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You pinch your cheeks, bring back the colour
You're trying to revive your spirit, symbolized by pinching your cheeks to bring back color.
some winter sun could make a world of difference
A small amount of warmth or positivity, like winter sun, can have a significant impact on your outlook.
But you belong here
You have a sense of belonging in your current situation.
Wed to a time zone
Your life is bound to a specific time zone, possibly indicating constraints or limitations.
of draughty hearts
Your environment is characterized by cold and unwelcoming emotions ("draughty hearts").
of stoic arts and crafts
You live in a world of resilience and unexpressed emotions ("stoic arts and crafts").
Try to be brave, make it go away
You're advised to face challenges bravely, attempting to overcome difficulties.
leave the light on sometimes all night
Leaving the light on signifies a persistent hope or optimism, even during difficult times.
and carry on regardless
Continue with your life despite challenges; don't be paralyzed by the difficulties.
so you wont get swallowed up by the darkness
Avoid succumbing to the metaphorical darkness or negativity that surrounds you.
try to be brave, don’t give the game the away
Stay resilient, keeping your struggles hidden to maintain strength.
You're a strong one, just carry on and
Recognizing your inner strength, encouraging yourself to persevere.
No one needs to notice
No need for others to notice your struggles; internalize your battles.
that there’s only silence holding this
Silence is the only thing holding together a challenging situation.
Always prepared to make excuses
Readiness to offer explanations or justifications to maintain harmony.
To go along, to nod in firm agreement
Agreeing with others, possibly to avoid conflict or maintain relationships.
But there's no rest on shakey ground,
Rest is elusive in uncertain or unstable circumstances ("shaky ground").
And we are guilty of looking down
Acknowledging a tendency to look down on others, perhaps with judgment or superiority.
Careless creatures trying to save face
Individuals are careless in their attempts to save face or protect their image.
These are the screen shots
Referencing snapshots or memories, possibly implying a retrospective view.
This is the version we live
This is the current reality or version of life that is being experienced.
To keep on smiling
To continue smiling despite challenges or difficulties.
To strain it all through a sieve
To filter and strain through difficulties, possibly to find meaning or positivity.
When you’ve got nothing, when you’ve got nothing to give
In challenging times when you have nothing, maintain a facade and hide your struggles.
Turn up the filter and don’t admit it
Increase the filtering or suppression of emotions and difficulties; don't admit vulnerability.
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