It Takes Time
Navigating Depths: Unraveling the Metaphor in 'It Takes Time'
Lyrics
The water\'s getting deeper and I can\'t feel my feet
The water is becoming deeper, and the singer is losing sensation in their feet.
I keep on bailing buckets, but it flows right back to me
Despite efforts to remove water (problems), it keeps returning, creating a persistent challenge.
And everything is put away, the children are asleep
Everything is organized and quiet; the children are asleep, but the problem persists.
But the water\'s getting deeper, and I can\'t feel my feet
The water continues to rise, and the singer is losing touch with reality.
How am I gonna make time
The singer is pondering how to manage or find time amidst the challenges.
Oh, this is gonna take time
The resolution of the problem will require a considerable amount of time.
How am I gonna make time
Reiteration of the challenge of finding time amidst difficulties.
Everything looks different, colors all seem strange
Perception has changed, and the world seems unfamiliar or unsettling.
And light comes down in shafts, here underneath the waves
Light penetrates in an unusual way, possibly representing insights in challenging situations.
And everything is in its place and the children are asleep
Despite the apparent order, the water problem persists while the children are asleep.
But the water\'s getting deeper, and I can\'t feel my feet
The issue deepens, affecting the singer's ability to feel grounded.
(Chorus)
Reiteration of the challenging situation, emphasizing the need for time.
I am provider, but Providence has been swayed
The singer acknowledges their role as a provider, but external factors have influenced the situation.
And by design nothing is ever the same
Things have changed intentionally, and nothing remains the same.
I thought that time had only one way to go
Time, which seemed straightforward, has proven to have unpredictable paths.
I learned how to swim, but not to breathe underwater
The singer has learned to adapt to challenges but struggles in specific aspects, like breathing underwater.
(Chorus)
Reiteration of the challenging situation and the need for time.
I can\'t feel my feet
Emphasizes the loss of sensation in the feet, possibly symbolizing a loss of connection or stability.
I can\'t feel my feet
Repetition of the loss of feeling in the feet, underscoring the severity of the challenge.
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