The Eyes Of Portland
Unveiling the Human Tapestry: The Eyes Of Portland
Lyrics
As I saw through the eyes of Portland one day
Observing the city of Portland from a unique perspective.
There were so many homeless, they'd all gone astray
Noticing a significant number of homeless individuals who have lost their way.
They slept on the corners during the day
Homeless people sleeping on street corners during daylight hours.
As not to be harmed when the sun went away
Choosing specific locations to sleep during the day to avoid harm when night falls.
There were old ones and young ones, white ones and black
Observing a diverse group of homeless individuals of different ages and races.
They were all shapes and sizes with rags on their backs
Noting the varied physical appearances and the poverty reflected in their clothing.
So many people mixed up in this stew
Many people entangled in this complex and difficult situation.
With no place to go and nothing to do
A sense of hopelessness and aimlessness among the homeless population.
All of these homeless, where do they come from?
Raising a question about the origins of homelessness in a prosperous nation.
In this land of plenty where nothing gets done
Expressing frustration with the lack of effective action in a land of abundance.
To help those who are empty and unable to run
Highlighting the vulnerability of those who are empty and unable to escape their plight.
Your tears and prayers won't help the homeless
Conveying a sense of helplessness, suggesting that tears and prayers alone are insufficient to aid the homeless.
Some are mentally ill, some are higher than kites
Identifying different struggles within the homeless community, including mental illness and substance abuse.
Selling their bodies as day turns to night
Describing desperate measures some homeless individuals take, such as selling their bodies at night.
Where are their loved ones, does anyone care?
Posing a question about the absence of support from loved ones and society.
To be lost and alone in the middle of nowhere
Conveying the loneliness and isolation experienced by those lost and alone.
All of these homeless, where do they come from?
Repeating the question about the origins of homelessness, emphasizing the societal failure to address the issue.
In this land of plenty where nothing gets done
Reiterating frustration with a lack of action in a prosperous society.
To help those who are empty and unable to run
Reemphasizing the need to help those who are empty and unable to escape their situation.
Your tears and prayers won't help the homeless
Reiterating that mere tears and prayers are insufficient to alleviate homelessness.
What will it take for this country to see
Posing a question about what it will take for society to recognize the humanity in the homeless.
For the grace of God go they and not you and me
Suggesting that anyone could be in the same situation, emphasizing empathy and humility.
The fallen and forgotten, who are down on their knees
Describing the marginalized and forgotten, residing in the gutters of a country that claims to be free.
Living here in the gutters in this land of the free
Painting a vivid picture of the harsh living conditions faced by the homeless in a land of supposed freedom.
All of these homeless, where do they come from?
Repeating the question about the origins of homelessness, underscoring the urgency of the issue.
In this land of plenty where nothing gets done
Reiterating frustration with societal inaction despite abundant resources.
To help those who are empty and unable to run
Reemphasizing the need to help those who are empty and unable to escape their situation.
Your tears and prayers won't help the homeless
Reiterating that tears and prayers alone won't solve the problem of homelessness.
Your tears and prayers won't help the homeless
Stressing the ineffectiveness of emotional expressions in addressing the homeless crisis.
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