Space Is Safe
Safe Spaces and Unspoken Battles: Atmosphere's Reflections on Change
Lyrics
Even if we both believe in change
Expressing a shared belief in the concept of change.
We will need these memories erased
Acknowledging the necessity to forget certain memories.
Keep it in a space that's safe
Advocating for the preservation of a safe and secure space.
Keep me in a space that's safe
Requesting to be kept in a secure and safe environment.
You said that you're concerned that
Addressing concerns about depression raised by the other person.
I suffer from depression
Responding to the accusation of suffering from depression.
I said that I think you're
Expressing skepticism about the other person's intentions.
Reaching for a weapon
Suggesting that the other person might be reaching for a weapon metaphorically.
And honestly you probably right
Admitting that the other person may be correct about the depression.
But not tonight, satan
Rejecting negative influences, possibly referencing "satan" as a metaphor.
You obviously want me to fight
Not willing to engage in a fight, especially on this particular night.
Like that's the ah that
Commenting on the other person's desire for a certain type of reaction.
You're thirsting for
Suggesting that the desired reaction involves aggression or confrontation.
Maybe that's the only thing I've
Implying that the speaker's worth is tied to the ability to fight or resist.
Got worth working for i said, "Baby
Highlighting the speaker's reluctance to freestyle or engage in conflict.
You don't wanna see me freestyle"
Reiterating the speaker's disinterest in displaying freestyle skills.
She said
Quoting the other person's suggestion or advice.
"Maybe you should just go to sleep now"
Advising the speaker to go to sleep, perhaps to avoid conflict or negative thoughts.
Even if we both beliеve in change
Repeating the theme of shared belief in change.
We will need thеse memories erased
Emphasizing the need to forget certain memories for change to occur.
Keep it in a space that's safe
Advocating for the maintenance of a secure and safe space.
Keep me in a space that's safe
Reiterating the desire to be kept in a secure and safe environment.
You said that my ear to the door
Describing a posture of attentiveness, possibly metaphorical.
Knee to the floor
Emphasizing physical engagement, such as kneeling and listening intently.
Trying to listen for the clicks
Attempting to decipher or understand a metaphorical code.
Crack the code like a high score
Comparing the act of cracking a code to achieving a high score in a game.
I might even whisper
Expressing a desire to remain silent or withhold speech.
I'm trying to be speechless
Desiring to be left without words, possibly indicating a state of vulnerability.
The amplified voice is just a
Considering amplified voices as a symbol of vulnerability or weakness.
Sign of our weakness
Suggesting that the outward display of strength is deceptive.
We act like we're trying to
Acting as if pushing towards a critical point but possibly not genuinely doing so.
Push it over the edge
Challenging the idea of pushing things to the edge or extreme.
But some of y'all don't even
Commenting on hygiene practices, possibly metaphorical.
Use soap on your legs
Highlighting the absence of basic self-care practices among some individuals.
Got a lot of excuses to
Pointing out various excuses that hinder productive action.
Stop what you're doing phone died trying to
Referencing the distraction of technological devices during critical moments.
Binge-watch the revolution
Mocking the idea of watching a revolution unfold like a binge-worthy show.
Even if we both believe in change
Repeating the theme of shared belief in change.
We will need these memories erased
Reiterating the need to forget memories for meaningful change.
Keep it in a space that's safe
Advocating for the preservation of a secure and safe space.
Keep me in a space that's safe
Restating the desire to be kept in a secure and safe environment.
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