Won't Somebody
Yearning for Light in the Shadows: Won't Somebody's Message
Lyrics
Out in the cold like a bundle of coal
Feeling isolated and neglected, like being left out in the cold.
Little packets of darkness wanting to glow
Individuals with potential (little packets of darkness) yearning to shine or make a difference.
Well there's nobody home and there's a wreck in the yard
Describing a deserted home with chaos in the surroundings.
Well maybe they're coming back
Speculating on the possibility of someone returning.
If we wish really hard
Expressing a desire for a positive outcome if one wishes strongly enough.
If we wish real hard now
Reiterating the emphasis on wishing strongly for a positive change.
Won't somebody please come up with something
A plea for someone to come up with a solution or idea.
'cuz Jesus just don't seem to be impartially working
Commenting on the perceived ineffectiveness of religious figures, particularly Jesus, in addressing problems.
And all of the rest are really down in the ratings
Noting that other alternatives are also not doing well.
So everyone is gonna keep on waiting
Recognizing the collective frustration and anticipation for change.
Waiting for peace at the end of the street
Desire for peace in an undesirable environment, symbolized by the end of the street.
Back behind our apartment and in passenger seats
Referencing difficulties both in personal living spaces and public spaces.
Just a moment of bliss amid all of the waste
Finding moments of happiness or contentment amidst challenges.
The despair and oblivion of our precarious race
Highlighting the overall negative state and uncertainty of the human race.
It's ours to face now
Acknowledging the responsibility to confront these challenges.
Won't somebody please come up with something
Repeating the plea for someone to come up with a solution or idea.
'cuz Jesus just don't seem to be impartially working
Reiterating the perceived inefficacy of religious figures in solving problems.
And all of the rest are really down in the ratings
Observing that other alternatives are also struggling.
So everyone is gonna keep on waiting
Emphasizing the continued waiting for positive change.
Now I know nothing lasts forever
A reflection on the impermanence of things, suggesting the need for urgent solutions.
So we might as well wish for a goddam fix of this toxic changing weather
Expressing the urgency of addressing and resolving the negative impacts of a changing environment.
Now tell me won't somebody come up with something
Repeating the plea for someone to come up with a solution or idea.
'cuz Jesus just don't seem to be impartially working
Reiterating the perceived inefficacy of religious figures in solving problems.
And all of the others can barely stay in the running
Noting the struggles of other alternatives in bringing about positive change.
But everyone is still right here waiting
Despite challenges, people remain in anticipation and hope for positive change.
Won't somebody please come up with something
Repeating the plea for someone to come up with a solution or idea.
Won't somebody please come up with something
Reiterating the plea for a solution, underscoring the urgency.
Won't somebody please
Repeating the plea, reinforcing the need for proactive solutions.
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