On to the Next
Echoes of Desperation: Unraveling the Depths of a Tragic Tale
Lyrics
Someone said it was suicide
Someone mentioned that it was suicide
His empty chair is all we see
His absence is evident, represented by an empty chair
Not that anyone knew him well
Not many people were acquainted with him
But he sat behind me
However, he sat behind the speaker
Now they come with the questioning
Interrogations and inquiries begin
Now they're so sincere
The questioning is now earnest and genuine
Do you remember anything
Recollections are sought – do you recall anything he said?
That he said to you here?
Specifically, what did he say to you here?
If you get close against the window
Close proximity to a window intensifies the experience
You can feel it closer
A sense of closeness is palpable
A trace of a breeze that makes it through
A subtle breeze finds its way through
I remember you said
Recalling a previous statement
It's almost enough that you could breath it
The breeze is almost sufficient for breathing
If you had to that's what I remember most of you
That memory stands out the most
You can hear a pencil drop
An atmosphere of intense silence
And the fluorescent lights
The hum of fluorescent lights is prominent
Lean forward and keep your answers
Lean forward and be cautious with your responses
Out of sight
Keep your answers hidden or undisclosed
If you're stuck on a tricky one
If faced with a challenging question
If the question's too complex
Especially if the question is intricate
Don't try too figure it out, they say
Don't attempt to solve it; move on to the next
Just move on to the next
Suggesting a pragmatic approach to challenges
Who's to blame for a high-school suicide?
Raising the question of responsibility for a high-school suicide
Ooh, they claim it's the best years of our lives
Addressing the societal perception that high school is the best phase of life
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