn around and put it all aside, yeah!
Reiterating the feeling of being stuck in a moment of restlessness and emotional turmoil
Here today, gone tomorrow, while drowning in all of their sorrows
Continuing to express being overwhelmed by emotional pain and uncertainty about the future
Awake, lost in time, with no reason to turn around and put it all aside, yeah!
Emphasizing the feeling of being trapped in time, unable to move on from the current situation
Here today gone tomorrow, while drowning in all of their sorrows!
Reiterating the sense of uncertainty and emotional burden about the future
I'm lying awake!
Reiterating the feeling of being restless and unable to move on or let go
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