Blowin' in the Wind
Pondering Life's Unanswered Queries
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How many roads must a man walk down
Questioning the challenges and hardships a man must face in life.
Before you call him a man?
Questioning the criteria for recognizing someone as a mature and capable individual.
Yes, 'n' how many seas must a white dove sail
Pondering the distance a white dove must travel before finding peace.
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Reflecting on the conditions necessary for tranquility and rest.
Yes, 'n' how many times must the cannon balls fly
Contemplating the number of conflicts and wars before they are put to an end.
Before they're forever banned?
Questioning the reasons for banning destructive actions and weaponry.
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
Expressing that the solution to these questions is elusive and intangible.
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Reiterating that the answers are not easily apparent and may be subtle.
How many times must a man look up
Asking how much observation is needed before one can appreciate the beauty of the sky.
Before he can see the sky?
Reflecting on the necessity of awareness to perceive the world around us.
Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have
Questioning the number of ears required to understand the suffering of others.
Before he can hear people cry?
Asking about the threshold of awareness needed to hear the cries of people in pain.
Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows
Contemplating the toll of deaths required for people to acknowledge the magnitude of loss.
That too many people have died?
Expressing concern about the human cost of conflicts and the importance of recognizing it.
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
Repeating the idea that the answers are elusive and not easily discovered.
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Emphasizing the mysterious and intangible nature of the solutions.
How many years can a mountain exist
Questioning the longevity of societal structures and norms.
Before it's washed to the sea?
Pondering the time it takes for natural features to change and erode.
Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist
Asking about the duration people must endure before achieving freedom.
Before they're allowed to be free?
Reflecting on the delayed acknowledgment of individuals' rights and liberties.
Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head,
Questioning the limits to which a person can ignore the suffering and injustice around them.
Pretending he just doesn't see?
Commenting on the act of deliberately turning away from societal problems.
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
Reiterating that the solutions to these issues are not straightforward and are elusive.
The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Concluding by emphasizing the mysterious and hidden nature of the answers.
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