On Every Corner
Human Struggles Unveiled: Society's Cry for Help
Lyrics
Brother, you've fallen far behind.
Expressing concern that someone has fallen behind or faced difficulties.
What is it that's on your mind?
Prompting a question about what is occupying the person's thoughts.
Sister, oh how do you decide?
Addressing a sister and inquiring about decision-making processes.
What do you see through your clouded eyes?
Wondering about the perception of the world through clouded eyes, suggesting a lack of clarity.
On every corner I turn to,
Describing a repeated experience of encountering pleas for help at every corner.
Some variation of "help me please,"
Noting various forms of requests for assistance from people in need.
Can't pretend I don't see you there.
Acknowledging the visibility of those in need and the challenge of ignoring their presence.
How should I feel?
Raising the question of how one should emotionally respond to the situations observed.
Brother, you've fallen to your knees.
Highlighting a scenario where someone has faced a significant struggle.
What do your children need?
Asking about the needs of the person's children, implying familial responsibilities.
The distance is never out of reach,
Emphasizing that despite challenges, emotional connection remains within reach.
There's only inches between you and me.
Describing a small physical distance between individuals, metaphorically symbolizing emotional proximity.
On every corner I turn to,
Reiterating the recurring theme of encountering pleas for help on every corner.
Some variation of "help me please,"
Continuing to observe various requests for assistance in different forms.
Can't pretend I don't see you there.
Admitting the difficulty of ignoring the visible struggles of others.
How should I feel?
Pondering the appropriate emotional response to witnessing others in need.
Hey, mister, well I'm lookin' your way, you know
Addressing an individual and expressing the need for attention, possibly seeking help.
I wouldn't ask if things weren't like they were today.
Explaining that the request is prompted by challenging circumstances.
Count up the corners of 'em, add up the dollars for 'em.
Calculating the abundance of difficulties, both in terms of corners and monetary aspects.
Hey, mister, well I'm lookin' your way, you know,
Reiterating the plea for attention, emphasizing the widespread nature of challenges.
Ten thousand of 'em all over town.
Quantifying the prevalence of struggles across the town.
I wouldn't ask if things weren't like they were today,
Expressing doubt about the effectiveness of personal efforts in alleviating the issues.
But is it really helpin', whatever I do?
Pondering the impact and efficacy of one's actions in providing help.
Hey, mister, well I'm lookin' at you, you know
Directing attention towards an individual and questioning personal feelings after helping.
Will I feel good about it, will I feel a fool?
Raising uncertainty about the emotional outcome of assisting others.
I hate to beg, 'cause I feel like such a fool?
Expressing reluctance or discomfort in seeking assistance due to perceived vulnerability.
On every corner I turn to,
Repeating the theme of encountering pleas for help on every corner.
Some variation of "help me please,"
Observing the persistent and varied nature of requests for assistance.
Can't pretend I don't see you there.
Reiterating the challenge of ignoring the visible struggles of others.
How should I feel?
Pondering the appropriate emotional response to witnessing others in need.
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