Six Million Years
Six Million Years: A Reflection on Humanity's Journey
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Some say we've come a long way, I'm not sure I'd agree
Some doubt the progress we've made; the speaker is uncertain about societal advancement.
When I see the desolation, the floods of refugees
The speaker observes widespread desolation and the displacement of refugees.
The poor becoming poorer, the sick remaining sick
Addressing the widening gap between the rich and poor and the persistent illness in society.
As the fighters go on fighting, the rich they remain rich
Despite ongoing conflicts, the wealthy maintain their prosperity.
There's no justification, no explaining it away
No acceptable justification for the state of affairs; a call to face the reality.
No blame to place on others, because we all play the game
No blame can be solely placed on others; acknowledgment that everyone participates in societal issues.
As we move around in circles, some facts they remain still
Society seems stuck in repetitive patterns, some issues persist.
Like when a child must die of hunger, that child it has been killed
A stark statement about child hunger and its fatal consequences.
Six million years
Pondering on the span of human existence, questioning its outcome.
And this is what we've become?
Raising concern about the current state of humanity after millions of years of evolution.
Six million years
Reflecting on the struggles and victories endured over millions of years.
Of battles lost and battles won
Highlighting the enduring nature of battles throughout history.
Six million years
Questioning whether evolution has truly resulted in the best version of humanity.
Of evolution at its best?
Rhetorical inquiry into the current state of human evolution.
What have we become
Expressing concern about the current condition of humanity.
What have we become?
Reiterating the question and emphasizing the need for self-reflection.
There are so many people lonely and longing for the touch
Pointing out widespread loneliness and the longing for human connection.
Of another human being, so many people lost
Observing a significant number of people feeling lost in life.
As we measure our existence by likes and hearts and views
Weighing human existence based on social media metrics and self-medicating emotions.
And medicate the feelings that know what we should do
Using social metrics to measure existence and suppressing true emotions.
Six million years
Reiteration of the timeline, questioning the current state of humanity.
And this is what we've become?
Revisiting the concerns about the current state of humanity.
Six million years
Repeating the acknowledgment of battles lost and won over time.
Of battles lost and battles won
Emphasizing the enduring nature of struggles throughout history.
Six million years
Questioning if evolution has truly brought out the best in humanity.
Of evolution at its best?
Raising doubt about the positive outcomes of human evolution.
What have we become
Reflecting on the current state of humanity.
What have we become?
Reiterating the question and emphasizing the need for self-reflection.
As I look upon my children I am overcome with shame
Expressing shame about the world left for the speaker's children, filled with pain.
For the world that I will leave them is a world that's full of pain
Concern about the difficult world the next generation will inherit.
Chances are where we have failed our children might succeed
Hopeful that the failures of the current generation might lead to success for their children.
Evolution's given them, all that they might need
Acknowledging that evolution has equipped the next generation with what they need.
Six million years
Revisiting the timeline, questioning the current state of humanity.
And this is what we've become?
Reiterating concerns about the current state of humanity.
Six million years
Repeating the acknowledgment of battles lost and won over time.
Of battles lost and battles won
Emphasizing the enduring nature of struggles throughout history.
Six million years
Questioning if evolution has truly brought out the best in humanity.
Of evolution at its best?
Raising doubt about the positive outcomes of human evolution.
What have we become
Reflecting on the current state of humanity.
What have we become?
Reiterating the question and emphasizing the need for self-reflection.
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