Feelin' Free
Embracing Freedom: Caleb Caudle's Poetic Journey Through Simplicity and Yearning
Lyrics
Another butterfly in a spider's web
Metaphorically trapped or ensnared in a precarious situation, like a butterfly caught in a spider's web
At nights I don't sleep I just lay there in my bed
Experiencing restlessness or insomnia, unable to sleep, contemplating thoughts while lying in bed
I count the sheep, try to outrun my thoughts
Attempting to distract oneself from troubling thoughts by counting sheep, a common technique to induce sleep
Try not to think about what everything costs
Avoiding contemplating the expenses or emotional toll associated with certain things
It was simple back then
Reflecting on a past that seemed more straightforward or uncomplicated
Now its not
Contrasting the past simplicity with a more complex present
It was what you see is what you got
Describing a time when transparency and honesty were prevalent
Always be the one with the grass stained knees
Embracing a carefree attitude, willing to get dirty while exploring and playing
Wanderin' through the woods and feelin' free
Enjoying the freedom found in wandering through nature
Another time and another place
Referencing another time and place in the past
Virginia creeper creepin' all over my face
Describing vines, possibly metaphorically, encroaching on personal space or identity
Got the rust to prove it and I'm underdressed
Having physical evidence (rust) of experiences and feeling somewhat unprepared or inadequately dressed for a situation
Quiet all around except the middle of my chest
Feeling isolated or quiet in surroundings except for the palpitations or emotional turmoil represented by the chest
It was simple back then
Reiterating the simplicity of the past
Now its not
Contrasting the past simplicity with the complexity of the present
It was what you see is what you got
Describing a time when authenticity and transparency were more prevalent
Always be the one with the heart on his sleeve
Always being emotionally open or vulnerable, not afraid to show emotions
Wanderin' through the woods and feelin' free
Finding freedom and solace in wandering through nature
It's true I really ever only wanted to be
Expressing a desire to pursue freedom and liberation
A slave to things that'll set me free
Willingness to be devoted to things that bring freedom, even if it means being bound to them
An hourglass goin' in reverse
Metaphorically referring to time reversing, possibly wanting to reclaim lost time or relive past moments
Every kind of magic without any kind of curse
Seeking various forms of wonder or enchantment without any negative consequences
It was simple back then
Reiterating the past's simplicity
Now its not
Highlighting the contrast between the past simplicity and the present complexity
It was what you see is what you got
Describing a time when transparency and authenticity were more common
Always be the one with the head full of dreams
Always having a mind full of aspirations and ambitions
Wanderin' through the woods and feelin' free
Finding freedom and contentment in exploring nature
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