The Plague
Unveiling Societal Ailments: Jensen McRae's Powerful Reflection in 'The Plague'
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it came in stages
The events unfolded gradually over time.
the kids in cages
Refers to children being held in confinement.
were not the first and not the last to come
These children were not the initial or final victims of this situation.
killed healthcare plans
Referencing the termination or disruption of healthcare plans.
they instituted travel bans
Mentions the implementation of restrictions on travel.
and in the plague, abandoned everyone
During the chaos of the plague, people were left abandoned.
I’m trying to believe in something
An attempt to maintain faith or hope.
but god is gone and I don’t think she’s coming
The belief in a higher power has been lost or diminished.
(x2)
Reinforces the loss of faith.
it came in waves and
Describes the plague's arrival in successive waves.
we were awakened
People became aware of the situation.
though some of us are still attempting sleep
Despite awareness, some try to remain oblivious or detached.
killed with no rules
References killings happening without adherence to rules or norms.
we’re shot in church and elementary school
Specific instances of violence in places of worship and education.
with guns not even foreign soldiers keep
The weaponry used is more extreme than that of typical soldiers.
I’m trying to believe in something
An ongoing attempt to maintain faith despite doubts.
but god is gone and I don’t think she’s coming
Reiterates the absence of belief in a higher power.
(x2)
Emphasizes the loss of faith.
how is it ethical
Raising questions about ethical standards amidst societal issues.
in debt, student and medical
Highlighting the burden of debt from education and healthcare.
I’ve not even been hit and I’m still hurt
Feeling the impact despite not being directly affected.
let violence walk free
Allowing perpetrators of violence to go unpunished.
then force the victims to have babies
Forcing victims to continue the cycle of suffering.
and once it’s born, it loses all its worth
Devaluing life after birth.
I’m trying to believe in something
Persisting in seeking belief despite challenges.
but god is gone and I don’t think she’s coming
Reaffirms the absence of a divine presence.
(x2)
Reinforces the loss of faith.
I’m trying to believe in something
A continued struggle to believe despite doubts.
god is gone but maybe she is coming
Suggests a faint hope that a divine presence might return.
(x2)
Repeats the subtle hope amidst the prevailing doubt.
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