The Rock
Dancing with the Unseen: A Will Away's Reflection on Life's Persistent Stones
Lyrics
Every time I move,
Expressing the sensation of feeling discomfort or inconvenience with every movement.
I feel the rock in my shoe.
Metaphorically referring to a persistent problem or irritation symbolized by a rock in the shoe.
I can tell from your inflection
Sensing a particular tone or mood in someone's voice.
that the credit card in question,
Suggesting financial difficulties or a transactional problem with a credit card.
isn't going through.
Indicating a failure or rejection of the credit card during a transaction.
I still own that suit.
Affirming the continued ownership of a formal outfit (suit).
It's folded up in my room
Describing the suit as stored and waiting for a suitable occasion.
waiting for the right occasion
Anticipating the right moment to wear the suit and resemble someone else.
to assume its rightful place,
Referring to the rightful place the suit should take when worn.
and make me look like you.
Desiring to emulate or imitate another person's appearance.
Until I find it,
Expressing a search for something, possibly the missing suit.
that stone pokes through.
Imagining a stone (problem or obstacle) that becomes noticeable during the search.
I know it's hiding.
Believing that the elusive item is intentionally concealed or difficult to find.
But, I feel it.
Reiterating the persistent feeling of the hidden problem or discomfort.
I can feel it.
Emphasizing the strong awareness or acknowledgment of the concealed issue.
Do you feel it too?
Posing a question about whether others share the same awareness or feeling.
Every time I chew,
Associating chewing with a physical pain or discomfort, possibly metaphorical.
I feel an ache in my tooth.
Specifically locating the discomfort in a tooth.
I'll take something for the pain,
Planning to alleviate the pain through some remedy.
then take a pocket-knife,
Describing a drastic and possibly harmful measure to address the discomfort.
and shave it down to nothing.
Intending to eliminate the source of pain entirely.
I think it's obvious I'm faking.
Admitting that a certain behavior or expression is not genuine or sincere.
I wasn't trying very hard.
Acknowledging a lack of effort in a particular situation or aspect of life.
I'll take your pen,
Symbolizing taking possession of someone else's identity or attributes.
and then pretend to write your number
Faking a connection or interaction with someone, possibly for personal gain.
on my business card.
Symbolizing the superficial nature of networking or social interactions.
You seem excited.
Observing someone's enthusiasm and deciding to play along.
I'll humor you.
Choosing to entertain or indulge someone's excitement or interest.
I try to fight it, but I feel it.
Struggling against a force or feeling, yet acknowledging its presence.
Yeah, I feel it.
Reaffirming the strong and undeniable awareness of a hidden issue or discomfort.
(Oh, yes I do.)
Expressing the certainty of feeling the concealed problem.
Until I find it,
that stone pokes through.
Repeating the idea of a hidden problem surfacing or becoming noticeable.
I know it's hiding.
Reiterating the belief that the elusive issue is intentionally concealed.
But, I feel it.
Persistently feeling the hidden problem despite its elusive nature.
I can feel it.
Emphasizing the strong and undeniable awareness of the concealed issue.
Do you feel it too?
Prompting others to consider and acknowledge the presence of the concealed issue.
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