Chalk
Rising Voices: Unveiling Unheard Stories in Shane Ó Fearghail's 'Chalk'
Lyrics
They don't teach this in the classroom
Expressing dissatisfaction with classroom education.
They don't teach this in the halls
Criticizing the lack of relevant teachings in educational institutions.
They don't know my needs
Highlighting a disconnect between personal needs and what is taught.
They don't teach this in the basements
Emphasizing the absence of certain teachings in less formal spaces.
They don't teach this on the walls
Pointing out the absence of crucial knowledge on walls.
They don't know what I need
Reiterating the lack of understanding regarding personal needs.
They don't know how I feel
Stressing a lack of knowledge about personal feelings.
Their rules are made for the wasted
Suggesting that rules are designed for those who are wasted or unproductive.
Their rules are made to control
Indicating that rules are created for the purpose of control.
Fragile are your flashpoints
Referring to vulnerability or sensitive areas in life.
Brittle are your hinge joints
Highlighting the delicate nature of certain aspects of life.
They said it take something to make some noise
Suggesting that making noise requires some effort or action.
She said it takes something to make yourself known
Stating that gaining recognition requires effort and action.
So stand up make some noise
Encouraging the listener to stand up and make a statement.
Stand up
Repeating the call to stand up, emphasizing the importance of action.
Here's something we don't share
Repeatedly emphasizing the existence of something not shared or understood.
Here's something we don't share
-Here's something we don't share
-Here's something we don't share
-Here's something we don't share
-Here's something we don't share
-Here's something we don't
-So stand up make some noise
Reiterating the call to make noise and take a stand.
Stand up make yourself known
Encouraging the listener to make themselves known through action.
She said it takes something
Quoting a statement about the effort required to make noise.
To make some noise
Repeating the idea that making noise requires something significant.
So stand up
Reiterating the call to stand up and make a statement.
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