Martin
Escape from Poverty: Martin's Cry for Light
Lyrics
Hidden like the squalor that we create
Describing the hidden aspects of the unpleasant conditions created by society.
Martin wants out of this
Martin desires an escape from his current situation.
but poverty keeps him in this place
Poverty is a barrier keeping Martin trapped in his circumstances.
Scratching like the vermin between the walls
Illustrating Martin's struggle, akin to vermin in the walls.
Martin needs a friend but the people the he meets
Martin seeks friendship, but encounters people who mistreat and feign friendship.
just give him shit and pretend,
Others mistreat Martin by giving him trouble and pretending to be his friend.
they're no good
Explicitly stating that these people are not good.
he's not blind,
Martin is not oblivious; he sees the mistreatment.
all he needs is a single ray of light
Martin only needs a glimmer of hope or positivity in his life.
Life's too short but seems too long
Life feels long when loneliness becomes a constant.
when loneliness becomes the norm
Loneliness has become a prevailing and enduring aspect of Martin's life.
life's too short but seems too long
Reiteration of the idea that life seems long due to persistent loneliness.
and it may come as no surprise
Suggesting that Martin's loneliness is not surprising.
but the loneliness in martin's eyes
The loneliness is reflected in Martin's eyes.
was good enough
Implying that the loneliness was acceptable or tolerable for Martin.
and life itself was long enough
Life itself was deemed long enough, perhaps due to the enduring loneliness.
Knowing full well,
Emphasizing awareness of the surrounding circumstances.
knowing what's going on
Martin knows what is happening around him.
knowing for far too long,
Martin has been aware of the situation for an extended period.
Expressing Martin's jealousy towards others enjoying life.
he's so jealous of all the fun
Reiterating Martin's envy of others having fun.
Martin needs a friend
Martin still seeks friendship despite previous negative experiences.
but the pricks that he meets
Encountering unkind individuals who mistreat Martin and pretend to be friends.
just give him shit and pretend
Similar mistreatment of Martin by others.
Long enough,
Life has been endured for a significant duration.
life itself was long enough
Life itself has been long enough for Martin.
had enough,
Expressing that Martin has reached a point of having had enough.
he laid down when he had enough
Martin decides to lay down or give up when he can no longer endure.
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