Boy Cries Wolf
Echoes of Deceit: When a Boy's Cry Fades Unheard
Lyrics
It's happening again
Expressing a recurring situation or event
Sorry to say you're just in time when
Indicating that the listener is just in time for something
Comedy escapes me
Expressing a difficulty in finding humor or amusement
I smile I'm doing fine
Putting on a facade of being fine despite underlying issues
I don't want to scare you
Expressing a desire not to cause fear or concern
Like I've done in the past
Acknowledging past actions that may have frightened others
I'll just keep my mouth shut
Committing to silence to avoid negative consequences
'Cause I know it never lasts
Awareness that the positive facade is temporary
'Cause when a boy cries wolf, boy cries wolf
Reflecting on the consequences of not being taken seriously
'Cause when a boy cries wolf, boy cries wolf
Reiteration of the consequence of being ignored
He gets ignored
Highlighting the result of not being heard when seeking help
It's happening again
Repeating the acknowledgment of a recurring situation
Keeping myself busy with down time
Engaging in activities to avoid confronting personal issues
I lie, I lie, I fib
Admitting to deception and falsehoods
What good does it do to speak my mind?
Questioning the effectiveness of expressing one's thoughts
I don't want to scare you
Reiterating the intention not to cause fear in others
Like I've done in the past
Acknowledging past instances of alarming behavior
I'll just keep my trap shut
Choosing to remain silent to avoid negative outcomes
'Cause I know it never lasts
Awareness that the silence is a temporary solution
When a boy cries wolf, boy cries wolf
Repetition of the consequence of being ignored
When a boy cries wolf, boy cries wolf
Emphasizing the recurring nature of being ignored
When a boy cries wolf, boy cries wolf
Further reinforcement of the theme of being ignored
He gets ignored
Highlighting the consequence of not being taken seriously
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