No Straight Line
Navigating Life's Curves: No Straight Line by Frank Hammersland
Lyrics
There is no straight line
There isn't a direct, uncomplicated path.
From here and back
There's no straightforward route from the current point to the starting point.
There´s a one-way sign
There's a sign indicating movement in only one direction in the dead-end street.
In the cul-de-sac
Highlighting the confined or restricted nature of the situation.
You know it cuts both ways
The situation or decision has consequences that affect everyone involved.
When you meet the challenge
When faced with a challenge, the outcomes can have dual effects or repercussions.
It´s all about the race without a doubt
It's primarily about the competition or journey without uncertainty.
There is no straight line
Reiterating the absence of a straightforward path.
From here and back
Similar to line 2, emphasizing the absence of an easy return path.
There´s a one-way sign
A repeated emphasis on the restriction to one direction in the dead-end street.
In the cul-de-sac
Reemphasizing the confined or limited nature of the situation.
You grab a hold on me
Someone or something provides support or stability.
When I lose my ballance
When one loses balance or stability, the other person takes control or provides support.
You take control of me
When feeling defeated or low, someone else takes charge or offers guidance.
When I´m down and out
When in a difficult situation, someone else comes into control or assistance.
So many raindrops colliding on rooftops
Imagery of many problems occurring simultaneously, yet hope for improvement.
Inviting the sun to shine through again
Despite challenges, there's an invitation for hope and positivity to re-emerge.
All the kings horses and all the kings men
Efforts made to bring things back together despite difficulties.
Try to tie things together with rubberbands
Attempts to fix or mend things, possibly in a makeshift manner.
There is no straight line
Reiterating the absence of a clear, direct path.
From here and back
Reemphasizing the absence of a straightforward return path.
There´s a one-way sign
Repetition of the one-way movement in the dead-end street.
In the cul-de-sac
Restating the confined or limited nature of the situation.
Bon voyage
A phrase wishing a pleasant journey or trip.
She gently sang
Someone softly or gently expresses a departure.
Someday you will return
An expectation or belief in a future return or coming back.
Like a boomerang
Comparing the return to a boomerang's trajectory.
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