Lyrics
People say we've got it made
Expressing the perception that others believe they have an easy life.
Don't they know we're so afraid?
Highlighting the fear that exists despite the external perception of success.
Isolation
Emphasizing the theme of isolation, possibly referring to emotional or social detachment.
We're afraid to be alone
Acknowledging a fear of solitude, emphasizing the universal need for a sense of belonging.
Everybody got to have a home
Stating the universal desire for a place to call home.
Isolation
Reiterating the theme of isolation, underscoring its pervasive nature.
Just a boy and a little girl
Introducing characters (a boy and a girl) attempting to bring about positive change.
Trying to change the whole wide world
Expressing a desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Isolation
Repeating the theme of isolation in the context of pursuing positive change.
The world is just a little town
Metaphorically portraying the world as a small, critical community.
Everybody trying to put us down
Highlighting the challenges faced when others criticize or oppose them.
Isolation
Reemphasizing the sense of isolation in the face of external judgment.
I don't expect you
Expressing a lack of expectation for others to comprehend their situation.
To understand
Acknowledging the difficulty of understanding their experience.
After you've caused
Addressing the pain caused, possibly by external factors or relationships.
So much pain
Reflecting on the consequences of actions that have led to pain.
But then again
Recognizing that despite the pain, assigning blame may not be appropriate.
You're not to blame
Suggesting a shared humanity and understanding that blame is not the solution.
You're just a human
Highlighting the human condition as susceptible to the irrationality of the world.
A victim of the insane
Portraying individuals as victims of the chaotic and irrational aspects of life.
We're afraid of everyone
Expressing a general fear of others, possibly due to the unpredictable nature of human interactions.
Afraid of the sun
Extending the fear to include the sun, possibly symbolizing unavoidable aspects of life.
Isolation
Reiterating the theme of isolation in the context of fear and avoidance.
The sun will never disappear
Asserting the enduring nature of the sun, contrasting with the impermanence of the world.
But the world may not have many years
Contemplating the limited time the world may have, adding a sense of urgency to the theme of isolation.
Isolation
Repeating the theme of isolation as a concluding remark.
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