By Then
Confronting Fear and Self-Doubt: Finding Resolution in 'By Then'
Lyrics
Why am I so afraid
Expressing fear and uncertainty about something
That I might not be able to write again
Fear of losing the ability to write; a concern about creative block or loss of inspiration
Things will change
Acknowledging an impending change
I know
Awareness of the inevitability of change
But I’m hoping
Expressing hope amid change
That I’ll work it out by then
Confidence in resolving issues by a certain time ("by then")
By then
Repetition for emphasis on the specified time ("by then")
By then
Reiteration of the hope for resolution
Why do I even try
Questioning personal effort and motivation
To convince my self
Doubting one's ability to self-convince
To convince my self
-When will I
Pondering when personal improvement will occur
Ever stop
Reflecting on the need to heed one's own advice
To take my advice
The struggle to follow one's own guidance
Take my own advice
-Show me how
Seeking guidance or assistance from someone else
Now you know
Acknowledging shared knowledge or understanding
And I’ll meet you there
Commitment to meeting someone at a specific point in the future
I will meet you there
-Oh when it’s over the world will look a little bit smaller now
Anticipating a changed perspective after a significant event
And when I figure it out I’ll stand a little bit taller now
Expecting personal growth and increased self-esteem after overcoming challenges
If I get a little closer might forget that I’ve come so far
Concerns about losing sight of progress when getting closer to a goal
But when it’s over the world will start to look like it’s small enough
Positive outlook on the world becoming more manageable after challenges
Don’t look back now it might be too far to fall
Cautioning against dwelling on the past to avoid potential consequences
Don’t say that now I know that you’ve learned it all
Advising against negative statements or thoughts
Don’t look back now it might be too far to fall
Reiteration of the caution against looking back
Don’t say that now
Reiteration of the advice against negative expressions
Why am I so afraid
Repetition of the initial fear and uncertainty
That I might not be able to write again
Reiteration of the fear of losing creative abilities
Things will change
Repetition of the acknowledgment of impending change
I know
Reiteration of awareness of the inevitability of change
But I’m hoping
Reiteration of hope amid change
That I’ll work it out by then
Confidence in resolving issues by a specified time ("by then")
By then
Repetition for emphasis on the specified time ("by then")
By then
Reiteration of the hope for resolution
By then
Repetition of hope for resolution, emphasizing a future point in time
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