going nowhere

Considering
So many folks dissatisfied with everything
Who need someone to understand they’re lonely
They’re lonely
And they’re not alone

And everywhere
They shrug their shoulders
Tell themselves that they don’t care
And all the while they make believe they’re happy
Oh, they’re happy
But not really

And they’re asked to hold the world together
Make it happen
Give it children
Who in turn are turning on to going nowhere
And all the strength they’d ever need to help them
Has been wasted
Remains hidden
In the confusion of going nowhere