Lyrics
Oh, I have been a beggar
Expressing experience as a beggar, implying a past or recurring struggle.
And shall be one again
Anticipating a return to a state of begging in the future.
And few, the ones with help to lend
Noting the scarcity of those willing to provide assistance in the world.
Within the world of men
Highlighting the challenges faced within the human society.
One day I walk in flowers
Imagining a day when the speaker experiences joy and beauty symbolized by "flowers."
One day I walk on stones
Contrasting the positive imagery with the harsh reality symbolized by "stones."
One day I walk in hours
Reflecting on the passage of time, possibly filled with hardships ("walk in hours").
One day I shall be home
Longing for a future where the speaker finds a sense of belonging or comfort.
I have sat on street corners
Recalling times of observing others, possibly in a state of privilege or success.
And watched the boot heels shine
Noticing polished boot heels, suggesting a contrast between the speaker's experiences and others' prosperity.
And cried out glad and cried out sad
Expressing emotional complexity by crying out both joy and sadness.
With every voice but mine
Feeling unheard or unnoticed despite expressing emotions amidst others.
One day I walk in flowers
Repeating the imagery of walking in flowers, emphasizing hope for a positive future.
One day I walk on stones
Repeating the contrast with walking on stones, acknowledging the ongoing challenges.
Today I walk in hours
Emphasizing the current experience of navigating through difficult times ("walk in hours").
One day I shall be home
Reiterating the aspiration to find a place of comfort or belonging in the future.
One day I shall be home
Affirming the ultimate desire to reach a state of home or stability in the future.
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