the way
todd mia doi Lyrics
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Of this crazy situation now
The world in crisis; seems like paradise
Was lost and won't be found
And all of life is endangered
And on the verge of breaking down.
I wake up all fear and dread-locked
We built our house of cards on ignorance,
A landfill of deceit. The walls are hollow
And we listen, worry what they will secrete.
Woe woe woe woe is we.
We all know they've got it fixed
In politico-economics.
We're junking bonds; we're dropping
Bombs we've made by guzzling gasoline.
Public confidence is shaken
Like the apple from the tree.
Namu Amida Butsu, gomen.
Forgive me for my trespasses.
I do my best to exist east of Eden,
West of garbagetown, over-accumulated
Karma. Armageddon, full meltdown.
Woe woe woe woe is me.
I've been looking for a way out
Of this crazy situation now
Our world in crisis; seems like paradise
Was lost and won't be found
And both our lives are endangered
And on the verge of breaking down.
Woe woe woe woe is we.
Then the garden gates swing wide,
And we enter paradise.
We are angels; we are good.
We open our wings; we've understood
How time and change are fine,
They're the way. They're the way
The song "The Way" by Mia Doi Todd is a contemplative and introspective meditation on the state of the world and the author's personal struggles to find meaning and hope in a chaotic and uncertain time. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and anxiety about the state of the world, with references to political and economic instability, environmental degradation, and widespread fear and distrust. The author speaks of feeling trapped and overwhelmed by these forces, unable to speak out or take action to change things for the better.
The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "Woe is we," emphasizes the sense of collective despair and helplessness that pervades the song, while the verses highlight the author's own struggles with fear and uncertainty. The lines "We built our house of cards on ignorance / A landfill of deceit" suggest a sense of culpability and complicity on the part of humanity in creating the world in its current state. The final verses, with their invocation of the Buddhist prayer Namu Amida Butsu and their vision of entering paradise, offer a glimmer of hope and redemption in the midst of the darkness.
Overall, "The Way" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that reflects on some of the most pressing issues of our time, while also exploring the personal and psychological dimensions of those issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking for a way out
I've been trying to escape from this situation
Of this crazy situation now
Of this difficult and unpredictable situation that is happening currently
The world in crisis; seems like paradise
The world is in chaos and it feels like our utopia has been lost
Was lost and won't be found
It seems that we have lost something precious and it's unlikely we'll get it back
And all of life is endangered
Everything that exists is in danger
And on the verge of breaking down.
It's in a vulnerable state, could collapse anytime
I wake up all fear and dread-locked
I wake up feeling trapped and scared
By all the things I cannot talk about.
I feel restricted from speaking my mind on certain issues
We built our house of cards on ignorance,
We constructed our world based on lack of knowledge/awareness
A landfill of deceit. The walls are hollow
It's a place filled with lies and the foundation is weak
And we listen, worry what they will secrete.
We pay attention to what's being hidden from us and worry about the consequences
Woe woe woe woe is we.
We are stuck in a tough situation and suffering
We all know they've got it fixed
We're aware that those in power have rigged the system in their favor
In politico-economics.
The government and economics are intertwined and affected by each other
We're junking bonds; we're dropping
We're disposing of valuable things and taking destructive actions
Bombs we've made by guzzling gasoline.
We're responsible for making weapons to cause destruction and it's fueled by our greed
Public confidence is shaken
People's trust is diminished
Like the apple from the tree.
Like the fall of man in the garden of Eden
Namu Amida Butsu, gomen.
A Buddhist chant to apologize for any wrongdoings
Forgive me for my trespasses.
Asking for forgiveness for any wrongdoings
I do my best to exist east of Eden,
I'm trying to live a good life even though it's not as perfect as the garden of Eden
West of garbagetown, over-accumulated
I'm living in an industrial and polluted world, having too much and causing harm
Karma. Armageddon, full meltdown.
Our actions will have consequences and could lead to the end of the world as we know it
Woe woe woe woe is me.
I'm suffering because of a situation I can't control
Then the garden gates swing wide,
A sense of optimism and hope
And we enter paradise.
We attain peace and happiness
We are angels; we are good.
We become better than we were before, with good intentions and actions
We open our wings;
We are able to soar above our problems and setbacks
We've understood
We gain knowledge and realize the right path
How time and change are fine,
We learn that the natural progression of things is okay, including changing circumstances
They're the way. They're the way
They are the way to a better future
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