THE JOYS
Embracing Life's Joys: A Poetic Journey by Finlay Bradshaw
Lyrics
I was nine, playing Kirby with a can after school
I engaged in childhood activities, playing Kirby with a can after school.
Still in my uniform, yellow polos black jumpers too
I was still wearing my school uniform, consisting of yellow polos and black jumpers.
With a cork in my head ready to fizz up like a bottle of Prosecco
I had a metaphorical pressure (cork) in my head, ready to explode like a bottle of Prosecco, with undisclosed confessions.
With confessions that nobody knew
I carried burdens or secrets that nobody else knew about.
Stay strong, look up and take it all on the chin
Despite challenges, I maintained strength and faced difficulties head-on.
But my shoulders feeling colder than it's already been
However, the weight on my shoulders felt even colder than before.
Am I a different breed of person, one that doesn't deserve half of what I wanted
I question if I am a unique person who doesn't deserve what I desired.
I'm exhausted
Expressing exhaustion, possibly from the struggles faced.
I'm not afraid anymore of when they talk
I claim not to be afraid when people talk about me.
I lie, I'm terrified of it sometimes
Contradicting the previous line, I admit to feeling terrified at times.
I can't define it myself
I struggle to define my emotions or experiences.
But the joys, the joys, the joys of living
Emphasizing the positive aspects, the singer mentions the joys of living.
With you my love it makes the difference
These joys are associated with the singer's love, making a positive impact.
I feel that I can mend the past with you
Expressing a belief that the love can help heal or improve the past.
Then the adolescence hit us with a hint of revolution
Transitioning to adolescence, marked by a hint of rebellion or change.
Take the realisation that the people are pollution
A realization that people, in general, can be harmful or damaging.
I'm not having it, I'll make a name for myself
Determined to establish a reputation regardless of others' opinions.
Regardless of opinion, I'm the best around
Self-affirmation of being the best around.
And I sit and judge silence but don't stand up for it out loud
Passive judgment of silence without actively standing up against it.
For the fear of repercussions
Fear of potential negative consequences prevents self-expression.
I don't want to drag myself down anymore than I need to
Expressing a desire not to undermine oneself unnecessarily.
And I tell myself
Internal self-encouragement.
I'm not afraid anymore of when they talk
Repetition of the theme of not being afraid when people talk about the singer.
I lie, I'm terrified of it sometimes
Reiteration of feeling terrified despite the earlier claim of fearlessness.
I can't define it myself
Continued struggle to define personal experiences or emotions.
But the joys, the joys, the joys of living
Reiteration of the positive aspects and joys of living with the singer's love.
With you my love it makes the difference
Emphasizing the positive impact the singer's love has on the singer's life.
I feel that I can mend the past with you
Repeating the belief that the love can contribute to mending the past.
If it takes us years I'll be there beside you too
Commitment to standing beside the loved one, even if it takes years.
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