Reality

Hello, my old friend, It’s been a long time Just reaching out, to see how you’ve been Digital windows, a view from outside Of this little world that I’ve been locked in Trying to quiet my mind in the crowd I’m surrounded by voices, screaming aloud I’m sure it’s nothing, though, and I’ll come around But reality is getting me down So much to talk about, and so little good Roe v. Wade, the war in Ukraine Johnny and Amber, I know what I should Distracted by celebrity pain Trying to see my reflection in crowds But they mirror a hate that I can’t see around The state of my union is not very proud Reality is getting me down It shouldn’t happen, well not every day So many angels taken to wing Our fearless leaders lament and they pray Like that would really solve anything Our tales of triumph are driven by pain Children have to be heroes, adults playing games Nobody ever gets held to account Reality is getting me down Goodbye, my only friend / I’m sorry I cried Maybe it’s survivor’s guilt– so many have died I’m sure it’s nothing, though / And I’ll come around But reality is getting me down Reality is getting me down