Lyrics
You can turn around and walk away
You have the option to turn away and leave.
Tell yourself there’s nothing here to see
Convince yourself that there's nothing worth observing or understanding here.
Try so hard to look the other way
Make a conscious effort to ignore or avoid facing a particular situation.
As if you haven’t noticed anything
Behave as if you haven't observed or acknowledged anything.
Do it to the least of these
Treat the least privileged or those in need poorly.
Do it to me
Extend the mistreatment to include oneself.
You gotta take the time
It is necessary to invest time and effort.
You gotta take the time
Reiteration of the importance of taking the time.
Shallow is the voice of no concern
Superficial is the voice that shows no care or interest.
Running through the bridges that we’ve burned
Revisiting the consequences of damaged relationships or connections.
You can’t even feel your own demise
Unaware or indifferent to one's own downfall.
So how can you pretend to lead the blind
Questioning the authenticity of leading others when blind to one's own issues.
Do it to the least of these
Reiterate mistreatment towards the less fortunate.
Do it to me
Extend the mistreatment to oneself again.
You gotta take the time
Emphasizing the importance of taking the time.
You gotta take the time
Repetition, underscoring the significance of taking the time.
I’m the hungry and the weak
Identifying with the hungry and weak, pleading for acknowledgment.
Can you even see me
Questioning whether one is even seen or noticed.
I’m the stranger all alone
Identifying as a stranger seeking acceptance and warmth.
Won’t you welcome me home
Asking for a welcoming embrace and sense of belonging.
I’m the naked and ashamed
Expressing vulnerability and a desire to be looked at despite shame.
Won’t you look my way
Pleading to be acknowledged despite feeling exposed.
You gotta take the time
Reiteration of the essential act of taking the time.
You gotta take the time
Emphasizing once again the importance of taking the time.
You gotta take, take, take
Continued emphasis on the imperative nature of taking the time.
Take the time
-You gotta take, take, take
-Take the time
-You gotta take, take, take
-Take the time
-You gotta take, take, take
-Take the time
-You gotta take, take, take
-Take the time
-You gotta take, take, take
-Take the time
-You gotta take, take, take
-Take the time
-Take the time
Reiteration of the final plea to take the time.
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