Livin' For The Ones
Finding Purpose in Loss: Livin' for the Unseen
Lyrics
I can barely raise my head off the pillow
The speaker is feeling physically and emotionally drained, struggling to face the day.
Some days, I never get out of bed
Some days, the speaker finds it challenging to get out of bed, indicating a sense of lethargy or depression.
I start out with the best of intentions
The speaker begins with positive intentions but ends up abandoning them.
And then shuck it instead
"Shuck it instead" suggests discarding initial intentions, possibly due to difficulties or obstacles.
I don't think we'll get back how we use to
The speaker doubts the possibility of returning to a previous state or relationship.
No use in tryin' to measure the loss
There's no point in trying to quantify the losses or failures experienced.
We better start gettin' used to it
The speaker suggests accepting and adapting to the new reality, regardless of the associated challenges.
And damn the cost
Despite potential costs, it's advocated to face and deal with the situation.
Go ahead and ask me
The speaker invites others to inquire about their coping mechanism.
How I make it through
The speaker is questioned about how they navigate through difficulties.
Only way I know is
The speaker's response indicates they have a specific approach to handling challenges.
Keep livin' for the ones (ones who didn't make it)
The speaker emphasizes living for those who didn't succeed, possibly referring to individuals who faced hardships or did not survive.
Livin' for the ones (ones who didn't make it)
Reiteration of living for those who didn't make it, underscoring the importance of this commitment.
Keep livin' for the ones (ones who didn't make it)
Continued emphasis on living for those who faced unfortunate circumstances.
Livin' for the ones
The final line repeats the commitment to living for those who didn't succeed.
I'm livin' for the ones who didn't make it
Explicitly stating that the speaker is living for those who faced untimely or undeserved ends.
Cut down through no fault of their own
Referring to individuals who were cut down (died) without any wrongdoing on their part.
Just keep 'em in mind, all the chances denied
The speaker encourages remembering those denied opportunities and chances in life.
If you ever start to bitch and moan
If faced with difficulties, the speaker suggests thinking about those less fortunate rather than complaining.
Just remember the ones who won't ever
A reminder to recall those who will never experience certain joys again due to their premature demise.
Feel the sun on their faces again
Highlighting the loss of simple pleasures for those who are no longer alive.
Watch their grandkids collide, let it break you inside
Emphasizing the emotional impact of not witnessing future family moments for those who have passed away.
Maybe this'll be the way you mend
Suggesting that keeping in mind the less fortunate might be a way to find emotional healing.
Go ahead and ask me
Repetition of the invitation to inquire about the speaker's coping mechanism.
How I make it through
The speaker is asked again about their strategy for navigating challenges.
Only way I know is
Reiteration of the speaker's approach to facing difficulties.
Keep livin' for the ones (ones who didn't make it)
Restating the commitment to living for those who didn't succeed, reinforcing its significance.
Livin' for the ones (ones who didn't make it)
Repeating the emphasis on living for those who faced adversity and did not make it.
Keep livin' for the ones (ones who didn't make it)
Continued emphasis on the commitment to live for those who experienced hardship.
Livin' for the ones (ones who didn't make it)
Final repetition, underscoring the dedication to living for those who did not succeed.
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