Prize
Yearning for Redemption: The Unseen Struggles in 'Prize' by Go Hang Music
Lyrics
I must have done something
I must have committed a serious offense or wrongdoing.
Real heinous in my past life to be suffering
I believe I'm enduring suffering as a consequence of past actions in a previous life.
For these years on top of years and I've found nothing
I've experienced many years of challenges and difficulties without finding fulfillment or meaning.
And hid the purest parts of myself and for what then
I've hidden the most genuine parts of myself, questioning the purpose of doing so.
For you
All these struggles and concealment were for someone special (indicated by "For you").
For you to never care it's never been fair
Despite my efforts, the person I care about seems indifferent, and life feels unjust.
I'm acting like the world's been promised me
I'm behaving as if life owes me something, a promise that hasn't been fulfilled.
To be taken and wasted
Life seems to be taken for granted and wasted without purpose.
I'm not asking for much, just a little sign
I'm not asking for much, just a small indication or signal.
Sick of crossing my fingers
I'm tired of relying on luck or chance, symbolized by crossing fingers.
As my flesh turns into callouses
My perseverance has led to hardened indifference, symbolized by turning flesh into callouses.
I've been given a vision
I've received a revelation or insight into a bleak future.
Of a drought that sets it for the rest of time
This vision includes a prolonged period of scarcity or lack for all time.
And I cross my heart and hope to die
I make a solemn promise or commitment, even if it means facing negative consequences.
And that's just fine, but why
Despite the commitment, the question arises: why endure hardships?
Cross this river when you know what's on the other side
Why face challenges when the outcome is known and possibly undesirable?
If another decade goes on by this brain just won't forget
If another decade passes, my mind will still be haunted by memories or experiences.
I need a prize, I need a prize
I seek a reward or recognition for my struggles and sacrifices.
Not another consequence
I don't want to face another negative consequence; instead, I desire a positive outcome.
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