Circles
Navigating Life's Spirals: Lost, Broken, and Embracing the Journey
Lyrics
Well, you know where you are and you know where you've been
Reflecting on one's current state and past experiences.
But, oh, my brother, you're lost like me
Acknowledging a sense of being lost, shared with a brotherly figure.
And I'd offer a hand
Willingness to help or support, but recognizing limitations.
But you know that you can't cut any corners when you're going in circles
Understanding the difficulty of shortcuts in resolving issues.
When you're going
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of challenges and setbacks.
So you look to the sky and start trusting your feet
Seeking guidance from external sources while navigating challenges.
To find the right path, and now you're not like me
Observing a divergence from the speaker's own experiences.
I was never the type to put my trust into my luck
Admitting a lack of trust in luck, preferring a more calculated approach.
It's gone, if it was there to begin with
Reflecting on the absence of luck and its impact.
Either way, there's a hole we're digging right beneath our feet
Highlighting the self-destructive behavior that undermines progress.
We might say that we know what we're doing
Acknowledging a facade of confidence despite uncertainties.
But who are we kidding?
Questioning the sincerity of self-assurance.
Now you're home, got dirt on your hands
Returning home with evidence of struggles and challenges.
And, oh, my brother, you're broke like me
Expressing shared financial hardship with a brotherly figure.
Got lost in the woods, got caught up in scams
Recounting being misled and facing the consequences.
Got nothing but headaches from all your plans
Listing the negative outcomes of ambitious plans.
But I got no answers, and neither did you
Admitting a lack of solutions and shared uncertainty.
Got a rock for a heart now, and you hold a grudge or two
Describing emotional hardness and lingering resentment.
But as soon as you can, just let it all go
Encouraging the release of negative emotions for healing.
Take a word from someone who knows
Seeking advice from someone with experience.
So let's have a drink and take shots at the moon
Suggesting a release through shared experiences, perhaps involving escapism.
We can tear the sky down, burn the scenery too
Proposing a rebellious act with potential consequences.
We got nothing to lose
Embracing a sense of abandon and lack of attachment.
So let's pick a fight and cut our knuckles on whatever's around now
Advocating for confronting challenges, even if it results in physical harm.
Let's toss out these dreams and watch them all fall
Rejecting unrealistic aspirations and accepting their demise.
We don't need them anymore
Claiming independence from discarded dreams.
Now we know where we stand
Acknowledging clarity and understanding of one's position.
Now we know where we stand
Reiterating the newfound awareness of one's situation.
Now we know where we stand, so we know where we'll likely sink, too
Anticipating future challenges despite current awareness.
Either way, there's a hole we're filling right beneath our feet
Highlighting the continued self-destructive tendencies.
We might say that we know what we're doing
Maintaining a facade of knowledge and control despite uncertainties.
But who are we kidding?
Repeating the skepticism about self-awareness and control.
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