Lyrics
And you tread on the water
Metaphorical reference to navigating through challenging situations or emotions.
When you know you can touch the bottom now
Awareness of reaching a point where one feels grounded and secure.
It's the southern way, said your mother,
Advice or influence from the speaker's southern cultural background.
'Stay in shallow, shallow water
Encouragement to stay in a safe, familiar, and shallow environment.
Don't touch the ground'
Warning against making contact with the unknown or unpredictable.
But then a slithering, sliding form
A sudden encounter with a mysterious and slippery entity.
Catches you before you reach the shore
An obstacle preventing reaching a desired destination.
And as he strikes, full of venom
The challenge becomes apparent, potentially harmful or toxic.
You reach out towards the trouble
Confronting and engaging with the source of trouble.
You've got him now, but how?
Confusion or uncertainty about how to handle the situation.
And you thrust him to the sky
Taking control and lifting the problem to face it head-on.
Arms raised high, you make a why
Expressing a sense of triumph or empowerment.
There is no fear, there is no pain inside
A state of inner calm and strength, free from fear or pain.
As you twist and write
Expressing movement and resilience in the face of challenges.
This is how you remember yourself
Defining and affirming one's identity through overcoming obstacles.
Arms raised high, needing no help
Reveling in self-sufficiency and independence.
And you know you can't keep this steady pose
Acknowledging the impermanence of a stable and controlled state.
You must release him somehow
Recognizing the need to let go of control or certainty.
But as you loosen your hold
Realizing that the struggle felt is not a new or unique experience.
The fight you felt, it is old
Acknowledging the conclusion or resolution of the internal conflict.
It's over now
Declaring the end of the ordeal, symbolized by the lifelessness of the challenge.
His body, lifeless and cold
Disposing of the defeated challenge, marking its finality.
You throw him down
An action signifying overcoming and triumph over adversity.
And you raise your arms up to the sky
Returning to a position of strength and victory.
Raised high, you make a why
Repeating the triumphant gesture, reinforcing the sense of empowerment.
There is no fear, there is no pain inside
Reiterating the absence of fear or pain, highlighting inner resilience.
As the sun still shines on these drying lines
Continuing to thrive and endure despite external circumstances.
This is how you remember yourself
Reaffirming and celebrating the rediscovered self after overcoming challenges.
Arms raised to heaven, needing no help
Emphasizing self-sufficiency and independence, not relying on external assistance.
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