Not One of Us
Outsider's Reflection: Unraveling Distinctions in the Land of the Blind
Lyrics
It's only water
Water symbolizes emotions or experiences.
In a stranger's tear
Stranger's tear suggests an outsider's emotion.
Looks are deceptive
Appearances can be misleading.
But distinctions are clear
Clear distinctions exist despite deceptive appearances.
A foreign body
Someone unfamiliar and different.
And a foreign mind
Foreign thoughts or perspectives.
Never welcome
Rejection in a society where everyone is unaware.
In the land of the blind
Metaphor for a community lacking awareness.
You may look like we do
Outwardly similar but not accepted.
Talk like we do
Speaking the same way but not truly understood.
But you know how it is
Awareness of the outsider's experience.
You're not one of us
Explicit declaration of non-belonging.
Not one of us
Repetition emphasizing exclusion.
No you're not one of us
Continued emphasis on non-inclusion.
Not one of us
Restating the outsider status.
Not one of us
Reiteration of not belonging.
No you're not one of us
Strong affirmation of exclusion.
There's safety in numbers
Safety found in conformity and numbers.
When you learn to divide
Divisiveness leads to a sense of security.
How can we be in
Questioning the possibility of belonging without an outsider.
If there is no outside
Existence of an "outside" is essential for inclusion.
All shades of opinion
Diverse opinions nurture an open mind.
Feed an open mind
Emphasizing the importance of varied perspectives.
But your values are twisted
Values perceived as distorted or misguided.
Let us help you unwind
Offering assistance to change twisted values.
You may look like we do
Outward similarity but internal difference.
Talk like we do
Speaking the same language but not sharing values.
But you know how it is
Understanding the divide between appearance and reality.
You're not one of us
Reiteration of non-belonging.
Not one of us
Stressing the exclusionary status.
No you're not one of us
Strong denial of belonging.
You're not one of us
Emphasizing the outsider status.
Not one of us
Restating non-belonging.
No you're not one of us
Continued affirmation of exclusion.
Not one of us
Final declaration of non-inclusion.
You're not one of us
Repetition for emphasis.
Not one of us
Continued emphasis on non-belonging.
You're not one of us
Restating the outsider status.
Not one of us
Reiteration of not belonging.
You're not one of us
Final confirmation of the outsider status.
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