The Man Who Cannot See Tomorrow's Sunshine
The Shadowed Soul's Descent into Hopelessness
Lyrics
He can't look out the window
He is unable to look outside through the window.
His reflection blocks the way
His own reflection is obstructing his view.
And he's got no-one to talk to
He lacks someone to converse with.
But he's nothing left to say
He has nothing meaningful left to express or communicate.
And he daren't look at the sky
He avoids looking at the sky, fearing the sun's tears.
Because he's scared the sun will cry
His fear of the sun crying suggests a deeper emotional struggle.
And he's the man who cannot see tomorrow's sunshine
He is described as "the man who cannot see tomorrow's sunshine," emphasizing his inability to perceive hope or a brighter future.
He never reads the paper
He avoids reading the newspaper, finding repetition in its contents.
Because every word's the same
Every piece of news brings back painful memories of a named man.
And they bring back broken memories
These memories are broken and evoke sadness.
Of a man who had a name
Reference to a man who had an identity in the past.
And his life just drains away
His life is gradually slipping away.
But he has no need to stay
Despite life draining away, he feels no compulsion to stay.
‘Cos he's the man who cannot see tomorrow's sunshine
Reiteration of his identity as the man unable to see tomorrow's sunshine.
When he goes out on a Thursday
Thursday is the only day he ventures outside.
That's the only day he leaves
His limited outings are for essential needs like unemployment benefits and groceries.
For his unemployment benefit
Dependency on weekly support, indicating a challenging situation.
And his weekly groceries
Basic necessities are a significant part of his routine.
And he will never say a word
He remains silent and rarely communicates.
And if he does he's never heard
Even when he speaks, his words go unnoticed.
‘Cos he's the man who cannot see tomorrow's sunshine
Reiteration of his identity, emphasizing his inability to foresee a brighter future.
And the man who once lived
A reflection on his past when he lived as a genuine human being.
Like a real human being
Contrasts his current state with a time of more authentic existence.
Is now noting his life
He is now detached from his own life, neither listening nor seeing.
Never listening or seeing
His current state is characterized by apathy.
He doesn't seem to realise
He seems unaware that mistakes are not permanent.
That his mistakes cannot last
Despite the realization, he dwells on past sadness and guilt.
As he draws in his sadness
Emphasis on drawing in his sadness, indicating internal struggles.
And his guilt screams from the past
His guilt is evident and echoes from the past.
His existence wastes away
His existence is gradually fading away.
And he sits and cries alone
He experiences sorrow in isolation, shedding tears alone.
But he'd never want to change it
He is reluctant to change his situation, accepting the consequences of his actions.
Because he knows the wrong he's done
Aware of the wrongs he has committed, he faces the repercussions.
And so he looks towards his end
He looks towards his end, with darkness as his only companion.
With only darkness for a friend
Final acknowledgment of his fate as the man who won't see tomorrow's sunshine.
And he's the man who'll never see tomorrow's sunshine
Reiteration of his inability to envision a brighter future.
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