I seen fellas like you before. You ain't askin' nothin'; you're jus' singin' a kinda song. 'What we comin' to?' You don' wanta know. Country's movin' aroun', goin' places. They's folks dyin' all aroun'. Maybe you'll die pretty soon, but you won't know nothin'. I seen too many fellas like you. You don't want to know nothin'. Just sing yourself to sleep with a song-'What we comin' to?
In John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath," the speaker reflects on the disillusionment surrounding individuals who remain detached from the harsh realities of life. They express a sense of frustration towards those who, instead of seeking knowledge or understanding about their circumstances, choose to ignore the truth and merely sing songs that distract them from the suffering around them. This highlights the tendency of people to avoid facing the uncomfortable realities...