The Rock
Love's Departure: The Rock's Bittersweet Roll
Lyrics
When you wake up
Expressing the moment of waking up.
In the morning and you wonder
Reflecting on the absence of someone in the morning.
Why no one's beside you where I usually lay
Noticing the empty space where the person usually lies.
And you think you hear
Suggesting a distant noise, possibly metaphorical thunder.
The sound of a distant thunder
Interpreting the distant sound as the departure of something significant.
It's just your old rock rolling away
Describing the departure as the movement of an old rock.
I was your rock standing strong for you
Previously being a strong, supportive presence for the person.
There was nothing I wouldn't do
Expressing unwavering commitment and willingness to sacrifice.
No matter the cost I was ready to pay
Emphasizing readiness to bear any cost for the relationship.
Now you say I'm only holding you down
Receiving feedback of being a hindrance, holding the person down.
Like some old rock you've been dragging around
Comparing oneself to a burdensome rock that has been carried around.
Yes, I'm your rock but I'm rolling away
Acknowledging the role as a rock but expressing departure.
I'm rolling away on a downhill grade
Symbolizing a downward journey, possibly in the relationship.
But I'm coming to rest side
Anticipating a period of rest or resolution.
A mountain of love some day
Envisioning a future of substantial love and support.
'Cause I finally understand
Realizing the importance of stability and understanding.
If you're resting on shifting sands
Warning about the consequences of relying on unstable foundations.
Even a rock goes rolling away
Even a solid presence (rock) can move away under certain circumstances.
And I was your rock standing strong for you
Recalling the past role as a strong support.
There was nothing I wouldn't do
Reiterating the commitment and willingness to do anything.
No matter the cost I was ready to pay
Emphasizing the readiness to bear any cost for the relationship.
Oh now you say I'm only holding you down
Receiving feedback of being a hindrance, holding the person down.
Like some old rock you've been dragging around
Comparing oneself to a burdensome rock that has been carried around.
Yes, I'm your rock and I'm rolling away
Reiterating the departure as a rock, moving away.
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