Life Holds On
Embracing Resilience: Life's Unyielding Spirit in Beth Nielsen Chapman's 'Life Holds On'
Lyrics
I was swinging on the swings when I was a little girl
I have memories of my childhood, symbolized by swinging on swings.
Trying to get a handle on the big, wide world
I was attempting to understand the vast world during my early years.
When I noticed all the grass in the cracks in the concrete
Observing grass growing through concrete, implying resilience in adversity.
I said, "Where there's a will, there's a way around anything"
Expressing the belief that determination can overcome any obstacle.
CHORUS:
Chorus begins, emphasizing the theme that life persists despite challenges.
Life holds on
Life continues to exist.
Given the slightest chance
Given even a small opportunity, life endures for both the weak and the strong.
For the week and the strong
Referring to the resilience of both vulnerable and strong individuals.
Life holds on
Reiteration of the idea that life persists despite challenges.
There was a third grade boy that we knew in school
Recalling a tragic incident involving a third-grade boy in the narrator's school.
He was found face down in a swimming pool
Describing the boy's discovery in a swimming pool, indicating a critical situation.
And as they worked on that kid every minute was an hour
Time felt prolonged as efforts were made to save the boy's life.
And when his eyes fluttered open we could feel that power
Upon the boy's recovery, a sense of power and hope prevailed.
CHORUS
Chorus repetition, reinforcing the theme of life's persistence.
Sirens screaming down my street
Emergency sounds on the narrator's street, creating a sense of urgency.
Fading as they go
The fading sirens suggest the emergency is moving away.
Whining somewhere far away
Expressing detachment from the emergency happening to an unknown person.
To someone I don't know
Despite the distant tragedy, the narrator maintains hope.
Still, I say a little prayer
Reflecting on the power of prayer and maintaining hope in challenging times.
There's always hope
A reminder that, despite difficulties, life persists.
Life holds on
Reiteration of the theme that life holds on.
Through the window in the kitchen I can see outside
Observing children playing outside, symbolizing the passing of time.
My kids taking turns coming down the slide
The narrator's attempt to avoid worrying about their children growing up.
I try not to worry as they grow a little every day
Expressing faith that the children will find their way in life.
I've just got believe they're gonna find their way
Believing in the journey and growth of the narrator's children.
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