Our Eyes
Embracing Turmoil: Grace Blue's Anthem of Resilience and Rebellion
Lyrics
Hold me down, hold me down as it all erupts
Seek support and comfort during challenging times as everything unfolds.
I might bite, I might fight, this is not enough
Expressing readiness to confront difficulties, acknowledging that current circumstances are insufficient.
I’ll play strong I’ll stand tall but you know I bluff
Presenting a facade of strength and resilience, but admitting to bluffing and vulnerability.
I’ll still kick and scream, I’ll get tough
Commitment to resistance and resilience, a determination to endure and fight back.
When my time is done I will no longer fight
Acceptance of the eventual end of the struggle, possibly in a broader life context.
I had my shot, they will say, I’ll shut down my heart
Reflecting on missed opportunities and potential criticism, contemplating emotional closure.
My feet they sometimes shake, wanna fall apart
Physical and emotional instability, a desire to maintain composure despite internal turmoil.
Some claim I was not meant for much
Acknowledging skepticism or doubt about personal worth and potential.
The people are lining up for the throne
Observing societal interest or validation, perhaps questioning one's place in a competitive environment.
And who am I, who am I to set the tone?
Reflecting on personal authority and influence, questioning the right to set the tone for others.
Our eyes were not bound to witness
Highlighting shared experiences or perspectives that transcend individual limitations.
Views that are narrow as our sickness
Commenting on narrow viewpoints influenced by collective ailments or societal issues.
Hold me tight hold me close, oh, the road is tough
Seeking emotional closeness and support during challenging moments.
Watch my blood boil up, this is not enough
Expressing dissatisfaction or frustration, indicating that the current situation is inadequate.
I will spill salt all over my nasty cuts
Symbolic gesture of dealing with emotional pain, using salt to address wounds.
I will try until my heart stops
Determination to persist and strive until the point of exhaustion or emotional fatigue.
The people are lining up for the throne
Reiteration of societal interest and competition for recognition or success.
And who am I, who am I to set the tone?
Continuation of self-reflection on personal authority and impact on others.
Our eyes were not bound to witness
Repeating the theme of shared experiences and a broader perspective beyond individual limitations.
Views that are narrow as our sickness
Reiterating the impact of collective issues on individual viewpoints.
Hold me while the road gets tough
Request for emotional support and connection during challenging times.
Hold me now
Emphasizing the need for immediate support and closeness.
Hold me while the road gets tough
Repetition of the plea for support, emphasizing the ongoing difficulty of the journey.
Hold me now
Reiteration of the need for immediate support, emphasizing the urgency of the moment.
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