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Family Struggles: Homecoming Fears
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Army of dead should be saving themselves
Expressing the irony that those who are supposed to save others are unable to save themselves.
Under damned land no falling stars, but no shells
Describing a desolate landscape where there is neither the beauty of falling stars nor the protection of shells.
Echoing scream brings up illicit truth
Highlighting the revelation of a hidden and forbidden truth through a resounding scream.
Babies and fools lead the troops
Commenting on the vulnerability of the innocent (babies and fools) leading the troops.
I'm afraid of coming home
Expressing fear about returning home, suggesting a troubled and unsafe environment.
My father has gone mad
Indicating that the speaker's father has become mentally unstable.
He beats everybody
Alleging violent behavior by the father towards others.
I know he's burying bodies in our back yard
Claiming knowledge of the father burying bodies in the family's backyard, hinting at sinister activities.
Nobody talks at the dinner table
Describing a tense and silent atmosphere during family meals.
I feel land mines with my tongue
Metaphorically sensing danger or explosive situations through the speaker's tongue.
Lying tongues of our grandparents
Accusing the older generation (grandparents) of spreading falsehoods to harm the homeland.
Seek to destroy our fatherland
Pointing out a perceived threat to the fatherland by deceptive actions.
Army of dead should be saving themselves
Repeating the idea that those who are supposed to be saved are unable to save themselves.
Under damned land no falling stars, but no shells
Reiterating the barren nature of the land, devoid of both celestial beauty and protective measures.
Echoing scream brings up illicit truth
Emphasizing the revelation of forbidden truth through a resounding scream once again.
Babies and fools lead the troops
Repeating the vulnerability of the innocent leading the troops.
I dream of speaking up
Expressing a desire to voice one's thoughts despite facing opposition from a powerful figure (big brother).
But the big brother is on his side
Indicating that a significant authority figure supports the father, creating a challenge for the speaker.
How can he be so blind?
Questioning the apparent blindness of the supportive figure to the distress of the mother.
Can't he see our mother is shaking?
Noting the physical manifestation of the mother's distress, possibly due to fear or anxiety.
So I better make another lap
Contemplating the idea of avoiding the home environment by taking another lap or seeking refuge under a lamp.
Or just stand under this lamp
Considering staying in a place where light (symbolic of clarity or safety) is showered upon the speaker.
As it showers me with light
Highlighting the positive aspect of light, possibly contrasting with the fear mentioned earlier.
I'm afraid of coming home tonight
Reiterating the fear of returning home, particularly during the night.
Army of dead should be saving themselves
Repeating the theme of those who should be saved being unable to save themselves.
Under damned land no falling stars, but no shells
Reiterating the desolation of the land, devoid of both celestial beauty and protective measures.
Echoing scream brings up illicit truth
Emphasizing the revelation of forbidden truth through a resounding scream once again.
Babies and fools lead the troops
Repeating the vulnerability of the innocent leading the troops.
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