Wonder
Journey Through the Twilight Zone of Self-Discovery
Lyrics
As I walk down the street in the night kicking stones
Reflecting on a solitary night walk, kicking stones.
And my body is tired all the way to the bone
Expressing physical exhaustion to the core.
And I look around me, all I see are the cold faces
Observing cold and indifferent faces around.
In the dark, in the Twilight Zone
Feeling a sense of detachment, likening it to the Twilight Zone.
And I wonder
Pondering and questioning.
(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
Reiterating the wonder and questioning theme.
I wonder
-(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-When did my mind become not my own
Reflecting on the loss of personal autonomy.
Got a million other people trying to tell me what I know
Facing external influences trying to dictate knowledge.
Trying to put me on a plane, trying to tell me where to go
Resisting external pressure to conform or follow predefined paths.
No, you listen to me I'mma tell you what I don't do
Asserting independence and self-determination.
They told me you'll never be lonely
Contradicting assurances of never being lonely.
You'll figure it out and what it's all about in time
Challenging the process of understanding life over time.
But I still feel like just a kid, trying to find out who I am
Expressing a persistent sense of youthful uncertainty.
And they tell me this ain't right, no
Feeling judged for not conforming to societal norms.
They never made a movie 'bout where I'm from
Not seeing representation of personal background in media.
Just bright light scenes of LA and New York
Criticizing media portrayal of LA and New York as ideal.
That are making me think that I gotta be chasing
Feeling pressured to pursue something beyond immediate surroundings.
Something more than what's under my thumb
Questioning societal expectations.
And I feel like I'm stuck even when I know I'm running
Experiencing a sense of stagnation despite running.
And I never know if I should speak or say nothing
Feeling uncertain about speaking up or staying silent.
Well I'm damned if I don't and I'm damned if I did
Facing dilemmas and potential criticism.
'Cause they tell me that I lose even when I know I'm winning
Aware of winning but still being told about losing.
They told me you'll never be lonely
Reiterating the contradiction of assurances and personal feelings.
You'll figure it out and what it's all about in time
-But I still feel like just a kid, trying to find out who I am
-And they tell me this ain't right, no
Highlighting the perceived injustice or misunderstanding.
I wonder
Repeating the wondering theme, emphasizing uncertainty.
(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-I wonder
-(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-I wonder
-(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-I wonder
-(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-They told me you'll never be lonely
Reiterating the contradiction of assurances and personal feelings.
You'll figure it out and what it's all about in time
-But I still feel like just a kid, trying to find out who I am
-And they tell me this ain't right, no
-I wonder
Continuing the wonder and questioning theme.
(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-I wonder
-(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-I wonder
-(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-I wonder
-(I wonder, I wonder, I wonder)
-I wonder
Final expression of ongoing wonder.
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