More Than This
Yearning for More: The Struggle and Hope in The Luka State's 'More Than This'
Lyrics
When I'm up in court
Expressing being in a courtroom.
And they read my name out
Anticipating the mention of the speaker's name in court.
When I'm crying out all of my tears
Describing emotional distress and tears.
With no pennies to spend
Financial hardship, lacking money.
I'm late on the rent now
Being overdue on rent payments.
And my kids go hungry
Children experiencing hunger due to poverty.
For the 3rd time this week
Repetition of kids going hungry, highlighting the severity.
And I can't deny that
Admitting the failure of the system to support the speaker.
The system keeps failing me
Frequent disappointment with the system.
Over again over and over again
Emphasizing the recurring nature of system failures.
She said
Introduction of a female character speaking.
And I'm down on my knees
Expressing vulnerability and submission.
And I'm waiting for
Waiting for something significant.
I'm down on my knees
Repetition of vulnerability and waiting for something more.
And I'm waiting for something to come that's
Anticipation for a change or improvement.
More than this
Desire for something more meaningful or fulfilling.
More than this
-For the broken hearted
Addressing the struggles of those with broken hearts and homes.
From a broken home
-Let down on the breadline
-And this ain't the first time
-That my kids go hungry
Reiteration of children going hungry.
Did I mention that ?
Emphasizing the unpleasant living conditions.
The estate seems ugly
-You may think I'm a junkie
Addressing potential judgment and stereotypes.
I need to be able to put food on the table
Expressing the need to provide for the family through hard work.
Working two jobs a week
-Just to keep paying my way
Struggling with financial obligations and responsibilities.
She said
Reintroduction of the female character speaking.
And I'm down on my knees
Repetition of vulnerability and waiting.
And I'm waiting for
Waiting for something significant.
I beg and I plead
Begging and pleading for something more meaningful.
We're living for
-Something to come that's
-More than this
Desiring a life that goes beyond the current struggles.
If I make you believe
Expressing the need for understanding and belief in the need for change.
That we're needing more
-I wish you could see
-We need more than this
-We're down on the breadline
Repetition of hardships, emphasizing the lack of food.
Did I mention that
-No food on the table
-Did I mention that
-And my kids go hungry
-Did I mention that
-Over and over and over and over.
Highlighting the continuous and cyclical nature of difficulties.
And I'm down on my knees
Reiteration of vulnerability and waiting for change.
And I'm waiting for
Begging, pleading, and living for something more.
I beg and I plead
-I'm living for
-Something to come that's
-More than this
Expressing the desire for others to recognize the need for more.
If I make you believe
-That we're needing more
-I wish you could see
-We're living for
-Something to come that's
More than this
Reiteration of the need for something more than the current situation.
The estate seems ugly
Addressing the perceived ugliness and judgment from others.
You may think I'm a junkie
-I need to be able to put food on the table
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