Yossarian
Embracing Life's Turmoil: Luca Brasi's Reflection on Survival
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They say just be glad you're alive
Feeling resentment despite being told to appreciate life.
But I'm too busy, being mad that I'll die
Too preoccupied with anger about mortality to focus on gratitude.
A job in itself to survive
Survival itself feels like a full-time challenge.
They say don't be mad kid forgive
Advice to forgive despite the uncertainty of outliving friends.
The fact you might live, just to outlive your friends
The difficulty of accepting survival when friends may not.
I signed on with selfish regret
Enlisting or committing with remorseful self-interest.
When every day
Every day and night are filled with the noise or anxiety of war.
And every night
Life dominated by the constant presence of danger.
Is filled with the buzz in the sky
The persistent fear or stress from the surrounding conflict.
When what has become of my life
Reflecting on the current state and direction of one's life.
Is just trying not to die
Struggling primarily to stay alive amidst adversity.
They say don't be mad kid you'll live
Encouragement not to be angry about survival chances.
But the state you'll be in
The uncertain or unknown condition of one's future.
Is anyone's guess
The outcome or condition of survival is unpredictable.
I signed on with fear in my chest
Joining or committing with fear and apprehension.
When every day
Continued existence amidst the persistent danger or conflict.
And every night
Life overshadowed by the constant threat or noise of war.
Is filled with the buzz in the sky
The overwhelming and pervasive impact of conflict on daily life.
And what has become of my life
Reflection on the current direction or quality of life.
Is just trying not to die
The primary focus being on survival amidst adversity.
There's some things that I never should have said
Regret over spoken words or actions that should not have occurred.
Lots of things that I never should have did
Expressing remorse for actions that should not have been done.
But I, I'm just trying to get by
An acknowledgment of attempting to cope and manage despite regrets.
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