Take It and Run
Maureen's Resilience: A Tale of Struggle and Hope
Lyrics
Maureen's out on the street again
Maureen is back on the streets.
Didn't get the job 'cause she missed her appointment
She lost a job opportunity due to missing an appointment.
She don't know if the kids are fed
She's unsure if her children have eaten.
They've got holes in their shoes and the cold's coming quick now
Her children have worn-out shoes, and winter is approaching fast.
The power's off the bills ain't paid gotta jump the box from the neighbor's apartment
No electricity due to unpaid bills; using the neighbor's power supply.
Space heaters and welfare checks are as good as it gets in this land of hard lessons
Relies on space heaters and welfare checks, making the best of tough circumstances.
Don't talk to me if you ain't got the answers I need
Unwilling to engage with those lacking helpful solutions to problems.
Yeah I've got problems
Expressing personal challenges.
Can't you see I'm trying to solve them?
Requesting understanding while actively trying to solve those issues.
Broke it off with the man in her life finally got the courage to pack up and leave now
Ended a relationship, finally gathering the courage to leave.
She keeps saying she'll be all right but in her mind does she really believe it
Doubt about whether she truly believes things will be okay despite assurances.
Long lines on Piedmont Street but if you hang around you might get a bed there
Long waiting lines, possibly for assistance or shelter on Piedmont Street.
Turn around and don't look back you've got a piece of your life so take it and run now
Encouragement to move forward, take what's left of her life, and make the best of it.
The sun is shining on you
Positive energy or hope shining on her.
Maureen may all your dreams come true
Wishing for Maureen's dreams to come true.
Broke it off with the man in her life you know she ain't got nothing better
Reiterating the end of her relationship and lack of better options.
Yeah you know she don't but she keeps on believing
Despite hardships, she continues to hold onto hope.
The sun is shining on you
Positive energy or hope shining on her once more.
Maureen may all your dreams come true
Repeating the wish for Maureen's dreams to be fulfilled.
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