Hold on to Nothing
Embracing the Void: David Gray's Reflection on Life's Harsh Realities
Lyrics
Hold on to nothing
Encouragement to retain nothing, possibly emphasizing the transient nature of life or possessions.
Hold on to coldest steel
Suggesting holding onto something cold and unfeeling, possibly symbolizing detachment or resilience.
It chills you down inside
Describing the cold feeling inside, hinting at emotional or spiritual chill when faced with reality.
When you see just what is real
Observation that reality can be harsh or unsettling when truly seen.
Paste it up and tear it down
Reference to the cyclical nature of creation and destruction, suggesting impermanence.
Move it on along the rushing road
Encouraging to keep moving forward despite challenges, symbolized by the rushing road.
Seventeen Fahrenheit
Specific temperature reference, possibly reinforcing the harshness of the environment.
Feel the winter grow
Invoking the sensation of winter intensifying, metaphorically representing difficult times.
There's nowhere to write it
Repetition emphasizing the difficulty of finding a place to express or record thoughts or emotions.
There's nowhere to write it
-There's nowhere to write it down
-There's nowhere to write it
-There's nowhere to write it
-There's nowhere to write it down
-Nowhere to write it down
Highlighting the challenge of recording or preserving one's experiences or feelings.
Write it down
Reiteration of the struggle to document or hold onto something meaningful.
Step down the alley
Depicting a journey down a difficult path, possibly symbolizing life's challenges.
Walking against the stony crowd
Walking against a crowd, implying resistance to societal norms or pressures.
Trying not to listen
Trying to avoid external influences or negativity represented by the loud shouts.
Oh but they shout so loud
Illustrating the impact of external forces that can be overwhelming.
Chew you up and spit you out
Describing a destructive process, possibly reflecting on the harshness of life's challenges.
Crush you 'tween its finger and its thumb
Symbolizing the oppressive nature of the world, with potential harm and pressure.
This world in all its anger
Reflecting on the world's hostility and the inevitability of facing challenges.
Oh and there's always more to come
Acknowledging the continuous cycle of difficulties and challenges in life.
There's nowhere to write it
Reiteration of the struggle to find a place to express or document thoughts or emotions.
There's nowhere to write it
-There's nowhere to write it down
-There's nowhere to write it
-There's nowhere to write it
-There's nowhere to write it down
-Nowhere to write it down
-Write it down
Reemphasizing the challenge of writing down or preserving something meaningful.
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