Lyrics
Too many hangars in the closet
There are too many unresolved issues in one's life.
A clutter of confusion
A chaotic state of mind, filled with confusion.
Too little rectitude to hold
There's insufficient moral integrity to uphold a definite moral standard.
A moral absolute
There's a lack of moral absolutes or clear principles.
Too much distinction to relate to them
There's too much individuality to connect with others.
Irresolutions we contemplate with no end
Contemplating unresolved issues indefinitely.
In this world of give and take
Referring to the complexities of the world where giving and taking coexist.
And what we refer to as maturity
Describing the concept of maturity, possibly with a touch of sarcasm or skepticism.
From emotional need to technology
Transitioning from emotional needs to reliance on technology.
Has you, a cultured seed of your society,
Referring to the listener as a product of cultured society.
Lacking ability to feel clemency
Expressing a deficiency in the ability to feel compassion.
I'm surprised we still
Expressing surprise that emotional wounds are still present.
Bleed into the abyss of despair
Continuing to suffer in the depths of despair.
That's hiding the child
Referring to a hidden, vulnerable part of oneself.
Compassion you would not dare
Implying an unwillingness to show compassion.
Admit to have experienced
Acknowledging a reluctance to admit experiencing compassion.
Do you regret looking back?
Asking if there is regret when reflecting on the past.
A penitent confessing his sins
Describing a remorseful person confessing their sins.
The child inside of me recalls a time of purity,
Recalling a time of innocence and purity in one's childhood.
An outlook of release
Describing a perspective of liberation during that time.
You remember
Prompting the listener to remember their own past.
Confident that you were able
Confident in one's abilities and opportunities.
A future laid out on your table
Referring to a time when the future seemed predictable.
Running through memories
Revisiting memories of the past.
A child is free
Emphasizing the freedom and innocence of a child.
The world restored you see
Implying a positive transformation of the world through the eyes of a child.
I see
Confirming a personal realization.
The child inside of me
Reconnecting with the vulnerable and innocent part of oneself.
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