Blood Turns
Reflections on Responsibility
Lyrics
Who will save tomorrow
Expressing concern about the future and seeking someone to save it.
if I fail
Questioning the possibility of personal failure and its consequences for tomorrow.
who will ever care like
Wondering if anyone will care about the speaker's struggles as much as they do.
I do care
Affirming the depth of the speaker's own care for the challenges they face.
who will have the power
Contemplating who will have influence or control when the speaker's efforts come to an end.
when I'm through
Reflecting on a point of exhaustion or completion in the speaker's endeavors.
oh, will it be you
Pondering if the one who can save tomorrow is the listener.
Who will count the hours
Raising the question of who will keep track of time, especially during the night.
after dark
Asking who will narrate or recognize the transition from night to day.
telling when the day turns
Considering the possibility of someone turning a moment into a significant event or inspiration.
into a spark
Seeking the individual who will navigate challenges or obstacles, represented by the meadow.
who will cross the meadow
Describing a meadow covered in dew, symbolizing freshness and new beginnings.
fresh with dew
Asking if the listener will be the one to take on challenges and navigate new beginnings.
oh, will it be you
Pondering who will genuinely pay attention and comprehend what is novel or different.
Who will truly listen
Exploring the idea of someone noticing a change in the color of blood, possibly a metaphor for life's challenges.
to what's new
Posing a question about who will maintain and care for natural beauty or positive aspects in life.
noticing the blood turn
Reflecting on the responsibility of acknowledging and dealing with the consequences of difficult situations.
a darker hue
Questioning who will handle the necessary tasks or responsibilities at the appropriate time.
who will trim the flowers
Asking if the listener will be the one to keep a confidential matter undisclosed.
when it's due
Addressing the challenge of confronting and speaking about something considered unthinkable.
oh, will it be you
Pondering who has the courage to question and challenge statements or beliefs that are false.
Who will keep a secret
Questioning whether the listener will be the one to take on the responsibility of challenging the untrue.
black or white
Expressing uncertainty about who will emerge as a savior or caretaker in difficult times.
standing up to say the
Contemplating the idea of someone standing up to address and confront difficult or controversial truths.
unthinkable
Questioning the existence of someone who challenges falsehoods and brings them to light.
who is there to question
Asking if the listener will be the one to take on the responsibility of questioning what is untrue.
the untrue
Pondering the possibility of the listener being the one to challenge and confront the untrue.
oh, will it be you
Reiterating the question of whether the listener will be the one to save or make a positive impact on tomorrow.
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