Little Boy
Innocence Lost: A Tale of a Little Boy in a Cold World
Lyrics
A freezing little boy is walking alone
A young boy is walking alone in freezing conditions.
Its dark and cold, and his not even fully grown
The environment is dark and cold, and he is not yet fully grown.
Where are his parents, are they gone
Concern about the whereabouts of his parents and whether they are absent.
He can't be here on his own
Expressing that he shouldn't be alone in this situation.
A five-year-old boy with tears in his eyes
A five-year-old boy with tears in his eyes.
Parents gone, they're now living in the sky
Indicating that his parents are no longer alive and have passed away ("living in the sky").
Coldhearted men so easily pulled the trigger
Referring to individuals who, without empathy, easily resort to violence ("pulled the trigger").
He suddenly had to get bigger
As a result of the violent act, the boy is forced to mature quickly ("get bigger").
Why do some people kill just to kill
Pondering the motivation behind senseless killings.
Do they feel better when they do
Questioning whether perpetrators derive satisfaction from committing such acts.
They don't care about what people feel
Highlighting the lack of concern for others' feelings by those who engage in violence.
What an awful world we're living in
Expressing a negative view of the world due to the presence of such atrocities.
Our little boy, must find out what to do
The boy is left to figure out a solution on his own.
On his own, without no one to help him through
Emphasizing the boy's solitude without assistance.
Where will he go, and where will he be
Raising questions about the boy's future and whereabouts.
I hope someone will find him and set him free
Expressing hope that someone will find and rescue the boy.
Why do some people kill just to kill
Reiteration of the puzzlement regarding the motives behind senseless killings.
Do they feel better when they do
Repeating the inquiry into the emotional satisfaction of those who commit violence.
They don't care about what people feel
Reiterating the lack of empathy from those who engage in violence.
What an awful world we're living in
Reaffirming the negative perception of the world due to ongoing atrocities.
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