The Knife
Embracing Change: Navigating Life's Twists with Ex Post Facto
Lyrics
Oh how nothing stays the same
Change is a constant in life; nothing remains static.
You wake up on a Tuesday
A specific day (Tuesday) is highlighted to emphasize a sudden realization.
and everything has changed
Everything has transformed, possibly unexpectedly.
A light goes out in your life
A significant loss or change occurs.
And every day thereafter
Following the event, there's a constant feeling of fear or avoidance.
you’re just running from the knife
Metaphorically running away from a threatening or painful situation.
What’s there when you get up that hill?
Questioning what awaits at the peak or after overcoming a challenge.
I hear everything is quiet
Expectation of tranquility but experiencing persistent movement.
And nothing’s ever still
Nothing remains stationary; constant change is a norm.
What’s there when you wake yourself up?
Upon awakening, facing the reality and the need to continue.
You take another breath to move on
Survival instinct, carrying on despite difficulties.
pretend like it’s enough
Acting as if moving forward is sufficient, though it might not feel so.
Oh how I wish we’d stay the same
Desire for consistency or stability amidst changes.
when I wake up every day and I
Reflecting on a loved one's image, possibly missed or absent.
think about your face
The contemplation of a familiar face brings emotional impact.
I’m so lucky to believe
Feeling fortunate to believe in someone's freedom from pretense.
you’re free from all the posers
Perceiving someone as genuine and unaffected by insincerity.
and sippin’ beragines
Engaging in activities or enjoying life without artificiality.
What’s there when you get up that hill?
Reiteration of the curiosity about what lies beyond a challenge or change.
I hear everything is quiet
Expectation of calmness contradicted by continuous movement.
And nothing’s ever still
Reinforcing the idea that nothing remains static or motionless.
What’s there when you wake yourself up?
Resuming the journey despite uncertainties or difficulties.
You take another breath to move on
Continuing onward despite doubts, pretending it's sufficient.
pretend like it’s enough
Carrying on, even if it might not feel like it's enough.
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