Beautiful Things
Navigating Temptations: Corey Smith's Reflection on Beautiful Struggles
Lyrics
I got a problem I hate to admit
I acknowledge a problem that I dislike admitting.
Hell, no one likes talkin' about it
No one enjoys discussing this issue.
It's the painful condition of every man,
Refers to the universal struggle or difficulty faced by every man.
We'd all be saints here without it
Without this problem, we would all be morally upright or virtuous.
It's these beautiful things
Beautiful things that captivate and attract, despite potential harm.
I'm like a moth to a flame
Compares the speaker's attraction to these things to a moth drawn to a flame.
And it's buring my wings away
The allure of these beautiful things is causing harm or destruction.
It's money and sex
Listing some of the beautiful things: money and sex.
It's money and drugs
Expands the list to include money and drugs.
It's the longing to look young forever
Describes the desire to maintain a youthful appearance.
It's reachin' for more when you're all ready full
Reaching for more despite being already satisfied or full.
It's all this destructive behavior
Refers to engaging in destructive behavior associated with these desires.
It's these beautiful flames
Similar to line 6, emphasizing the captivating nature of these beautiful things.
I'm like a moth to a flame
Reiterates the moth-to-flame metaphor, highlighting the danger.
And it's burning my wings away
Repeats the idea that the attraction is causing harm or negative consequences.
And noone promises tomorrow
Expresses the uncertainty of the future, emphasizing the impermanence of life.
Our best laid plans might go to waste, oh they may
Plans and efforts might not yield the expected results.
It all might tumble down around us
Despite potential challenges, the speaker won't be afraid.
But I won't be afraid, No I won't be afraid
Reaffirms the lack of fear, possibly due to faith and grace.
Cause I've got a little faith and a holy grace
The speaker relies on faith and divine grace for strength.
And we've got love in our hearts
Love is present in the speaker's heart, contributing to resilience.
And I'm tryin real hard to do somethin good today
The speaker is actively striving to do something positive or virtuous today.
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