Allegory [Architectural Thesis]

Come with me to my estate
See me sitting on the wall because my family’s late
And I can tell from the way that the shots not straight
That I’m look menacing, trying to hide my face
But let me tell you that its not that case
I’m sitting on the wall because it’s where I feel safe
I can’t get to my balcony, my familiar space
So tell me, what do you see
AFTER YOU’RE TOLD THOSE TRAITS?
I’m not walking further down the block
I’m just going to sit and wait until my family’s home
Even if I’m looking menacing to your eyes
I can’t see no eyes, from the tower block that’s down the road
And it’s sad to think, but it’s reality
Not knowing if a neighbour will try and challenge me
I can feel scared too, just like you
So tell me, what do you see
WHEN I SOUND JUST LIKE YOU?
Let me turn around, so you can look at me
I wonder if you’re looking at me the same
I took you on a journey, explained the whole story
I wonder if you’re seeing their version the same
I’m just saying don’t believe everything you get shown
Because they think they know a path, without walking the road
But I hope I helped tell you what you might’ve not known
So tell me, what do you see
FROM ALL THAT YOU’VE BEEN SHOWN?
The idea was to inform viewers of the boy’s perspective through the estate.
Engaging the audience with a relatable narrative and challenging perceptions.