Which Side I'm On
Navigating Shadows: Which Side I'm On Unveiled
Lyrics
Even the robin that cuts the dawn
Reference to a robin, symbolizing nature, and its clear allegiance or stance.
Even his sound knows which side he's on
Even the bird's sound reflects a definite position or belief.
Nothing that stays where it has been in the black
Things that remain unchanged are discussed in the context of darkness or uncertainty.
And the light is a candle on my screen
Light symbolized as a flickering candle on a screen, suggesting fragility.
It flickers the reel of this same old dream
Reflection on a recurring dream represented by a film reel.
Holding me in this middle moon, looking back
Feeling stuck in a middle ground, reflecting on the past.
I won't let it drink me down like a secret
Commitment not to be consumed by secrets or hidden struggles.
I won't give in anymore than I've given
Determination not to yield more than already given in challenging circumstances.
No matter how or hard enough
Regardless of difficulty, refusal to give up.
I'm still gonna drink from that broken cup
Willingness to face challenges symbolized by drinking from a broken cup.
Yeah, it knows which side I'm on
Affirmation that one knows and stands by their chosen path.
I have done wrong, I've done wrong, I've done wrong
Admission of past mistakes and wrongdoings.
And that weight will follow me, but that weight is the world's
Recognition that the consequences are universal, not just personal burdens.
And the world is not mine, it is the place where I am
The world is separate from the self, and the self is defined by its location within it.
And I have lost, I've lost, I've lost
Acknowledgment of losses experienced.
And that won't let go of me
The weight of past mistakes remains persistent.
But that story's not me, it's just who I can't change and not who I can
Clarification that the past doesn't define the true self, emphasizing potential for change.
I don't see the desert for its sand
Failure to see the essence of things due to distractions or preoccupation.
I don't see the water for dry land
Failure to appreciate what's vital due to focus on less important aspects.
All that I love has turned to fuel for the fire
All that was once cherished now fuels the destructive fire of life.
And it's gonna burn me with its touch
Anticipation of pain and consequences from embracing the destructive aspects of life.
It's gonna fill my loving cup
Recognition that indulging in destructive behaviors brings temporary satisfaction.
Yeah, it knows which side I'm on
Reiteration of self-awareness and commitment to a chosen path despite challenges.
No, that story's not me
Reiteration that past mistakes do not define the true self.
It's just who I can't change, and not who I am
Emphasis on the distinction between who one can't change and who one truly is.
All it keeps me from
Alluding to challenges that prevent progress or self-discovery.
Comment