I Know There's a Word
Unveiling the Inexpressible: Aimee Mann's Reflection on Indefinable Emotions
Lyrics
I know there's a word for this
Expressing awareness that there is a specific word for the current experience or emotion.
I know there's a word for the way I'm feeling
Acknowledging the existence of a word that encapsulates the current emotional state.
I know there's a word for this
Reiterating the belief that there is a word describing the current situation.
I know it, and it's on the tip of my tongue
Confident about knowing the word but struggling to recall it.
And it won't go any further.
Feeling that the word is on the tip of the tongue but unable to articulate it further.
I know there's a word for this
Repeating the certainty that there is a word for the experience.
I know, 'cause it's in the dictionary
Citing the dictionary as a source of confirmation for the existence of the word.
And when I find what it is
Expressing the intention to record the word once found for future reference.
I'll write it down in case it comes up again
Planning to document the word to avoid encountering the same situation again.
I'll be certain to avoid it.
Humorously suggesting an intention to avoid the word in the future.
So, take this down,
Transitioning to a different theme, discussing a feeling of being defeated.
I just feel so beat
Conveying a sense of exhaustion or weariness.
And I think it's time
Suggesting a realization that it's time to acknowledge and accept failure.
To admit defeat
Admitting defeat or inability to overcome a challenge.
I thought I got mine
Reflecting on a prior assumption of having achieved personal goals.
But that uphill climbing
Highlighting the ongoing challenges and difficulties in life.
Is never through.
Emphasizing that the journey of facing challenges is continuous.
I know there's a word for this
Returning to the theme of searching for a word to describe a situation.
I know 'cause we've all at sometime said it
Asserting a collective experience by mentioning that everyone has encountered a similar word.
Like when we were little kids
Recalling childhood experiences of conflict and resolution using specific words.
We'd fight each other 'til someone would give in
Describing childhood conflicts and the resolution involving the word "uncle."
And you'd make him tell you 'uncle'.
Referencing the childhood practice of making someone say "uncle" to concede defeat.
So, take this down,
Returning to the theme of feeling beaten or defeated.
I just feel so beat
Reiterating the sense of exhaustion or being worn out.
And I think it's time
Echoing the idea that it's time to acknowledge and accept defeat.
To admit defeat
Expressing a realization of personal limitations and the need to surrender to them.
I thought I got mine
Revisiting the notion of having thought one had achieved personal goals.
But that uphill climbing
Re-emphasizing the ongoing challenges and struggles in life.
Is never through.
Concluding with the idea that the journey of facing challenges is perpetual.
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