From Here You're On Your Own
Navigating Shadows: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'From Here You're On Your Own'
Lyrics
I’m in the middle of nowhere
I feel lost and isolated.
The center of dark
Metaphorically, the depths of a difficult situation.
This isn’t about what is fair
The situation isn't concerned with fairness.
It’s about where you are… and where you’re not
It's about your current position and where you are not.
Oh how you run
Referring to someone running away.
Straight to your fun
Heading towards enjoyment or distraction.
And you bury it all
Concealing or ignoring problems.
Turn your back as it falls
Turning away when things go wrong.
And now all that I can trust
The only certainty is the natural course of events.
Is that a wave does what a wave does
Using nature (wave) as a metaphor for predictability.
(chorus)
Beginning of the chorus.
So I won’t pretend
Not pretending that someone can withstand pressure, as they might break.
That you’ll just bend, ‘cause you break
Choosing to step back when faced with potential breakage.
I’ll back away
Retreating from a challenging situation.
So if it’s the end
Preparing for a possible end.
I’ll put on thicker skin
Building emotional resilience.
You should you know
Suggesting independence and self-reliance.
From here, you’re on your own
Acknowledging separation and independence.
I’m painting a picture of us
Creating an image of a relationship.
It’s a head, a fire and a heart
Depicting essential elements of the relationship.
Where all of the rhythms match up
Describing harmony and synchronization.
And the sparks, pierce the dark
Symbolizing the potential for illumination in darkness.
But, oh how you run
Reiterating someone's tendency to escape difficulties.
Straight to your fun
Heading towards enjoyment or distraction.
And you bury it all
Concealing or ignoring problems.
Turn your back as it falls
Turning away when things go wrong.
I know that you’re trying a new way
Acknowledging an attempt at change.
But when your light turns on, I just might be gone
If the change is too late, the speaker may have moved on.
Chorus
Repeat of the chorus.
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