Lyrics
I'm hollowed out
Feeling empty or devoid of emotions
I can't decide if I should pray
Uncertainty between praying or expressing feelings through music
Or if I should write a song
Consideration of creating art about personal disappointments
About the crushing weight of hopes I made
Sense of burden from unrealized aspirations or dreams
Waiting for you
Anticipation and waiting for someone
Like a lonely homestead pioneer
Comparing the anticipation to a pioneer waiting alone
Your home is nearly done
Implying someone's home or something important is almost finished
Now give me a heartbeat give me a heartbeat son
Desire for reassurance or validation, possibly from a child
Ahh oooh oooh ooh sha sha ahoo sha sha
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly for emotional emphasis or rhythm
Ahh oooh oooh ooh sha sha ahoo sha sha
-The waiting room,
Comparison of a place to wait, suggesting it's filled with thoughts of impending doom
Should be renamed for contemplating doom
Suggesting deep contemplation of negative outcomes while waiting
And to the preacher you can tell
Communicating intentions to build something meaningful
I'm laying bricks for a home
Choosing to create a home rather than wish for things
Not a wishing well
Expressing completion of efforts and attempts to stay realistic
And I've done what can be done
Sense of personal accomplishment
And I've tried not to believe
Trying to remain skeptical despite circumstances
The worst is yet to come
Fearing the future may hold worse challenges
And now God's the only one
Reliance on God for strength and hope
Who can huff and puff and breathe
Metaphorically referring to God's ability to bring hope and life
My hopes from being born
Struggles and challenges faced despite efforts
And when the castles burned
When one's dreams or aspirations have failed
And when the moon has turned
When circumstances have turned unfavorably
I will be the one who's won
Personal assurance of eventual victory or success
I will be the one who's love was earned
Recognition of deserving love and victory
And this is not a passing phase
Asserting the situation is not temporary or fleeting
This is not a lapse in faith
Denying a momentary loss of faith
This is a result of roughed up hands
Attributing current situation to hard work and family responsibilities
And families raised
Recognition of personal responsibilities and achievements
But if all he wants is praise
Suggesting God should seek adoration through music
He should turn on the radio
Implying that praise for God is abundant elsewhere
And I've done what can be done
Reiteration of personal efforts despite doubts
And I've tried not to believe
Continued attempt to remain skeptical despite circumstances
The worst is yet to come
Fear or anticipation of impending negative events
Our kids are dying in their schools
Highlighting societal issues affecting children's safety
Senators are buying pools
Politicians or influential figures using their power selfishly
Our kids are walking through nightmares
Children facing traumatic experiences
Oh thank you for your thoughts and prayers
Cynical response to superficial expressions of sympathy
I sent my boys to school today
Personal experience of sending children to school amid concerns
We sent our kids to school today
-What is a man supposed to do
Rhetorical questioning of the responsibilities of a man in such situations
What is a man supposed to do
-And I've done what can be done
Continued efforts despite doubts and uncertainties
And I've tried not to believe
Continued attempt to remain skeptical despite circumstances
The worst is yet to come
Fear or anticipation of impending negative events
And now God's the only one
Reliance on God for strength and hope
Who can huff and puff and breathe
Metaphorical reference to God's power to bring hope and life
My hopes from being born
Desire to protect aspirations or dreams from failing
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