Tell Me Why

Unanswered Questions: Genesis Reveals a World in Crisis
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Lyrics

Mothers crying in the street

Mothers expressing sorrow publicly.

Children dying at their feet, tell me why

Children dying near their mothers; a plea for understanding the reasons.

People starving everywhere

Global presence of hunger and starvation.

There's too much food but none to spare, tell me why

An ironic situation where there's enough food but still scarcity, prompting a question.


Can you see that shaft of sunlight

An invitation to observe a symbolic ray of hope.

Can you see it in my eyes

Expressing a deep emotional connection through eyes.

I can feel the fire that's burning

Sensations of anger and hope burning intensely.

Anger and hope so deep

Inner conflict and powerful emotions within the heart.

So deep within my heart

The depth of emotions within the speaker.

Before my eyes

A plea to recognize a critical situation unfolding.

For some it's too late

A sense of urgency, suggesting it might be too late for some.

It seems there's no-one listening

Perception that there's a lack of attention or response.


People sleeping in the streets

Highlighting homelessness with people sleeping on the streets.

No roof above, no food to eat, tell me why

Emphasizing the harsh reality of lacking shelter and food.

See the questions in their eyes

Observing the desperation and questions in the eyes of the suffering.

Listen to their children's cries, tell me why

Calling attention to the cries of the children.


If there's a God

Raising existential questions about the existence of a higher power.

Is he watching

Questioning whether a higher power is aware of the suffering.

Can he give a ray of hope

Asking if there's hope that a higher power can provide.

So much pain and so much sorrow

Expressing the overwhelming presence of pain and sorrow.

Tell me what does he see

Seeking insight into what a higher power perceives in the face of suffering.

When he looks at you

Questioning how a higher power views individuals.

When he looks at me

Reflecting on personal accountability when viewed by a higher power.

What would he say

Pondering the hypothetical words of a higher power.

It seems there's no-one listening

Reiterating the perception that no one is listening to the pleas for help.


Who would think it still could happen

Expressing disbelief that such situations still occur in the present.

Even in this time and place

Commenting on the ineffectiveness of politicians to address crucial issues.

Politicians, they may save themselves

Suggesting that politicians prioritize personal interests over public image.

But they won't save their face

An appeal to maintain hope even in challenging circumstances.

Just hope against hope

Encouraging hope despite the perceived lateness of the situation.

It's not too late

Urging action before it becomes too late.


You say there's nothing you can do

Questioning the existence of double standards in addressing issues.

Is there one rule for them and one for you

Asking for an explanation regarding perceived inequality.

Tell me why

A repeated plea for understanding the reasons behind suffering.


Listen can you see that shaft of sunlight

A repetition of the invitation to observe a symbolic ray of hope.

Can you see it in my eyes

A reaffirmation of a deep emotional connection through eyes.

I can feel the fire that's burning

Restating the intensity of emotions, combining anger and hope.

Anger and hope so deep

Reiterating the profound emotions within the heart.

So deep within my heart

Emphasizing the depth of emotions within the speaker.

Before my eyes

A repetition of the plea to recognize a critical situation unfolding.

For some it's too late

A reminder that, for some, it might already be too late.

It seems there's no-one listening

Reiterating the perception that no one is listening to the pleas for help.


Hurry for me, hurry for me, they cry

Repetition of a desperate cry for help, emphasizing the urgency.

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