Woodhull

Time moves slowly and steadily, likened to turtles, progressing into an uncertain future.

Reference to Dante's Inferno, suggesting a journey through challenges or hardships.

Mention of hurdles in life, with specific references to places like Pompeii and Wyckoff-Myrtle.

Conflict arises among homeless individuals over basic resources, like plastic chairs.

Dividing property into halves, indicating inheritance issues.

The speaker acknowledges their awareness of the situation.

Expression of boredom and indifference during desk duty.

Reference to repetitive experiences and the lack of insurance.

Test results renewing faith in a higher power.

Describing a gunshot wound victim restrained to a gurney.

The victim pleads for legal representation.

Choice between a grim fate or imprisonment, with a cynical laugh from Babylon.

A dark juxtaposition of serious situations with the mention of Saturday morning cartoons.

Describing a severely beaten and near-dead patient in the emergency room.

An ironic comparison of life's struggles to the peaceful imagery of sand at the beach.

Pleading for spiritual guidance, possibly facing imminent danger.

Suggesting a lack of endurance or resilience in a challenging environment.

Diabetes causing severe consequences like amputation (snatching the feet).

Encountering difficulties and frustrations, symbolized by gnashing teeth.

A victim of stabbing experiencing intense pain, but finding a silver lining in being at the front of the line for treatment.

Highlighting the opportunistic nature of some individuals in dire situations.

Depicting a tragic scenario involving a scalded baby and a distressed mother.

Describing a boyfriend's suspicious and erratic behavior, possibly due to mental illness.

An elderly woman facing loneliness and harsh conditions.

Expressing empathy for the elderly woman while acknowledging a selfish desire not to experience her fate.

A dark humor expressed through a desire to outlive others.

Describing a disrespectful conversation on speakerphone.

Expressing disdain for intrusive and irrelevant information.

A bystander commenting on the unfortunate situation with a sense of pity.

Observing a lack of proper upbringing or education contributing to the ongoing problems.

Noting the predictability of neighbors offering advice or opinions.

Describing a defensive posture taken by a person, using the Heisman pose as a metaphor.

Illustrating inappropriate behavior with a person ogling another's thighs.

Admitting personal flaws, likening oneself to the distraction of close-captioned soap operas.

A reference to the neighborhood of Bed-Stuy, emphasizing its challenges as more than just a lyrical theme but a real-life policy.

Describing bureaucratic procedures to reclaim personal belongings.

Comparing the bureaucratic process to a bent apostrophe, possibly highlighting its flawed nature.

An expression of regret or remorse, possibly for the harsh realities depicted.

Apologizing for the grim portrayal of life outside the radiology department.

Concluding with an apology, acknowledging the dark tone of the lyrics.