S.W.A.N.
Unraveling the Depths: S.W.A.N. Song's Soulful Journey
Lyrics
Slip out of the shadows
Starting anew or emerging from a hidden place.
Underneath my eyes
Visible signs of fatigue or emotional strain.
I've got a single barrel
Possessing a single-shot firearm and a surprising revelation.
And a big surprise
Suggesting anticipation or readiness for a significant event.
I'm gonna take it downtown
Heading to the city center with a purpose.
And bury it underground
Concealing something important below the surface.
Where I leave it
Where it's left, it will remain hidden.
It'll stay
Emphasizing the permanence of the hidden object.
I'm doing 90 on the interstate
Traveling at a high speed on the highway.
Thinking why the fuck does everything that's good
Reflecting on the tendency for good things to change.
Have to change
Questioning the inevitability of change.
Roll your eyes then look at me
Expressing skepticism or disbelief, seeking insight.
Tell me about the man that's hidden underneath
Inquiring about hidden aspects of a person's character.
Like you can see though the layers
Perceiving through layers, possibly referring to understanding complexities.
Hanging over history
Contemplating the weight of history and its influence.
If a single glance can break a heart
Questioning the impact of a simple glance on emotions.
Why even bother trying to start
Expressing doubt about starting something if it leads to heartbreak.
Stumble in the temple to be understood
Struggling in a place of worship to be understood.
Stained glass windows singing brotherhood
Referencing religious imagery like stained glass and brotherhood.
And I sang along a little longer than I should
Engaging with a melody beyond the expected duration.
As if the melody was holy law
Treating the melody as if it holds sacred significance.
Humming hallelujah with a broken jaw
Participating in a sacred act despite personal challenges.
I found a
Introducing a new section of the song.
Verse
Identifying the structure of the song.
Chorus
Recognizing different parts of the song.
And a bridge I couldn't cross
Encountering an obstacle that hinders progress.
If the constellations offer no advice
Contemplating the absence of guidance from the stars.
Who will really mind when I leave tonight
Considering the impact of departure on others.
If living's easy
Questioning the challenges of life despite its apparent ease and goodness.
And living's good
Contrasting the ease and goodness of life with personal struggles.
Why am I burning up like firewood
Expressing internal turmoil despite external positive conditions.
I think that maybe there's a curse on me
Suspecting a personal curse and inability to see clearly.
Now I can't see
Acknowledging a loss of perspective or insight.
The reasons why the things we do
Questioning the motives behind one's actions and their impact on truth.
Compromising our beloved truth
Acknowledging the compromise of cherished truths.
There's war and sex and songs
Highlighting different aspects of human experience: war, sex, songs, and personal connections.
And then there's you
Singling out a significant other amidst various life elements.
Suicides without a name
Addressing unnamed instances of despair and expressing love in challenging conditions.
And loving kisses in the pouring rain
Contrasting dark themes with moments of love in adverse circumstances.
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