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Donnie Trumpet Lyrics
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Rain so hot in the neighbourhood
My love don't call when she said she would
Friends who come don't stay for good, no, no, no
Why?
Pigs want take black mama's kids
Bible say we all friends, stay real
Why some of us get to heaven too soon
Why, why, why why
The lyrics to Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment's song "Questions" reflect on the many uncertainties and injustices that exist in the world. The recurring line "Why, why, why why" is used as a rhetorical questioning to emphasize the frustration and sadness that is felt when trying to make sense of these complexities.
The first line "Rain so hot in the neighborhood" is a metaphorical statement that suggests that something is not right. This is further emphasized in the following lines "My love don't call when she said she would, Friends who come don't stay for good" which expresses a feeling of disappointment in relationships that do not meet one's expectations. The lyrics then turn to social and political issues, with the line "Pigs want take black mama's kids," which refers to the police brutality that has disproportionately affected black communities. The song concludes with the question "Why some of us get to heaven too soon," which refers to the unfairness of life and death.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain so hot in the neighbourhood
The neighborhood is going through a tough time, represented by the contrasting aspects of rain and heat.
My love don't call when she said she would
The singer's partner is unreliable, causing frustration and disappointment.
Friends who come don't stay for good, no, no, no
The singer's friends are temporary and don't offer lasting support, leading to feelings of loneliness.
Why?
The artist questions the events happening around them and is seeking answers.
Pigs want take black mama's kids
The systemic racism and police brutality against black people is a real concern that is affecting the community.
Bible say we all friends, stay real
The Bible teaches us to love and care for each other, to be genuine in our interactions with each other.
But some of us go to heaven too soon
Some people die unexpectedly, before they have had a chance to truly live, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with this.
Why some of us get to heaven too soon
The artist is still questioning the unfairness of some people dying too early, without understanding why.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH GORDON GREEN, MELODY GREEN
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