Lyrics
Yesterday hell rain down
Reflecting on a past day filled with trouble and chaos
Another kid, another school, in another town
Addressing the recurring issue of violence in schools in different places
Think about how to tell my son
Contemplating how to inform the speaker's son about a distressing event
Think about that one got a gun
Considering the possibility that someone involved had a weapon
There are mysteries down where the blood meets the bone
Describing the profound and mysterious aspects of human suffering
The loneliness there, wouldn't leave him alone
Highlighting the persistent and deep-seated loneliness affecting an individual
But what if we try to reach him with words
Exploring the idea of using words to connect with and help the person in pain
What if we looked in his eyes and asked "where does it hurt?"
Suggesting a compassionate approach by looking into the person's eyes and asking about their pain
Would he find all he was worth?
Questioning whether the person would recognize their own value through this connection
Monday was hoping
Expressing hope on Monday
But Tuesday's broken
Contrasting with a somber realization that Tuesday is marked by brokenness
On the bed, feet up on the wall
Depicting a scene of emotional distress with a person contemplating suicide
Her eyes are red, and wet, and she wants to end it all
Describing the emotional state of the person with red and wet eyes
Easy to be mean on the screen, cowards call you names
Highlighting the ease with which people can be cruel online, especially when anonymous
She reads the lies and multiplies the hurt and shame
Emphasizing the impact of false information amplifying pain and shame
Man, it's a number's game
Commenting on the dehumanizing aspect of reducing human suffering to numbers
but there are mysteries down where the blood meets the bone
Reiterating the mysterious nature of suffering at a fundamental level
The loneliness there, it won't leave her alone
Stressing the persistent loneliness experienced by another individual
But what if we try to reach her with words
Advocating for reaching out with words to help the person in emotional pain
What if we looked in her eyes and asked "where does it hurt?"
Suggesting a compassionate approach by looking into the person's eyes and asking about their pain
Would she find all she was worth?
Questioning whether the person would recognize their own value through this connection
Monday was hoping
Expressing hope on Monday
But Tuesday's broken
Contrasting with a somber realization that Tuesday is marked by brokenness
Like voices, won't make a sound
Comparing unspoken pain to voices that don't make a sound
We keep missing chances to turn it around
Acknowledging missed opportunities to make positive changes
If somebody's hurting right now
Encouraging individuals to speak up if they are currently experiencing pain
Open your mouth
Emphasizing the importance of open communication
What if we try to reach them with words
Advocating for reaching out with words to help those who are suffering
What if we looked in their eyes and asked "where does it hurt?"
Suggesting a compassionate approach by looking into the person's eyes and asking about their pain
Would they find all they were worth?
Questioning whether individuals would recognize their own value through this connection
Monday was hoping
Expressing hope on Monday
Don't leave it unspoken
Urging not to leave feelings unspoken
But Tuesday's broken
Reiterating the theme of brokenness on Tuesday
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