Hope
F.E.R.N Lyrics

You want to go out Friday
You desire to have a great time on Friday and want to experience it as if it will last a lifetime.

And you want to go forever
You are yearning for a time where you can be free and have endless possibilities.

You know that it sounds childish
You are aware that your desires may appear immature or naive to others.

That you've dreamed of alligators
You have experienced vivid dreams that feature alligators, which are symbolic of danger and survival instincts.

You hope that we are with you
You wish that those around you will support and accompany you in your journey.

And you hope you're recognized
You desire acknowledgement and validation from others regarding your goals and aspirations.

You see it in my eyes
You notice a sense of longing and confusion in others, which reflects the same emotions you are feeling.

I'm lost in the confusion
You feel disoriented and perplexed with the overwhelming amount of decisions and options presented to you.

And it doesn't seem to matter
You feel like your actions or choices will not make a significant impact or difference in the grand scheme of things.

You really can't believe it
You are having difficulty accepting or comprehending the events or circumstances that are happening around you.

And you hope it's getting better
You are holding on to the possibility that things will improve and that there is a glimmer of hope in the future.

You want to trust the doctors
You place your faith in the medical profession and their expertise in treating illnesses or conditions.

Their procedure is the best
You believe that their recommended course of action is the most effective method of treatment.

But the last try was a failure
You have had a previous unsuccessful experience with a medical treatment or procedure.

And the intern was a mess
You encountered an unskilled or inexperienced medical practitioner during a past medical encounter.

And they did the same to Matthew
You have heard about or know someone who had a similar negative experience with a medical treatment or procedure.

And he bled till Sunday night
You know of someone who experienced severe bleeding or complications after a medical intervention.

They're saying don't be frightened
The medical professionals are assuring you that there is no need to be afraid or worried about the procedure.

But you're weakened by the sight of it
You are emotionally affected and weakened by the visual imagery associated with the medical treatment or procedure.

You lock into a pattern
You become fixated and entranced into a repetitive cycle or behavior in response to the traumatic experience.

And you know that it's the last ditch
You are aware that this is the final resort or chance for treatment and recovery.

You're trying to see through it
You are attempting to look beyond the current medical situation and hope for a positive outcome.

And it doesn't make sense
You struggle to understand the reasoning behind the medical treatment or procedure and feel confused.

And they're killing alligators
You feel as if the medical professionals are aggressively attempting to eradicate a problem or illness, similar to how one would kill an alligator.

And they're hog-tied and accepting of
The medical professionals seem to be restrained and accepting of the current protocol or procedure.

The struggle
You recognize and acknowledge the difficulty and hardship of the medical treatment or procedure.

You want to trust religion
You place your faith in religious beliefs and practices to help you make sense of the world and provide guidance.

And you know it's allegory
You understand that religious texts and stories are symbolic representations of moral and spiritual teachings.

But the people who are followers
You have been disheartened by the behavior and actions of individuals who claim to follow a certain religion or belief system.

Have written their own story
These individuals have created their own narrative and interpretation of religious teachings that may differ from the intended meaning.

So you look up to the heavens
You seek answers and guidance from a higher power or deity.

And you hope that it's a spaceship
You fantasize and hope that the higher power you believe in is a technological or extraterrestrial entity.

And it's something from your childhood
The idea of a higher power or God reminds you of comforting memories or nostalgic experiences from your childhood.

You're thinking don't be frightened
You reassure yourself that you have faith and trust in a higher power and that there is no need to be afraid.

You want to climb the ladder
You aspire to achieve success and reach higher levels of personal and professional growth.

You want to see forever
You desire to experience a sense of eternal life, freedom, and endless possibility.

You want to cross your DNA
You fantasize about genetically modifying yourself to combine your human DNA with that of a reptile or animal.

To cross your DNA with something reptile
You imagine fusing your genetic material with that of a reptile to acquire its unique physical characteristics and traits.

And you're questioning the sciences
You are skeptical and doubtful of the conventional scientific practices and theories.

And questioning religion
You are also uncertain and skeptical of religious beliefs and practices.

You're looking like an idiot
You understand that your thoughts and ideas may appear foolish or ridiculous to others.

And you no longer care
You have come to a point where you no longer seek validation or approval from others for your beliefs and desires.

And you want bridge the schism
You aim to reconcile the divide and differences between science and religion and create a unified understanding of the world.

A built-in mechanism to protect you
You have developed a mental and emotional safeguard to shield yourself from criticism and ridicule.

And you're looking for salvation
You seek relief and deliverance from the existential questions and uncertainties that plague your mind.

And you're looking for deliverance
You hope to find freedom and release from the burdens and struggles of everyday life.

Because you want to climb the ladder
Your aspirations and goals motivate you to strive for personal and professional success.

You want to go forever
You yearn for a sense of eternity and everlasting possibility.

And you want to go out Friday
You crave excitement and adventure, and want to experience it on a Friday night.

You want to go forever
You reiterate your desire to experience a lifetime worth of opportunities and possibilities.