Stand
Finding Light in Solitude: Unveiling the Meaning of Good Riddance's 'Stand'
Lyrics
So here I stand
Expressing the speaker's current position or stance.
Alone by the side of the road
Feeling isolated and standing alone on the roadside.
And I'm reaching for you
Seeking a connection with someone.
Someone to hold, something to cling to
Desiring comfort and stability.
I close my eyes
Closing off external stimuli, possibly to focus on inner thoughts or emotions.
I shove my hands in my pockets and smile
Concealing emotions behind a smile.
And the darkness drifts away
Overcoming darkness or challenges.
I'm at peace, if only once in a while
Finding inner peace, even if temporarily.
You don't understand
Expressing a lack of understanding from others.
There's nothing to say
Acknowledging a difficulty in expressing oneself.
When everything seems lost
Facing a situation of apparent loss or despair.
You can bet we'll somehow find a way
Expressing confidence in overcoming challenges.
Well, I'm feeling hurt
Experiencing emotional pain.
And I fought back some tears of my own
Resisting tears and internal struggles.
But there's something to be said for the ones
Recognizing the strength of those who face difficulties alone.
Who face the darkness alone
Highlighting the courage of confronting darkness independently.
You're too cool to care
Criticizing a perceived lack of empathy or concern.
Too self-righteous to see and believe
Describing someone as overly self-righteous and unaware.
It's a bond we'll never break
Emphasizing an unbreakable bond and a chance for change.
A chance for one more change of heart
Hope for a transformation of attitude or perspective.
You don't understand
Reiteration of a lack of understanding from others.
There's nothing to say
Repeating the difficulty in expressing oneself.
When everything seems lost
Revisiting a situation of apparent loss or despair.
You can bet we'll somehow find a way
Reaffirming confidence in overcoming challenges.
Did your ever think about the ones on top
Reflecting on those in positions of power or success.
Do you have the strength to shout it, ready or not
Questioning the strength and readiness to speak out against injustice.
So, I never thought I'd be the one complaining
Expressing surprise at finding oneself complaining.
But, I can't believe it's been inside me all this time
Discovering an unexpected realization within.
So here I stand!
Reiteration of the speaker's current stance or position.
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