This Sad Burlesque
Transforming Pity into Hope: Unveiling the Message of 'This Sad Burlesque'
Lyrics
I write in hopes that by the time you get this letter
I am writing with the hope that positive changes will occur by the time you receive this letter.
We may live to see a change for the better
Expressing a desire to witness improvement or positive transformations in the future.
Or are we so devoted to these wretched selfish motives
Questioning whether people are too committed to their selfish motives, overshadowing the possibility of positive change.
When the cold facts and figures all add up
Considering the objective, cold facts, and figures, but suggesting that they may not contradict the sad reality being described.
They cannot contradict this sad burlesque
Describing life as a sad burlesque, suggesting a performance that is both tragic and comical.
This sad burlesque
Reiterating the theme of a sad burlesque, emphasizing the dismal and mocking nature of life's challenges.
With miserable failures making entertainment of our fate
Depicting failures as a source of entertainment, acknowledging the miserable state of affairs.
Laughter cannot dignify of elevate
Stating that laughter cannot bring dignity or elevation to the situation, highlighting the gravity of the circumstances.
This sad burlesque
Re-emphasizing the nature of life as a sad burlesque, underscoring the theatrical and disheartening aspects of existence.
Now can they recall being young and idealistic
Reflecting on a time when individuals were young and idealistic.
Before wading knee-deep in hogwash and arithmetic
Expressing the disillusionment that comes with dealing with nonsense and practical matters.
The pitying smirk
Describing a pitying smirk, possibly referring to condescending attitudes towards idealism.
The argument runs like clockwork
Referring to arguments that are predictable and repetitive, running like clockwork.
Will run down eventually and splutter to a stop
Suggesting that these arguments will eventually lose momentum and come to a halt.
P.S. Well by now you know the worst of it
Adding a postscript, indicating that the worst aspects of the situation are now known.
And we've heard all the alibis that they've rehearsed
Mentioning the various excuses or explanations that have been prepared and heard.
The smug predictions
Referring to smug predictions made with a hint of sarcasm or skepticism.
If it`s not a contradiction
Highlighting the irony in encouraging faith in human nature while acknowledging contradictions in predictions.
Keep faith in human nature
Encouraging maintaining faith in human nature despite the challenging and contradictory circumstances.
And have mercy on the creatures in this sad burlesque
Expressing a plea for mercy towards all living beings caught in the tragic comedy of life described as a sad burlesque.
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