Another Day in Paradise
A Cry Unheard: Urban Solitude and Missed Opportunities
Lyrics
She calls out to the man on the street
Expresses a woman reaching out to a man on the street for help.
'Sir, can you help me?
The woman asks the man for assistance due to being cold and homeless.
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
Describes the dire situation of the woman who has no place to sleep.
Is there somewhere you can tell me?'
The woman inquires if the man knows of any place she can stay.
He walks on, doesn't look back
The man continues walking without acknowledging the woman.
He pretends he can't hear her
He pretends not to hear the woman's plea for help.
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
The man starts whistling and crosses the street, possibly avoiding involvement.
Seems embarrassed to be there
He seems uncomfortable or ashamed to be in that situation.
Oh think twice, it's another day for
An invitation to reconsider and reflect on the situation.
You and me in paradise
Suggests that every day is an opportunity for both the man and the woman to be in a better place, a metaphorical paradise.
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
Reiterates the need to think twice, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
You and me in paradise
Reaffirms that each day offers a chance for a better life for both the man and the woman.
She calls out to the man on the street
The woman makes another attempt to seek help from a different man.
He can see she's been crying
The man notices the woman's distress, evident from her tears.
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
Describes the physical toll on the woman, having blisters on her feet.
She can't walk but she's trying
Despite her physical challenges, she is making an effort to move forward.
Oh think twice
Repeats the call to reconsider actions and decisions.
Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
A plea for divine intervention or a broader appeal for help.
Oh Lord, there must be something you can say
The hope for guidance or a solution to the woman's plight.
You can tell from the lines on her face
Suggests that the woman's experiences and hardships are visible on her face.
You can see that she's been there
Observes that the woman has likely faced rejection or displacement in various places.
Probably been moved on from every place
Implies that the woman doesn't fit into societal norms or expectations.
Cause she didn't fit in there
The woman has likely been forced to move on repeatedly due to not fitting in.
Oh think twice
A final call to reflect on one's choices and their impact on others.
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