Shut Up
Escape from Shadows: The Watchmen's Tale of Hope and Despair
Lyrics
Her head sits in a state it rings approximately true
Her mind is troubled, resonating truth but more prominently focused than mine.
to one on mine but much more front and center
She holds a central position in memories, becoming a legendary figure.
She's what becomes a legend most with memories
Her memories are like a diary confined within a cage, with no escape but limited clean air.
such as hers diarized inside a cage that there's
She breathes within the constraints, making the best of her situation.
no escape only inches of clean air
She is deeply in love with the idea of escaping, surrounded by hopes and dreams.
She's breathing the best that she knows how to breathe.
She envisions a future of transport and contemplates where young girls like her would go.
She's so in love with the great escape it's all around
Expressing a desire for a better, gentler place than the current reality.
her hopes and in her dreams of one day just
She lives her life the best way she knows how, seeking improvement.
transporting. Where would all the young girls go
An introspective plea for a kinder world for herself and others.
would they wander around like me. I wish I
Yearning for knowledge about a better place, pondering the fate of young girls.
knew of a better place, a gentler a kinder place to be
Expressing a wish for a gentler, kinder existence.
She's living the best that she knows how to live
Living her life to the fullest despite challenges.
Hear her sing...
An invitation to hear her sing, possibly as an expression of her emotions.
It's 19 in the 40's sometime what be it of a girl who's in the
Referencing a historical era (1940s), contemplating the impact on a girl amidst chaos.
way of all the race they're ruining. She can almost hear
Sensing the disturbance caused by a race, imagining the sounds and consequences.
them now she closes up her eyes but just the same.
Despite closing her eyes, she still perceives the impending danger.
She hears their boots and knows that her days are short
Aware of the shortening days and the threat of death in a perilous situation.
and she'll die before she wakes.
Fearing capture if she breaks free, contemplating the consequences of escape.
Will they haul off and grab me if I break
Questioning the consequences of breaking free and the potential loss of love.
for the outside will I fall out of love or
Contemplating a fall from grace if she ventures outside, fearing the repercussions.
will I crumble straight down here. I
Expressing uncertainty about crumbling under pressure or holding firm in the current situation.
write and I fear it's real return me to my maker
Expressing fear in writing, acknowledging the reality and seeking a return to the creator.
Perhaps it was the moondogs who brought those people out
Suggesting the involvement of moondogs in bringing people out, questioning their worth.
and if that's so it's all they were good for. The show was
If moondogs were responsible, their only value was providing a show, not substantial help.
of the greatest ones of the ones out here out of the rain and
Reflecting on a memorable show, one of the greatest amid the challenges of life.
they didn't leave afterthoughts were nice
Noticing that the aftermath was pleasant, and the pipes were functional.
and my pipes were workable
Concluding with a reflection on the workability of the situation.
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