On Comfort
Shame and Reflection: A Poignant Tale of Societal Comfort Zones
Lyrics
As you try to settle in, to settle down, to settle skin
Expressing the attempt to find a sense of stability in life and oneself.
It occurs never again might you feel settled
Suggesting the transient nature of feeling settled, implying it may not happen again.
So you try to empathize, you never can, but hey, you tried
Acknowledging the difficulty in truly understanding others' experiences despite attempting empathy.
The greedy win, innocent die, and the scales stay level
Highlighting the harsh reality where the greedy thrive, the innocent suffer, and a fragile balance is maintained.
And your phoenix songs, they all sound so beautiful
Referring to songs representing personal renewal or transformation that contrast with a tragic event.
But there's 80 people gone, and I want heads to roll
Expressing frustration and a desire for accountability in the face of a significant loss.
Shame on me, for thinking we'd be better
Admitting fault or regret for having optimistic expectations about societal improvement.
When it comes to comfort, denial is the key
Suggesting that avoiding uncomfortable truths is a coping mechanism regarding societal issues.
Shame on me, in a week we'll all forget
Anticipating that people will forget about a tragic event within a week, indicating societal desensitization.
Add it to the stack of tragedy
Indicating a resignation or acceptance of tragedy as a common occurrence.
As you try to take a break, settle down, to shake a leg
Describing the attempt to take a break and relax, but with an awareness of potential danger.
It occurs to scope out cover and the exits
Emphasizing the need to be vigilant and assess escape options in uncertain situations.
Any vet would say that's smart, but is this war or is it art?
Raising questions about the nature of conflicts, whether they are genuine wars or forms of artistic expression.
School and Syria and Country found a nexus
Pointing out a connection between school, Syria, and the country, possibly highlighting global issues.
And your good guy with a gun had best be white and best not run
Commenting on racial biases and expectations regarding individuals with firearms.
And we average one a day and I want heads to roll
Expressing frustration with the frequency of tragic events and a desire for accountability.
Shame on me, for thinking we'd be better
Reiterating a sense of responsibility or guilt for expecting positive societal change.
When it comes to comfort, denial is the key
Reemphasizing the theme that denial is a common response to uncomfortable realities.
Shame on me, in a week we'll all forget
Anticipating societal forgetfulness and a tendency to move on from tragedies quickly.
Add it to the stack of tragedy
Stating that the tragic event will be added to the collective experience of ongoing sorrow.
Add it to the stack of tragedy
Repeating the idea of accumulating tragic events as a common aspect of life.
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