Emeli talks hope
Hopeful Echoes: A Call for Unity and Change
Lyrics
I hope that the world stops raining
I hope for an end to difficulties or troubles in the world, symbolized by rain.
Stops turning it's back on the young
I hope the world stops neglecting or rejecting the younger generation.
See nobody here is blameless
Nobody is without fault; acknowledging the shared responsibility for the current state of affairs.
I hope that we can fix all that we've done
I hope for the possibility of repairing the damage caused by our actions.
I really hope Martin can't see this
Expressing concern that historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. would disapprove of the current situation.
I hope that we still have a dream
Expressing a desire to maintain hope and aspirations for a better future.
I'm hoping that change isn't hopeless
Hoping that positive change is still achievable, not beyond hope.
I'm hoping to start it with me
Expressing a personal commitment to be a part of the change.
I just hope I'm not the only one
Expressing a desire for solidarity, not wanting to be alone in this hope for change.
I just hope I'm not the only one
Reiteration of the hope not to be the only one with these aspirations.
I hope we start seeing forever
Expressing hope for a perspective that considers long-term consequences instead of short-term gains.
Instead of what we can gain in a day
Expressing a wish for mutual understanding and empathy among people.
I hope we start seeing each other
Expressing a desire for human connection and recognition of shared humanity.
Cause don't we all bleed the same
Highlighting the commonality of human experience, emphasizing unity despite differences.
I really hope someone can hear me
Expressing a hope that the message is heard, particularly concerning the impact of violence on children.
That a child doesn't bear the weight of a gun
Expressing concern about the burden of violence on the younger generation.
I find the voice within me
Discovering one's inner strength and resolve to speak out against injustice.
To scream at the top of my lungs
Expressing a willingness to speak out loudly and boldly against injustice.
I just hope I'm not the only one
Reiteration of the desire for solidarity in the pursuit of positive change.
I just hope I'm not the only one
Reiteration of the hope not to be alone in these aspirations.
Louder, I cannot hear you
Expressing difficulty in understanding or hearing others, suggesting a need for clearer communication.
How can things be better left unsaid
Raising a question about the wisdom of leaving things unspoken.
Call me, call me a dreamer
Self-identification as a dreamer, emphasizing the importance of dreams.
But it seems like dreams are
Suggesting that dreams are all that remain in challenging times.
All that we've got left
Highlighting the value of dreams as a source of inspiration and motivation.
I hope we still have a heartbeat
Expressing a hope that humanity still possesses compassion and empathy.
I hope we don't turn to stone
Expressing a desire to avoid becoming emotionally numb or indifferent.
At night when you turn the lights off
Concern for the emotional well-being of others when they are alone.
I hope you don't cry alone
Expressing empathy for those who suffer in solitude.
I hope we stop taking for granted
Expressing a hope for increased appreciation and gratitude for the natural world.
All of the land and all of the sea
Highlighting the need for environmental stewardship and appreciation of the Earth.
I'm taking a chance on loving
Taking a risk in the pursuit of love and positive relationships.
I hope that you take it with me
Encouraging others to join in taking risks for love and positive change.
I just hope I'm not the only one
Reiteration of the desire for collective action and shared aspirations.
I just hope I'm not the only one
Reiteration of the hope not to be the only one with these collective aspirations.
I just hope I'm not the only one
Final reiteration of the desire for shared hope and positive change.
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