Greener
Shades of Humanity: Chonny Jash's Melodic Reflections
Lyrics
Here's that part again
Reflecting on a recurring situation
Where your neighbour starts to
Neighbors repairing their relationship
Mend their fence
Addressing and resolving issues
And clean up all their woes and ugly things
Dealing with problems and imperfections
And so you look on over
Observing from a distance
Trying not to meet their gaze
Avoiding eye contact
But before you get a good view
Trying to see what's happening
They're staring right back at you
Realizing they are being observed too
Trying just as hard to see your own hue
Mutual curiosity about each other's lives
Of green and blues
Reflecting on personal emotions and experiences
This 16: 9 LCD screen
Reflecting on the influence of media on perception
Seems to make success look easy
Success portrayed as effortless on screens
As if I even know what that means
Questioning understanding of success
So is it my fault
Self-doubt about personal achievements
That my yard's a dark shade of asphalt?
Feeling overshadowed by challenges
When all I really want is to be seen
Desiring recognition for simplicity
As a simple, lowly, sacred human being
Aspiring to be acknowledged as a humble human
Wherever this goes, I want you to notice
Expressing a desire for attention
I want you to hear i want you to know
Wishing to be heard and understood
This song as a ringing in your ear
Music as a persistent presence
These thoughts sing a sad, sad melody
Emotions conveyed through a melancholic melody
But then, even the manic can live happily
Finding happiness despite emotional ups and downs
Misconceptions of intent will get me down
Feeling disheartened by misunderstandings
Oh, the truth is that
Contrasting external perception with internal well-being
I'm actually quite well (For now)
Clarifying personal emotional state
I'll tape a message to a stone
Sending a message to be seen and understood
And throw it through your window
Using unconventional means to communicate
Just so you can finally see
Seeking recognition for true self
That I'm not the one you should be envying
Rejecting envy or admiration from others
Wherever this goes, I want you to notice
Reiterating the desire for attention
I want you to see i want you to know
Yearning for acknowledgment and understanding
These shades that sit humbly in between
Accepting imperfections between individuals
Your yard might not seem so heavenly
Challenging the perception of one's own space
But I promise that mine is
Claiming personal contentment despite appearances
No better shade of green
Rejecting the idea of a superior "shade of green"
Wherever this goes, whatever ensues
Emphasizing personal ownership of the music
These songs are my own these
Clarifying the intended audience for the songs
Songs aren't for you
Highlighting the personal nature of the music
But still, I'm so glad you're listening
Expressing gratitude for the audience's attention
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