Lyrics
Never got love from a government man
Expressing a lack of love or support from the government.
Heading downstream till the levee gives in
Moving in a direction away from societal structures until a breaking point.
What can i do to get the money
Pondering ways to obtain money for survival.
We ain't go the money, we ain't gettin' out
Without financial resources, escape or improvement is challenging.
Heading downstream till the levee gives in
Continuing a difficult journey until reaching a breaking point.
And my dreams are wearin' thin
Expressing the weariness and fading of dreams.
All I need's relief
Seeking relief from the hardships.
I need I need some sympathy
Desiring sympathy and understanding.
Look at me i Just can't believe
Expressing disbelief at the situation or treatment received.
What they've done to me
Reflecting on the negative impact on oneself.
We could never get free i just wanna be
Expressing a longing for freedom that seems unattainable.
Look at me i Just can't believe
Reiterating the disbelief in the circumstances.
What they've done to me
Repeating the impact of external actions on the speaker.
We could never get free i just wanna be
Reiterating the desire for freedom that appears out of reach.
I just wanna dream, baby
Expressing a desire to dream, to aspire for something more.
All of my life been wadin in
Describing a life filled with challenges or struggles.
Water so deep now we got to swim
Metaphorically swimming in deep, difficult circumstances.
Wonder will it ever end
Questioning whether the difficulties will ever end.
How long how long till we have a friend
Longing for friendship or support in challenging times.
Comin' down, feelin' like a battery hen
Feeling confined and oppressed, like a battery-farmed hen.
Waves won't break till the tide comes in
Anticipating relief or change only when external conditions improve.
What will I do in the sunrise
Pondering actions and decisions in the light of a new day.
What will I do without my dreams
Contemplating the impact of losing one's dreams.
Without my dreams
Emphasizing the significance of dreams in the speaker's life.
Look at me i Just can't believe
Reiterating the disbelief in the situation's impact on the speaker.
What they've done to me
Reflecting on the negative consequences endured.
We could never get free i just wanna be
Expressing the elusive nature of freedom.
I just wanna look at me
Repeating the plea to be seen or acknowledged.
I Just can't believe what they've done to me
Reiterating the disbelief in the circumstances.
We could never get free i just wanna be
Stating the difficulty in attaining freedom.
I just wanna dream, baby
Expressing the simple desire to dream and aspire.
I just wanna dream, baby i just wanna dream
Repeating the desire to dream and envision a better future.
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