Another Day
Rising from Disappointment: Embracing Hope in 'Another Day'
Lyrics
Hey little brother the winds of the world
Addressing a younger sibling, acknowledging their exposure to the challenges of the world.
Have ruffled your soft and weakened wings
Noting the impact of difficulties on the sibling's innocence and vulnerability.
And though I can't hold you as I look into your eyes
Expressing inability to physically comfort but recognizing disappointment reflected in their eyes.
I can see the film that disappointment brings
Observing a layer of disillusionment or sadness in the sibling's gaze.
I know it's rained upon your childhood dreams
Acknowledging that life's challenges have affected the sibling's aspirations from childhood.
The games you've been playing
Implying that the activities engaged in were different from initial expectations.
Weren't quite what they seemed
Realization that experiences didn't match anticipated outcomes.
How can I tell you don't bang your head against the wall
Advising against fruitless struggles, reflecting personal experience.
The wall I've been banging and praying might fall
Highlighting shared struggles and hope for a change, a desire for a barrier to break.
(Chorus)
Beginning of the chorus, emphasizing hope for the future.
Your time will come on another day
Assurance that the sibling's moment of success will arrive at a different time.
And your dreams will flame and in the fire play
Belief that dreams will flourish despite current challenges, using imagery of fire.
On another day
Reiteration of hope for a better time in the future.
I know it's hard for you to understand
Understanding the difficulty in grasping the absence of divine intervention.
There are no flying angels come to lend a hand
Recognition that there isn't immediate supernatural aid available.
No smiling faces lined for you to meet
Not finding expected support or encouragement from people around.
It looks like that in twisted glass
Metaphorically describing the distorted view of opportunities and kindness from one side of life's spectrum.
From the kind side of the street
Seeing a misrepresented version of reality from a disadvantaged perspective.
(Chorus)
Reiteration of chorus, emphasizing hope for a better future.
Repeat 1st verse
Repeating the initial verse, emphasizing the sibling's struggles.
(Chorus)
Reiteration of hope for a brighter time ahead in the chorus.
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