The Lottery
Fortunes Unclaimed: A Journey Through Life's Lottery and Regrets
Lyrics
Ladies and gentlemen
Introducing the audience
I regret to inform you
Expressing regret about not winning the lottery
That I did not win the lottery last night
Confirmation of not winning the lottery
I know this may come as a shock
Acknowledging the potential shock of the news
And I'd love a redo
Desire for a second chance
But I've got to move on with my life
Acceptance and moving on
I wish there was a way
Expressing a wish for a different outcome
To change my fate
Desire to alter destiny
Or at least let go of my regrets
Expressing regrets and the need to let go
I'm not greedy
Claiming not to be greedy
Or particularly needy
Denying excessive neediness
There's just nothing but receipts in my wallet
Wallet filled with receipts, not money
Ladies and gentlemen
Repetition of addressing the audience
I bought too many cigarettes
Overspending on cigarettes
Why are they never on sale?
Questioning the absence of discounts on cigarettes
That goddamn convenience store
Frustration with the convenience store
Hasn't seen nothing yet
Anticipating future frustration
Just wait for me to exhale
Waiting for a moment to exhale
All they ever sell me
Unwanted purchases harming the body
Is stuff to kill my body
Mental exhaustion from harmful substances
And my mind has grown fucking sick of it
Desire for a solution to current problems
I don't need any new problems
Resistance to new problems
But that place could really solve some
Recognizing potential solutions in the store
If they just sold me a winning ticket
Wishing for a winning lottery ticket
Or I could burn the bitch to the ground
Extreme frustration leading to destructive thoughts
If money is time and time's all that we have
Equating money with time and its potential impact
Then maybe some cash would make all this less bad
Speculating on the positive influence of cash
If I had a dime for every time I've cried
Connecting tears with financial struggles
Maybe then I could pay my rent on time
Financial struggles affecting rent payment
If God is a lie or he's already dead
Questioning the existence of God
Then why do I still hear his voice in my head?
Internal conflict with lingering religious influence
He tells to me drink and he tells me these lies
Depicting a conflicted relationship with God's advice
Like all that I need is more money in my life
Recognizing the false promises of wealth
If I actually win, I promise to do good
Promising positive actions if the lottery is won
Unlike the rich who never actually would
Criticizing the lack of altruism among the rich
I'd make some changes and improve the lives
Desire to make positive changes in others' lives
Of people who have diseases like mine
Expressing empathy for those with diseases
Or I'd find a cave where I could truly live free
Fantasizing about escaping societal expectations
Burn all of my winnings and learn on my own
Contemplating self-discovery through adversity
What it means to be happy
Defining the pursuit of happiness through experience
A girl was looking for something to eat
Introducing a narrative about a girl in need
So she sat and asked for help
Describing a girl seeking assistance
A man in a suit passed her on the street
Encountering a well-dressed man who offers help
Gave her a dollar and told her
Donating money with a suggestion for self-care
"Go buy something nice for yourself"
Encouraging the girl to treat herself kindly
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