Nobodies
Unseen Echoes: A Tale of Nobodies Finding Light in the Shadows
Lyrics
It's getting cold out
Describing the weather getting colder
Better turn the heater up and
Suggesting to increase the heater's temperature
Slow down, stay home if you can
Advising to slow down and stay home if possible
And there's snow now
Noting the presence of snow
So he's bundled up from head to toe now
Someone is warmly dressed
At the side of the road
A person is at the roadside
Seconds turn to hours as I fumble for change
Time feels prolonged while searching for change
Praying for the light to stay
Hoping for the traffic signal to remain green
Maybe he might drink it but that's how I was raised
Reflecting on upbringing and habits, maybe related to drinking
Hits home when they're your age
Realization strikes when similar situations involve someone's age
All these nobodies nobody notices here
Noticing unacknowledged people around
Waiting on someone's to read them
People waiting for attention to their stories
Out of hundreds of stories they feed in our ears
Amidst numerous stories, these remain unheard
You'd think there'd be one on the no ones
Expecting at least one story about the unnoticed individuals
Cuz surely they matter to someone
Belief that these individuals matter to someone
They're somebody's nobody
Realization that they are significant to somebody despite being unnoticed
Glad that I'm somebody
Gratitude for being acknowledged
God, that could be me
Expressing the fear of being in a similar situation
It's getting dark out
Commenting on the darkness setting in
Better turn the TV on and
Suggesting to distract oneself by turning on the TV
Numb out, they're all out of pills
Reference to a scarcity of medication
Gotta pay out
Someone struggling to hold on to their home
She can't afford to lose this scrap of home now
Financial struggles reflected in managing bills
On top of the bills
Concerns about potential unemployment
Might be unemployed soon she's been counting the days
Feeling neglected and unassigned blame
And no one wants to take the blame
Existing work conditions inadequate for survival
Business is restricted but we'll make sure you're paid
Reference to political restrictions impacting wages
Just not a living wage
Noting the disparities in income
All these nobodies nobody notices here
Continued observation of unnoticed individuals
Thinking that nobody needs them
Belief that these people are deemed unnecessary
Out of hundreds of stories that bleed in our ears
Amidst numerous tales, these remain disregarded
Where are the ones on the no ones
Questioning the absence of stories about unacknowledged individuals
Why don't they matter to someone
Questioning why these individuals don't matter to anyone
They're somebody's nobody
They have importance to someone despite being unnoticed
Why aren't they somebody
Wondering why they aren't acknowledged by others
How are they different than me
Comparing oneself to these unacknowledged individuals
Politics and instant clicks creating vague attention spans
Criticizing societal attention spans and priorities
Courses taught by hypocrites to form kids in world leadership
Critique of educational systems molding future leaders
The kind that lies through perfect teeth and spits on true democracy
Criticism of hypocritical leaders who undermine democracy
Let's all leave the charity to those who profit off the weak
Encouragement to support the weak without exploitation
All these nobodies nobody notices here
Continued observation of unnoticed individuals seeking recognition
Praying for someone to see them
Hoping for someone to notice these individuals
Out of hundreds of stories that scream in our ears
Among numerous loud stories, this focuses on the unheard
This is the one on the no ones
A story representing those usually ignored
Cuz everyone matters to someone
Expressing belief that everyone is significant to someone
They're somebody's nobody
Noting the importance of unnoticed individuals to somebody
Everyone's somebody
Stating everyone holds significance
They're no different than me
Emphasizing the similarity between oneself and unnoticed individuals
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