Loud Loud World
Navigating the Noise: A Reflection on Human Vulnerability
Lyrics
As I open up my eyes
Expressing awareness as the speaker opens her eyes.
I realize that I’m not the girl I used to be
Reflecting on personal growth and change.
And as I open up my ears
Acknowledging a shift in perception as she opens her ears.
I realize that I don’t hear what I used to hear
Noticing a change in what she hears, possibly metaphorical.
And sometimes it all seems so loud
Feeling overwhelmed by the noise of life.
I wish I could turn it all down
Desiring a break or escape from the overwhelming noise.
And even though I cannot see
Asserting that lack of sight doesn't mean a distorted reality.
doesn’t mean I'm in some alternate reality, yes
Addressing misconceptions about her blindness.
You’ve got to understand that I am human
Emphasizing her humanity despite any differences.
just like everyone else
Stating commonality with others as a human being.
Even though I’m blind don’t mean I’ve got a super mind
Rejecting assumptions about enhanced abilities due to blindness.
I’m just me I’m myself
Affirming her individuality and authenticity.
I am only human
Reiterating her humanity, emphasizing vulnerability.
And I am only a girl
Highlighting her identity as a girl in the challenging world.
in this loud loud world
Summarizing her existence in the chaotic world.
Ribbons, sit on a table
Introducing a metaphorical image of ribbons on a table.
from when I used to run track
Linking ribbons to a past when the speaker ran track.
I wish I could go back to those days of innocence
Expressing a desire to return to a more innocent time.
But now that I’m older
Conveying the weight of responsibility that comes with age.
it seems like the world
Describing the burden the speaker feels.
is on my shoulders
Highlighting the pressure of adulthood.
You saw those words coming
Suggesting anticipation or foresight by others.
well maybe you should come into my heart, and listen
Inviting someone to understand her by entering her heart.
Cuz I am only human (I am only human)
Repeating the affirmation of human vulnerability.
I am only human (I am only human)
Emphasizing the universal aspect of being human.
See I try my best like everyone else
Stating the effort to do one's best like everyone else.
I’m no superhero, I’m just myself
Rejecting the superhero stereotype, embracing authenticity.
And I am only a girl, in this loud loud world
Reaffirming her identity as a girl in the challenging world.
Sometimes it all seems so loud
Reiterating the overwhelming nature of life's noise.
I wish I could turn it all down
Expressing a desire to reduce the intensity of life's challenges.
Even though I cannot see
Asserting that lack of sight doesn't distort reality.
doesn’t mean I’m in some alternate reality
Repeating the idea that blindness doesn't alter perception.
Oh I, I’m only human (I’m only human)
Reaffirming vulnerability and humanity.
I’m only human (I’m only human)
Emphasizing the universal aspect of being human.
I try my best like everyone else, I’m no superhero, I’m just myself
Rejecting the superhero stereotype, embracing authenticity.
And I am only a girl, in this loud loud world
Reaffirming her identity as a girl in the challenging world.
I am only a girl (I’m only human)
Repeating the assertion of being only human.
I am only a girl (I’m only human)
-I am only a girl (I’m only human)
-I am only a girl (I’m only human)
-I’m only human
Final affirmation of human vulnerability and authenticity.
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