Map of the World
Journey Through Life: A Map on My Face
Lyrics
There is a map of the world
Reference to a metaphorical map on the singer's face symbolizing life experiences.
That lies upon my weary face
Expressing the impact of life's challenges on the singer's appearance.
Each line representing a mile
Each facial line represents a journey or experience.
I have traveled from place to place
Reflection on the extensive travels and varied experiences in different places.
The colours are fading
Suggesting that the vividness of memories is diminishing.
The edges are tattered
Indicating wear and tear on the metaphorical map, possibly from life's hardships.
It's grown a little worn with age
Implies the singer's growth and aging through the map's aging.
There is a map of the world
Reiteration of the presence of the map on the face.
That lies upon my weary face
Reemphasizing the impact of life on the singer's countenance.
That I cannot erase
Stating an inability to erase the map, suggesting that experiences are indelible.
I cannot erase
Repetition for emphasis on the inability to erase the map.
Ooh-ooh
Additional emphasis on the impossibility of erasing the map.
I cannot erase
-The current of life pulled me under
Describing a challenging moment where life's force overwhelmed the singer.
And I was swept away
Expressing being carried away by the challenges of life.
Expanding the distance between us
Highlighting the growing emotional distance between the singer and others.
Every second to every day
Conveying a constant struggle to maintain connections amidst life's challenges.
I thought I had given
Suggesting the singer believed they had given their all to life's demands.
All I could offer
Effort to resist external pressures or conflicts.
While trying to keep the dogs at bay
Reference to fending off troubles while navigating life's difficulties.
But the current of life pulled me under
Reiteration of being overwhelmed by life's challenges.
And I was swept away
Reemphasizing the impact of life's force sweeping the singer away.
Beneath the tidal wave
Metaphorical description of being submerged and facing a powerful life event.
Beneath the tidal wave
-Ooh-ooh
-Beneath the tidal wave
-Beneath the tidal wave
Reiteration of the submerged state and inevitability of being erased.
I will be erased
Expressing an acceptance of being erased or changed by life's challenges.
There is a map of the world
Restating the existence of the map on the singer's face.
That lies upon my weary face
Reemphasizing the impact of life on the singer's countenance.
There is a map of the world
Final reiteration of the presence and impact of the world map on the singer's face.
That lies upon my weary face
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