How Long 'Til We're Home
Yearning for Belonging: Echoes of Discontent in Ego Ella May's Melody
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Breaking news at 6pm
Breaking news reported at the usual time of 6 pm.
disappointed by government
Feeling let down or disillusioned by the government's actions or policies.
rich get richer as poor ones weep
Observing a widening wealth gap where the wealthy gain more while the poor suffer.
same depiction on every screen
Seeing the same negative portrayal or narrative consistently presented on every screen (possibly referring to media).
And it's like the whole world
Suggesting a feeling that the entire world is avoiding or fleeing from something destructive.
is running away from the burn
Observing a collective attempt to escape or avoid something harmful or painful.
Tell me how long 'til it feels like we're home?
Questioning when or if there will be a sense of belonging or comfort, possibly in society or the world.
lonely too long
Expressing a prolonged feeling of being alone or isolated.
tell me how long 'til it feels like we're home?
Repeatedly asking when a sense of belonging or comfort will be achieved.
I'm losing hope
Feeling a diminishing sense of optimism or positive expectation.
Conspiracies by theorists
Mentions the presence of conspiracy theories advocated by certain individuals or groups.
don't believe media sources
Encouragement not to trust or rely on mainstream media sources.
live in fear that's what they want from ya,
Describing a state of living in constant fear, possibly insinuating manipulation by external forces.
taught to hate ourselves and others
Indicating a societal conditioning to harbor negative feelings towards oneself and others.
And it's like the people
Observing people collectively heading towards a problematic or dangerous situation.
are running straight into the hole.
Describing a scenario where people seem to be willingly moving towards a negative outcome.
Tell me how long 'til it feels like we're home?
Reiterating the question about the timeframe for feeling a sense of belonging or comfort.
lonely too long
Reemphasizing a prolonged feeling of loneliness or isolation.
tell me how long 'til it feels like we're home?
Repeating the query regarding the attainment of a sense of belonging or comfort.
I'm losing hope.
Reiterating a diminishing sense of optimism or hope.
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