Bark Thickening
Unspoken Echoes: Exploring Life's Unvoiced Chapters in 'Bark Thickening'
Lyrics
There is no learner's permit
There is no beginner's guide or preparation for the challenges of family life.
For the family meal
Family gatherings are not easy; they are complex and significant.
Table slick with history
The dining table carries the weight of the family's past experiences and stories.
Dribbling down our heels
The impact of the family's history is evident and affecting every step.
Sitting here, I wonder
Reflecting on existence, contemplating mortality while seated at the table.
When we'll all be dead
The inevitability of death is acknowledged, prompting introspection.
I'm not afraid to die, but
The fear is not of death itself but of unspoken words and unresolved issues.
I fear the things we'll leave unsaid
The concern lies in the potential regrets of leaving important things unsaid.
I feel the bark thickening
The emotional armor, represented by "bark," is becoming thicker and more protective.
Slow, resilient
The emotional resilience is growing slowly, adapting to life's challenges.
Moments passing with an ache
Time passes with a lingering emotional pain, comparable to a phantom limb.
Like a phantom limb
An ache reminiscent of a missing limb, signifying the enduring impact of past experiences.
What am I supposed to do?
A sense of confusion or helplessness about navigating through life's challenges.
I want to hear the parts of you
The desire to understand the hidden and vulnerable aspects of a person.
That breathe when no one's
Yearning to witness the genuine, unguarded self that emerges when alone.
In the room
The longing to experience the authentic self beyond social constraints.
I feel the bark thickening
A repetition emphasizing the thickening emotional defenses.
Slow, resilient
Reiterating the gradual strengthening of emotional resilience.
Moments passing with an ache
Time continues, leaving behind a persistent emotional pain like a phantom limb.
Like a phantom limb
Recalling the lasting impact of past experiences and challenges.
I feel the bark thickening
The emotional armor intensifies, becoming more resistant and enduring.
Slow, resilient
Continued growth in emotional resilience, adapting to life's difficulties.
Moments passing with an ache
Time passes, leaving behind a lingering emotional pain akin to a phantom limb.
Like a phantom limb
Reinforcing the enduring impact of past experiences on one's emotional state.
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