How So
Navigating the Turbulent Seas of Modernity: A Reflection on 'How So' by The Breaks Inc.
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Better days are ahead, she says
Better days are anticipated in the future, according to someone she trusts.
But I think that's a lie
The speaker doubts the truthfulness of the statement about better days.
I think it's just the times
The speaker believes that the perception of better days is influenced by the current circumstances.
When being wrong is such a crime
In the current times, being wrong is heavily criticized and considered a significant offense.
And they come to take your life
There is a threat to one's life, possibly due to the consequences of being wrong.
My God how could it be the times
The speaker questions how the current times could lead to such dire consequences.
And it almost makes you cry
The situation is so distressing that it almost brings the speaker to tears.
I live for ordinary days
The speaker finds joy and purpose in simple, ordinary days.
The quiet of a place
The speaker appreciates the tranquility of a calm place.
But modern times have fooled us all
Modern times have deceived everyone into believing in a false idea of better days.
To think these better days
Contrary to the deceptive belief, the speaker doubts the existence of better days.
I like my TV black and white
The speaker prefers simplicity, as indicated by the preference for black and white TV.
I like to read between the lines
The speaker likes to analyze and interpret information beyond the surface.
And fathers read their papers
Fathers of the past were attentive to their families and responsibilities.
Loved their children and their wives
A contrast is drawn between the past, where love was evident, and the present.
And quiet came at night
Quietness prevailed at night in the past.
But it's all been done before
The speaker recognizes that current events are not unique; they have occurred before.
This isn't new, this can't be right
The speaker questions the validity of the current situation, considering its familiarity.
And it almost makes you cry
The distressing situation almost brings the speaker to tears.
Like a sky that isn't blue
An analogy is made to a sky that is not blue, symbolizing a deviation from the expected or normal.
A song that's out of tune
A comparison is drawn to a song out of tune, suggesting disharmony or imbalance.
The modest girls have married
Modest girls have left their homes for something new, indicating societal changes.
Left their homes for something new
A continuation of the theme of change and departure from tradition.
And quiet came at night
Similar to line 16, quietness used to prevail at night.
But it's over now
The past tranquility is now over.
The times are loud
The current times are characterized by loudness and chaos.
And it almost
A continuation of the distressing situation mentioned earlier.
It almost makes you cry
The situation is so distressing that it almost brings the speaker to tears (repeated theme).
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