Tether
Finding Strength in Holding On
Lyrics
I thought about it for a while
Contemplation and consideration over a situation or decision
Weighed the outcomes, counted casualties
Evaluating the potential consequences and acknowledging the losses
And the truth is it’s easy to lose yourself
Highlighting the ease of losing oneself in the complexities of the world
Out in this world, so hold onto me
Request for support and connection to prevent losing oneself
I’ll be the tether that keeps you at bay
Commitment to be the stabilizing force, maintaining distance or control
And if you ever start to lose your way, I’ll keep you safe
Assurance to protect and guide when feeling lost or adrift
I’m not going anywhere, I’ve done this before
Commitment to stay and support, drawing from past experiences
Right now, I’m a little scared, but that’s how I know
Admitting fear as a signifier of the seriousness of the situation
I’ve been trying to keep busy
Attempting to keep occupied, engaging in routine tasks
Watered the plants, took out the dog, practiced my songs
Engaging in mundane activities to cope, seeking solace in familiar routines
But the truth is it’s too hard sometimes
Expressing the difficulty faced despite efforts to distract oneself
To see your face on the telephone–can we just talk tomorrow?
Desire to postpone a difficult or emotional conversation for a better time
I’ll still be there when you get off work
Commitment to be present despite challenging circumstances
When you’re grumpy and tired, we’ll make it work
Determination to make the relationship work despite difficulties
I’ll be steady, have fewer drinks
Promising stability and control over behaviors for the relationship
I won’t embarrass you like I did at that party, with dirt in my teeth
Regret over a past incident and a pledge to avoid similar embarrassments
I’m not going anywhere, I’ve done this before
Reiteration of commitment based on prior experiences
Right now, I’m a little scared, but that’s how I know
Admission of fear, indicating a seriousness and concern for the situation
I know we have things to address
Acknowledgment of unresolved issues that need attention
I know it’s hard to forget
Acknowledgment of the difficulty in moving past certain events
And I’m sorry I can’t take back what I did
Expression of remorse for actions taken, inability to undo them
But I’m not going anywhere, I’ve done this before
Reiteration of commitment despite past mistakes
Right now, I’m a little scared, but that’s how I know
Reaffirmation of fear as an indicator of the gravity of the situation
I’m not going anywhere, I’ve done this before
Repeated declaration of commitment based on past experiences
But I’m not running, running, running, running
Acknowledgment of not fleeing from the situation despite difficulties
Running, running, running, running
Repetition emphasizing not running away from the situation
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