Sunless Saturday
Fishbone Lyrics

I see the pestilence outside my window
As I look outside my window, I can see the spread of a deadly disease or plague happening in my neighborhood.

I see the dung heaps piled at least a mile high
I notice heaps of animal or human waste that have accumulated and have been left unattended for a long time, causing the area to look filthy and neglected.

I see the shards of shattered dreams in the street
There are pieces of broken dreams that lie scattered on the walkway, representing a loss of hope and inspiration for the people living in the area.

I face the morning with my customary sigh
I start my day feeling tired and worn out, and it has become a usual thing for me to wake up with a deep sigh, not looking forward to what the day may bring.

I hear the sounds of children laughing aloud
Despite the gloomy surroundings, I am still able to hear the joyful noise of children playing and laughing. It serves as a reminder that even in hard times, there is still hope for happiness.

A stumbling wind has attracted quite a crowd
A gust of wind that seems unsteady has gathered the attention of people who are also outside, causing them to pause and observe the sudden change in weather.

My breakfast finished now I brave the outside
I have finished eating my morning meal and am now ready to step outside, braving whatever challenge or hardship that may come my way.

But clouds have hidden all the warmth inside
Despite my initial courage, I feel discouraged as I realize that the clouds have made the day appear darker and have taken away the warmth of the sun.

Chase these clouds away
I hope and pray that the clouds will dissipate and disappear, revealing the sun and bringing back the warmth and light to the day.

I hate this sunless Saturday
I strongly dislike and resent this gloomy and depressing Saturday where the sun is absent and the darkness prevails.

Freedom come
I wish and long for freedom from the present difficult circumstances and challenges that we are all facing.

For us now
I hope that the freedom we all seek will come soon and that we can reap its benefits and enjoy it in our present lives.

Light our sky
I ask for the sun to shine and brighten up our surroundings, bringing light and positivity to our situation.

Burn away these clouds
I wish for the clouds that are blocking the sun to be destroyed so that the sun can shine fully and brighten up our day and lives.

Perhaps the charcoal grey and brown around me
I wonder if the dreary and monotonous colors surrounding me are symbolic of the darkness and gloom that I feel inside and struggle to overcome.

Is just the mirror image of tainted soul
I consider the possibility that the dull and dark environment outside may reflect a personal struggle or feeling of hopelessness and despair that I am experiencing within my soul.

I think the sun will never visit my sky
I feel that there is little hope that the present dismal situation will ever improve, and that the sun will never come out again to shine on my day or bring light to my surroundings.

Until the truth is seen by each and every eye
I realize that only when everyone acknowledges and confronts the problems and challenges that we are facing, will there be hope and possibility for change and improvement.

I see the helpless and I see the insane
I observe people who are struggling and in need of help or those who have been pushed to madness due to circumstances and challenges they face.

I see a pauper singing in the pouring rain
I witness someone who is poor and without means, yet still finds the strength to sing and express themselves even in the midst of rain and hardship.

I see the means of help elude us again
I recognize that the resources and assistance that are necessary to improve our situation are not available or are not being provided, leaving us in a continued state of difficulty.