Beautiful Times
Embracing Beauty in Turbulent Moments
Lyrics
How can you call this
Expressing doubt about labeling the current situation as positive or enjoyable.
The best days of our lives
Questioning the characterization of the present as the best days of one's life.
When the sun
Describing the harshness of the sun's heat.
Scorches our skin
Highlighting the negative impact of the sun, possibly symbolizing difficulties or challenges.
And the wars are lighting skies
Referring to conflicts and battles that are visible in the skies.
And I know the tears
Noticing unacknowledged tears, suggesting emotional pain.
Missed by reports
Indicating that tears are overlooked in official reports.
When you're numb
Describing a state of emotional numbness.
To the drones
Referring to the numbing effect of internet-related issues or conflicts.
Of Internet blackboards
Mentioning the impact of online discussions or debates.
What does it take to know
Pondering the requirements for recognizing the present as beautiful times.
That these are beautiful times
Posing a question about the type of miracle needed for a transformative experience.
What kind of miracle
Exploring the idea of a miracle bringing life and vitality.
Will come so we come alive
Expressing a desire for a positive change to enliven the current situation.
How do you wake
Raising a question about waking up when facing challenges or hardships.
When you can't
Highlighting the difficulty in sleeping through challenging times.
Sleep through the night
Indicating a sense of distance from a place of comfort or belonging.
Home is far
Pointing out the challenges of finding home amid difficulties.
When you're lost
Emphasizing the feeling of being lost in challenging circumstances.
And it's still not occupied
Highlighting the absence of occupation despite the challenges.
I'm tied
Expressing being constrained or limited by societal labels.
In dead labels
Describing labels related to race or identity.
Of black and white
Using black and white labels to signify a lack of nuance or understanding.
With no air
Feeling suffocated or lacking breathing space.
To breathe
Experiencing a sense of oppression with no room for dissent.
With protests pacified
Referring to protests being subdued or silenced.
What does it take to know
Pondering the criteria for recognizing the current times as beautiful.
That these are beautiful times
Reiterating the question about beautiful times and the necessary awareness.
What kind of miracle
Rephrasing the desire for a transformative miracle to bring vitality.
Will come so we come alive
Expressing the hope for a positive change to bring life and energy.
These are beautiful times
Affirming the idea that despite challenges, the present is beautiful.
These are beautiful times
Reiterating the assertion that the current times are beautiful despite difficulties.
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