Hope
A Broken Silence Lyrics

Many are stained with souls corrupt
There are many people whose souls are corrupted by darkness.

Hope they locate change when old enough
It is hoped that these people will seek change when they are mature enough to do so.

A message that I got when growing up
The singer received a message when they were young and impressionable.

Is drink and smoke pot until ya throwing up
The message the artist received was to drink and smoke marijuana until one vomits.

So is the world getting colder?
The artist wonders if the world is becoming colder and more uncaring.

Nah, then I look where them soldiers are
The singer reflects on the soldiers who are fighting for a better world.

Wonder why I just wrote that bar
The singer questions why they wrote the previous line.

Where we living is poles apart
The artist acknowledges that there is a stark difference between where they live and where the soldiers are fighting.

With open hearts I see people building
The artist sees people building with open hearts.

A bridge to the world to feed some children
These people are building a bridge to the world in order to feed some hungry children.

A new light to lead some millions
This bridge represents a new light that will guide millions of people.

Fight evil, be resilient
People should fight against evil and be strong and persistent.

Role models saying, "Grip that gun"
Some role models are telling people to hold onto their guns.

We marching to a different drum
The singer and their peers are marching to a different beat than those who advocate violence.

Drugs will bring you a fist of funds
While drugs may bring financial gain, it will ultimately lead to a twisted journey.

But make your journey a twisted one
Using drugs will make one's journey through life twisted and complicated.

Just begun to see duty's change
The artist has recently started to realize that there needs to be a change in what people think their duties are.

Seek truth not pursuit of fame
The singer encourages people to seek truth and not just chase fame and fortune.

Some choosing to fuel them flames
Despite this, some people are still choosing to inflame conflicts and tensions.

But they looking like fools today
Those who fuel flames look foolish now in light of the artist's perspective.

If the youth decay, focus dies
If young people give up and lose hope, the future will be bleak.

Time to retrain mobilize
It is time to retrain and organize in order to bring about change.

Them old ways have been pulverized
The old ways of thinking and doing things have been destroyed and replaced.

We got a new table to roll that dice
There is a new opportunity to take a risk and do things differently.

Inner demons like a poltergeist
Inner demons are like ghosts haunting and tormenting a person.

Had us living so cold as ice
These inner demons have made people's lives feel cold and empty.

But now kids got global eyes
Young people now have a global perspective thanks to access to information and technology.

Hopes alive
Despite the challenges, there is still hope.

Conquer fear, new ideas, see these kids
To overcome fear and bring about change, we need to see things through the fresh perspectives of young people.

Pioneers for future years, visions clear
These young people are pioneers who have a clear vision for the future.

What this is, this is hope, this is hope
All of this together represents hope.

Like they sing in Liverpool, you'll never walk alone
The artist references a famous Liverpool football club song to express the idea that no one is alone in this struggle.

Any girl any fella from a broken home
Anyone who has come from a broken home can participate in bringing about change.

Anyone neglected in a warring zone
Even those who have been neglected in areas of conflict have a role to play in making things better.

Lost their abode and was forced to roam
People who have lost their homes and been forced to wander can find a place in this movement.

Still they spoke in the warmest tones
Despite all of these hardships, people still speak with warmth and optimism.

Kept hope as a cornerstone
These people have kept hope as a foundation for their beliefs and actions.

From these gifts we ought to grow
We should learn and grow from these experiences and perspectives.

I quit spitting them morbid poems
The singer promises to stop writing depressing and negative poetry.

Like cortisones to stop the hate swelling
Positive and hopeful ideas can act like medicine to combat feelings of hatred and despair.

Still see pain in locked away felons
The artist acknowledges that there is still pain and suffering among prisoners.

Still need change and lots of rebelling
There is still a need for change and resistance to the status quo.

Use brains
The singer encourages people to be thoughtful and strategic in their pursuit of change.

We got to be heading in the right direction
It is important to move in the right direction if we want to see real change.

right progression, Minds can be quite perplexing
Even as we strive for progress, our minds can be confusing and difficult to understand.

my confession, Life is testing
The artist confesses that life can be very challenging and difficult.

and positive thought fights depression
Despite the difficulties, maintaining a positive mindset can help combat feelings of depression and hopelessness.

Like songs of Michael, read the Bible, read Koran
The artist references religious texts and the music of Michael Jackson as sources of inspiration and guidance.

Heed disciples, love is vital in the eyes of Buddha
The singer references the teachings of Buddha which emphasize the importance of love and compassion.

And even scribes from the tribes of Judah
The singer references Jewish scribes to emphasize the universality of the message of hope.

One word to describe the future, hope
The future can be defined in one word: hope.

Futures here, this is hope, this is hope
The future is here and it represents hope.