Black Snow
Peter Mulvey Lyrics

There's a right turn somewhere that can take you to the wrong place
There are decisions in life which can lead you to a harmful destination

Someone you don't know can start stepping on your face
Unknown people can cause harm and push you down

There's a left turn somewhere that can take you from the smoke
There are routes to avoid difficult situations

But someone stole the street sign and the traffic light is broken
However, at times, it can be tough to find a way out due to external factors

There's an upturn in the money, still everyone's downsizing
Despite an apparent growth in the economy, people's financial status is declining

'Til we'd sell our shoes for a job, and similar compromising
People are so desperate for work that they're willing to make extreme sacrifices

There's a wrong turn somewhere someone made a long time ago
Someone made a mistake a long time ago which is affecting the current situation

So we sit here in this grey place and watch it fill up with black snow
Despite realizing the problem, people are unable to do anything about it and watch helplessly as it worsens

There's a fool on your screen and he's smiling as he tells you
People in positions of power will sometimes mislead you with a smile on their face

How your life will be much better if you buy the things he sells you
They try to convince you that buying their products is the solution to all your problems

There's a voice in your head, that says this is not so but
Your conscience knows better, but it's easy to get swayed by tempting offers

There's a sinking feeling as you watch your credit card bills grow
The more you buy, the more you sink into debt and regret

There's a missing piece of information somewhere
Sometimes, we lack the complete picture and make decisions without being aware of all the facts

How can someone as smart as you are
Despite being intelligent, one can still make mistakes

Get caught up in such a simple snare
Even simple traps can pull you in if you're not careful

There's a vein in your temple, there's a fear of letting go
People often hold on to something, unwilling to let go and move on. This causes stress and anxiety.

There's a window, there's your tv, there's a waiting bank of black snow
Amidst all the distractions, the problem still remains and keeps getting bigger

There's a can of spray paint; get it in your hand
Sometimes, taking action requires breaking the law or going against convention

There's a rock there's a gun, there's a street, should you take a stand
Taking a stand requires courage and possibly fighting for what you believe in

There's a little girl who's lost, there's an old man with no money
There are many innocent people who suffer as a result of the mistakes made by others

There's a reason why you cannot see why any of this is funny
It's hard to see the humor in a situation when people are suffering and things are going wrong

There's a dozen books in your room, there's a world outside your door
Despite having access to information, people often overlook it and remain ignorant of what's happening outside their own homes

There's a billion hungry people; there's your roof, and there's your floor
While some people have more than they need, others are struggling to survive

There's a place in your soul where the winter cannot go
Despite the struggles and the problems, we all have a safe place in our hearts where nothing can touch us

If you're lucky you can get there
It's not easy to reach that peaceful place inside, but if you do, you're lucky

And get away from the black snow
Once you reach this place, you can escape the problems and find peace