Lyrics
When the walls come down
Reflecting on a moment when barriers or defenses break down.
I’ll confess to priests of progress
Expressing a willingness to confess or admit to those advancing in knowledge or technology.
every transgression, candidly and calm,
Admitting and discussing every wrongdoing openly and calmly.
as if I weren’t so proud,
Despite confessing, retaining a sense of pride or self-importance.
I’ve made space to fill.
Creating room in life for new experiences or relationships.
Was this all for nothing?
Questioning the value of past efforts or actions.
I’m lost. Am I on the right path.
Expressing a feeling of being lost and uncertain about the chosen path in life.
Is god even listening
Questioning the existence of a higher power and whether it pays attention to individual struggles.
or was it all a laugh at my expense?
Wondering if life's challenges are merely a cosmic joke at one's expense.
I don’t know about fate
Expressing uncertainty about predestined outcomes in life.
but I felt the Big Bang, a car crash,
Describing intense experiences, symbolized by the Big Bang and a car crash.
in every broken heart I’ve held and buried out back.
Finding echoes of pain and heartbreak in personal relationships.
Could I one day settle down
Pondering the possibility of settling down and embracing domestic life.
become a good husband and father?
Contemplating the potential roles of a good husband and father.
Would anyone hear this song?
Doubting the impact or reception of the creative work represented by the song.
Was it worth the bother?
Questioning the overall worth or significance of life's endeavors.
A fool’s paradise.
Referring to a situation that seems perfect but is illusory or unattainable.
Steady on, my friend.
Encouraging oneself or others to remain steady in the face of uncertainty.
We don’t know how this all plays out.
Acknowledging the unpredictability of life's outcomes.
Into the jaws of anyone who means us harm. They’ll know
Facing challenges bravely, even when confronted by those with harmful intentions.
we’re carved from stone.
Asserting resilience and strength, emphasizing a solid and unyielding nature.
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