Lyrics
Looking back as far as I remember
Reflecting on memories from the distant past
The voices in my head have been pounding
Internal thoughts or doubts have been persistent and forceful
But they can't reach the outside world
These thoughts are unable to be communicated to others
They try so hard but choke in the moment
The thoughts attempt to express themselves but fail at the crucial moment
Oh, will I ever know
Questioning whether understanding will ever come
Will I always be alone
Concern about a perpetual sense of isolation
Why can't I change my world
Desire to alter one's circumstances
Oh that kid I knew from far
Recollection of a person observed from a distance
Watching his life burn
Witnessing this person's life falling apart
Look at the people smile, why can't I
Seeing others around appearing happy, questioning personal dissatisfaction
Why don't the tables turn
Questioning why fortunes or circumstances don't reverse
Every step the earth begins to sunder
Each step forward feels like causing destruction or chaos
I'm sinking with the weight I'm carrying
Feeling overwhelmed by burdens carried
And the sun bringing in the new day
New beginnings with the sunrise disappoint
Always lets me down
Consistent disappointment in new days or opportunities
Oh, will I ever know
Questioning the possibility of ever understanding
Will I always be alone
Fear of perpetual loneliness
Why can't I change my world
Desire for the ability to change personal circumstances
Oh that kid I knew from far
Recollection of observing someone from afar
Watching his life burn
Seeing this person's life in turmoil
Look at the people smile, why can't I
Comparing personal dissatisfaction to others' contentment
Why don't the tables turn
Questioning why fortunes or circumstances don't reverse
Why don't the tables turn
Repetition emphasizing the desire for reversal
Why don't the tables turn
Further emphasis on the desire for a change in circumstances
Oh, will I ever know
Continued uncertainty about understanding
Will I always be alone
Continued fear of perpetual loneliness
Why can't I change my
Continued desire for altering personal circumstances
Oh that kid I knew from far
Recollection of observing someone from afar
Watching his life burn
Witnessing this person's life in turmoil
Look at the people smile, why can't I
Comparing personal dissatisfaction to others' contentment
Oh, will I ever know
Questioning whether understanding will ever come
Will I always be alone
Concern about a perpetual sense of isolation
Why can't I change my world
Desire to alter one's circumstances
Oh
Continued questioning
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