No Words
Silent Echoes: Cody Jinks' Reflections on Life and Love
Lyrics
My whole view of the world has changed
The speaker's perspective on the world has shifted.
I guess that comes with age
Attributing this change to growing older.
I don't believe there is good in every man
The speaker no longer holds the belief that every man possesses inherent goodness.
Like I did back then
Contrasting their current belief with a previous, more optimistic outlook.
And I may drink more than I should
Admitting to excessive drinking.
You've seen me on the floor
Reference to being visibly drunk ("on the floor").
I've spent my lifetime in this cage I've built around me
Metaphorically trapped within self-imposed limitations or habits.
Bangin' on the doors
Expressing frustration while attempting to break free from these limitations.
And no words
Emphasizing the ineffable nature of their feelings.
Could ever say how much I need you
Highlighting an inability to express the depth of their need for someone.
With you here
Signifying the importance of the person's presence in the speaker's life.
You make this life I live worth livin'
Stating that the person makes life worthwhile.
Heaven knows I've broke your heart
Admitting to causing emotional pain.
I can't take that away
Accepting responsibility for causing heartbreak.
All I'm worth is just this promise that I've made to you
The speaker's value lies in honoring a commitment made to the person.
To stand beside you just like you have stood beside me
Promising loyalty and support akin to what the person has shown.
And no words
Reiterating the inability to express the depth of need for the person.
Could ever say how much I need you
Reiterating the intensity of reliance on the person.
With you here
Reaffirming the person's significance in making life meaningful.
You make this life I live worth livin'
Stating that the person's presence gives purpose to life.
And you could be much better off
Suggesting that the person might have a better life without the speaker.
God knows, without me
Expressing a belief that the person's life could improve if not tied to the speaker.
And that's why
Explaining the reason behind the speaker's inability to articulate feelings.
I just can't find the words
Expressing difficulty in finding words to convey thoughts or emotions.
You could be much better off
Reiterating the notion that the person might fare better without the speaker.
God knows, without me
Repeating the belief that the person's life could improve without the speaker's presence.
And that's why
Restating the reason for the speaker's inability to express feelings.
I just can't find the words
Reiterating the difficulty in finding words to convey thoughts or emotions.
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