Ruin
Cat Power(캣 파워) Lyrics

I've seen gypsies who made it all the way
From my travels, I've encountered people who've come a long way, who've faced challenges and overcame them.

And kept going, kept rolling with nowhere to go
These people persisted despite having no clear destination or purpose.

Nowhere to go.
Their journey was not about a destination, but about the experience and the journey itself.

As far as I've seen, from the bush
Throughout my travels, I've experienced diverse environments from rural areas to bustling urban cities.

In the wilderness, to every known city
I've ventured into both remote and populated places, experiencing different ways of life and cultures.

I've been to Saudi Arabia, dug up Calcutta
I've seen the extremes of wealth and poverty, from the opulence of Saudi Arabia to the impoverished slums of Calcutta.

So I went to Mozambique, Istanbul, Rio, Rome
I've traveled to Mozambique, Istanbul, Rio, Rome, and other places, seeking new experiences and perspectives.

Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Taiwan, Great Britain
I've visited countries with different languages, cultures, and histories, broadening my understanding of the world.

Belfast, to the desert, Spain
I've explored varied landscapes from deserts to oceans to cities, marveling at the diversity of our planet.

Some little bitty island in the middle of the Ṗacific
I've been to remote places, such as small islands in the middle of the Pacific, witnessing the beauty of nature and the simplicity of life.

All the way back home, to my town
After all my travels, I return to my hometown, reflecting on what I've learned and observed.

Bitching, complaining, yet some people who ain't got shit to eat
Despite our complaints, we have so much more than others who struggle to meet their basic needs like food and shelter.

Bitching, moaning, so many people you know what they got
Many people complain about their lives without realizing how fortunate they are compared to those who have much less.

What are we doing?
We question our existence, our purpose, and what we're contributing to the world.

We're sitting on a ruin
Despite our abundance and opportunities, we're neglecting and destroying our world and our future.

What are we doing?
We continue to question our place in the world and what we can do to change it.

We're sitting on a ruin
And we acknowledge that we're not doing enough, that we're not taking action to make things better for ourselves and for others.

What are we doing?
We're still questioning, still searching for answers and solutions to the challenges facing our world.

We're sitting on a ruin
And we know that time is running out, that we need to act urgently if we want to save our world and our future.