If I Don't Stay
Navigating Shadows: A Poetic Journey Through Uncertainty
Lyrics
No one's ever gonna know for sure
No one can be certain about things without attempting to clarify them.
If we never try to make it clear
Uncertainty remains if efforts to communicate aren't made.
So I take time to explain
The singer takes the time to explain.
Sharks nibble and I'm out of here
Leaving a situation when faced with potential danger (symbolized by sharks).
Still messing with the same old fears
Continuing to deal with longstanding fears despite leaving.
Black eyes won't fight to absorb a true sublime
Being unable to fully appreciate or understand something beautiful or profound.
But if I don't stay, if I don't stay
Expresses hesitation or uncertainty about staying.
I got my conscience screaming "Where do we go from here?"
The conscience questions the direction or choices for the future.
If I don't stay if I don't stay
Reiterating the uncertainty or hesitation about staying.
I know the sky will catch me if I fall
Belief that safety or support will be found if one falls.
We tripping over every day
Struggling through daily challenges or experiences.
All we ever know is what to say
Our understanding is limited to what we express verbally.
Defend our right to be right
Defending the right to hold onto one's perspective or beliefs.
Come on now the end is near
Suggesting the imminent end of something significant.
But we're still messing with the same old fears
Continuing to grapple with longstanding fears despite the approaching end.
Lets try and fight to absorb a true sublime.
Attempting to fully understand or appreciate something beautiful or profound.
But if I don't stay, if I don't stay
Reiterating uncertainty about staying.
I got my conscience screaming "Where do we go from here?"
The conscience questions the direction or choices for the future, repeating the query.
If I don't stay if I don't stay
Reiterating uncertainty about staying, highlighting others' concerns.
I got my people screaming "What do we do with fear?"
Others express concern about dealing with fear.
If I don't stay, if I don't stay
Reiterating the questioning of the future direction or choices.
I got my conscience screaming "Where do we go from here?"
Reiterating uncertainty about staying, repeating the conscience's query.
If I don't stay if I don't stay
Reiterating uncertainty about staying, echoing earlier sentiments.
I know the sky will catch me if I...
Belief that safety or support will be found if one falls, left incomplete.
Don't say there's nothing left to know apart from all you know now
Encouragement to keep seeking knowledge beyond what is currently known.
Don't say it's over till these promises are made real somehow
Encouragement to persist until promises or commitments are fulfilled.
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