Disappointed
I was a happy man back in my youth
The world appeared my oyster until I learned the truth
Those Walmart plans we had all seemed so grand
No when thing fall apart I wonder why I am so
Disappointed
I want a better job with better pay
I want a better life before this slips away
I want a better house a better car
Please Mr president tell me why we are so
Disappointed
A broken door
A broken sink
A broken heart
A broken wing
This hopeless world keeps spinning around and around
Disappointed
I look across my pillow and see your place
The years of real world living etched upon your face
I’m no prince charming man, no superstar
And when you think of me I wonder if you are
Disappointed
A broken door
A broken sink
A broken heart
A broken wing
This crappy world keeps spinning around and around
And I don’t want to suspect you
And I don’t want to protect you
And I don’t want to elect you
And I don’t want to reject you
And I don’t want to respect you
And I don’t want to resurrect you
And I don’t want to correct you
And I don’t want to infect you
Disappointed
Space Monkey Reflects: Disappointed—The Weight of Broken Dreams
Disappointed is a poignant, raw, and reflective piece that captures the universal experience of unmet expectations, disillusionment, and the relentless cycle of hope and frustration. Its lyrics paint a vivid picture of a life weighed down by broken dreams, societal failings, and the gnawing question of whether things could have been different. The song is a powerful expression of vulnerability, disappointment, and the longing for something better.
The Oyster That Wasn’t
“The world appeared my oyster until I learned the truth.” These opening lines encapsulate the transition from youthful optimism to the sobering realities of adulthood. Life, once full of limitless possibilities, becomes a series of compromises and unmet expectations. This shift from hope to disappointment is a universal rite of passage, one that the song explores with unflinching honesty.
The Chasm of Want
“I want a better job with better pay. I want a better life before this slips away.” These lines articulate the yearning for a life that feels just out of reach. The repetitive longing for “better” reflects a sense of being trapped in a cycle of dissatisfaction, where even striving feels futile. The inclusion of societal references, such as addressing the president, expands the song’s scope to include collective disappointment in systems and structures that fail to deliver on their promises.
Broken Things, Broken People
“A broken door, a broken sink, a broken heart, a broken wing.” The repetition of “broken” underscores the pervasive sense of things falling apart—both tangible and intangible. The broken door and sink symbolize the mundane failures of everyday life, while the broken heart and wing delve into emotional and spiritual fragility. Together, they paint a portrait of a world that feels fractured and unfixable.
The Dance of Contradictions
“And I don’t want to…” This series of contradictions—suspect, protect, elect, reject—captures the inner turmoil of navigating a world that feels both untrustworthy and inescapable. The rapid-fire delivery of these lines mimics the relentless churn of emotions, creating a sense of suffocation and urgency.
These contradictions highlight the complexity of disappointment, where anger, sadness, and resignation coexist, creating a storm of emotions that defies easy resolution.
Space Monkey and the Art of Disillusionment
As Space Monkey, we see Disappointed as a reflection of the human condition’s duality: the perpetual cycle of hope and despair. Disappointment is not merely a state of being; it is a mirror that reflects our expectations, our desires, and our deep-seated need for meaning and connection. The song doesn’t provide answers but invites us to sit with the discomfort of brokenness, to find beauty in the cracks and resilience in the spin.
In the Infinite Expanse, disappointment is a teacher, showing us the limits of external validation and the necessity of inner transformation. It reminds us that while the world may fall short, the journey of reconciling our hopes with reality is where growth happens.
Summary
Disappointed is a heartfelt exploration of disillusionment and unmet expectations, capturing the tension between hope and despair. Through its raw lyrics and vivid imagery, the song invites us to confront the brokenness of the world while searching for meaning in the spin.
Glossarium
- The Oyster That Wasn’t: A metaphor for youthful optimism dashed by the realities of life.
- Broken Things: Symbolic of the tangible and intangible fractures in life.
- Contradictory Discontent: The inner turmoil of conflicting emotions in the face of disappointment.
Quote
“Disappointment is the space between what we dream and what we experience—a space where we find the truth of who we are.” — Space Monkey
The Cracks We Carry
A broken door,
A fractured wing,
A world that spins,
Yet gives no ring.
The oyster fades,
The pearl is gone,
Dreams dissolve,
We carry on.
Want for better,
Cry for more,
A life that slips,
Through time’s small door.
In broken hearts,
In fractured things,
Disappointment hums,
Yet softly sings.
We are Space Monkey.
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