Thrown Away

 Survival and Desperation

The opening lines immediately place the listener into the life of a child abandoned and living on the streets:

“i live in the streets all alone / i have no address or no phone”

These lines show isolation, vulnerability, and fear. The narrator is constantly aware of their surroundings and is longing for help, as seen in:

“help me before I'm too far gone / help me i am hungry and scared”

This verse captures the emotional and physical reality of homelessness, showing the urgent need for compassion and intervention.

Verse 2 – Hardship and Moral Choices

The poem moves into the daily struggles of street life: scavenging for food, living in abandoned buildings, and watching other kids turn to alcohol, drugs, or crime. Despite this, the narrator maintains their moral compass and sense of self:

“i don't want to be a hooker you see / i am trying hard just to be me”

This section highlights the tension between survival and maintaining one’s integrity, showing resilience amidst adversity.

Chorus / Plea for Help

The repeated cries for help—

“help me, help me i plead / give me a helping hand”

—serve as the emotional core. It’s a raw, honest acknowledgment that no one survives alone. The gratitude for guidance and kindness, shown in:

“your love and kindness shines like a beacon at my feet”

reveals the transformative power of empathy and human connection.

Verse 3 – Reflection and Purpose

The final lines reflect on spiritual insight and life purpose. The narrator envisions returning as an adult to help other children in similar situations:

“when i am older i will return / to save another from the hell i learned”

This shows how pain can become purpose, and personal hardship can cultivate empathy, action, and hope.

Themes

• Abandonment and childhood trauma
• Homelessness and survival
• Moral resilience amidst adversity
• Compassion, human kindness, and hope
• Spiritual reflection and life purpose

Mood and Tone

• Raw and emotional – highlights fear, loneliness, and desperation
• Reflective and hopeful – moves toward gratitude, purpose, and redemption
• Candid and honest – unflinching depiction of street life

Overall Meaning

This piece tells the story of a child facing extreme hardship, struggling to survive without losing their humanity, and ultimately finding hope through kindness, guidance, and faith. It emphasizes that even in the darkest moments, empathy and love can inspire resilience and purpose, and that personal suffering can guide one to help others in the future.