Another Blow On The Bruise
Echoes of Shadows: Navigating Life's Bruises with Gavin Friday
Lyrics
Twenty years ago I was just a boy.
Reflecting on being a young boy two decades ago.
.. time goes so slow when you're havin' fun.
Time seemed slower when experiencing enjoyment.
.. my favourite stars are out tonight.
Expressing appreciation for the stars visible at the moment.
so I feel somewhat justified,
Feeling somewhat validated or justified in some way.
another excuse to confuse, abuse and forget mys
Using excuses to confuse, mistreat, and forget oneself.
Here I go... now I know...
Beginning an action with awareness or understanding.
show me the river to drown all my sorrows.
Desiring a metaphorical river to drown sorrows.
.. another blow on the bruise.
Receiving another emotional blow or hurt.
another blow on the bruise.
Reiterating the experience of enduring emotional pain.
one touch of darkness and you know where you are. for this is my,
Darkness symbolizes a familiar and uncomfortable place.
D true friend... and you know old friends are the best
Recognizing the reliability of old friends.
friends 'cause they know just who you are.
Old friends understand one's true identity.
.. they take you to a place where you can hide your
Old friends provide a sanctuary to hide one's shame.
disgrace and leave you all alone... swing low
Feeling alone but refusing to express vulnerability.
Wing high... my friends I never cry.
Emphasizing strength by not showing emotions.
Way down... deep low... to the place where we must
Descending to a metaphorical low point.
go... another blow on the bruise.
Experiencing another emotional blow or hurt.
another blow on the bruise.
Reiterating the experience of enduring emotional pain.
.. I'm just the once upon a time man,
Identifying oneself as a storyteller of the past.
inviting you to a dream of mine. so welcome,
Inviting others into a personal dream or narrative.
T you come now? but just take your time and when you
Encouraging visitors to take their time in understanding.
go back with those stories you gotta tell,
Reminding others that their perspective may differ.
just remember my heaven is another man's hell.
Recognizing that one's paradise may be another's torment.
.. the door is always open, the door is never closed
Metaphorically leaving the door open for opportunities.
Nd the story is never told.
Implies secrecy or confidentiality in the story.
.. so... show me the river to drown all my sorrows.
Reiterating the desire for solace in a metaphorical river.
.. another blow on the bruise, another blow on the bruise.
Experiencing another emotional blow or hurt.
You can take me in, throw me out,
Being subjected to various actions without changing.
cut me up, shut me out... nothing you do or say will
Remaining steadfast despite external actions or words.
change my ways. I've been there before and I've come
Returning to a familiar situation despite past experiences.
back for more... so ya all gotta sing... singalong now
Encouraging collective singing as a coping mechanism.
Swing low! swing high! my friends I never cry.
Emphasizing emotional strength through avoidance of tears.
way down! deep low! to the place where you must go.
Returning to a metaphorical low point.
.. to the place where you must go.
Reiterating the return to a difficult place.
.. another blow on the bruise. another blow on the bruise.
Experiencing another emotional blow or hurt.
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