Without Music
Harmony Amidst Chaos: Carolyn Arends' Ode to Resilience
Lyrics
This was meant to be a melancholic song
This song was intended to be melancholic.
A litany of all that’s gone wrong
A recollection of everything that has gone wrong.
But the melody took over, and it started to soar
The melody took control, transforming it into an uplifting composition.
Till it wasn’t melancholic anymore
The melancholic tone disappeared as the song evolved.
I was going to write a cynical verse
Initial plan was to write a cynical verse.
‘Cause the bad just seems to keep getting worse
Expressing frustration as things worsen.
But the notes found their own rhythm, and they started to dance
The notes found their rhythm, turning it into a lively dance.
Till my cynicism didn’t stand a chance
Cynicism was defeated by the uplifting rhythm.
“Without music life would not be fair”
Quote about the significance of music in making life fair.
I heard someone say
Heard someone saying that without music, life wouldn't be fair.
Well God knows there’s injustice everywhere
Acknowledging the presence of injustice everywhere.
But the music will not go away
Despite injustice, music remains resilient.
“Without music life would not be fair”
Repetition of the quote emphasizing the importance of music.
I heard someone say
Reiteration of the idea that life is unfair, but music persists.
Well God knows there’s injustice everywhere
Acknowledgment of widespread injustice.
But the music will not go away
Despite injustice, music endures.
So I guess this is my song for all the ones
Describing the song as a tribute to those who sing amid chaos.
Who keep singing as the world comes undone
Commending those who continue to sing as the world falls apart.
Like a broken hallelujah, their melodies soar
Comparing the singers to a broken hallelujah, their melodies uplifting.
Till the world’s not quite so broken anymore
Suggesting that the world becomes less broken through their songs.
Yeah like a rumour of glory, our melodies soar
Reference to the uplifting effect of melodies akin to a rumor of glory.
And the world’s not quite as hopeless anymore
The world becomes less hopeless due to these melodies.
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