Compose a brief response in which you analyze the song lyric and based on what you know about Charlie at this point, argue why this song would have such relevance to his life.
The lyrics to the song "Asleep" suggest feelings of peace and serenity that the author wants. He feels that the only way to achieve this peace is through death (sleep), so he willingly asks to be "sung to sleep," to be left "alone," and to go to "another world." He does not want the audience to feel bad for him because this is a type of loneliness that he wants and will be deeply happy to receive. However, there will always be doubt in his mind as to his real desires and his real destiny. He demonstrates this in the repeated statement "well, there must be." This refers to the "better world" that he wishes to go to and wants so badly to believe exists but is essentially unsure.
This song is essentially how Charlie feels about certain aspects of his life. Sometimes, during his most sad states, his inner most feelings tell him that he wishes that he could reach ultimate serenity and calm; however, he is never completely sure of what he wants or what he would get if he took action towards his desires. When he reflects on Michael's situation, he wonders if that is the way that he truly wants to achieve his peace but realizes that it is not. He wants to find the "better world" while in high school, but he does not know how. Charlie wants what is spoken about tin the song, but he does not know how to achieve it.
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