Patient
Unveiling the Soul's Journey: Heart Of Gold's 'Patient' Reflections
Lyrics
You can undress yourself back down to your ghost
You have the ability to expose your true self, stripped down to your innermost essence or soul.
I try to convince myself that i need it more than most
The speaker tries to justify the necessity of a particular experience, convincing themselves that it is more essential than for most people.
And all my memory i suppressed once i began to clear my head
Memories that were suppressed resurface as the speaker clears their mind, leaving space to make sense of what remains.
Left me just enough room to start making any sense of what’s left
There is enough mental clarity to start understanding and making sense of the remaining aspects of life.
Can you tell me what's left?
An inquiry into what remains or what is left after going through the process of self-discovery.
I didn’t think i’d ever let myself go crazy
The speaker didn't expect to lose control of their sanity.
I’d give up everything to let you in and save me
The willingness to sacrifice everything to allow someone else into their life and save them.
Cos i’m still teaching my heart to be patient
The speaker is in the process of teaching their heart to be patient, possibly in the context of love.
If i wanna love you
Expressing a condition for loving someone—requires patience.
You know i never really meant to keep you waiting
An acknowledgment that the speaker unintentionally made someone wait.
I’ll make another suggestion if you’d take it
Suggesting an alternative or additional proposal, if the other person is open to it.
Cos i’m still teaching my heart to be patient
Continuation of the process of teaching the heart to be patient, especially in the context of love.
If i wanna love you
Reiterating the condition for loving someone—requires patience.
(i was running away from all my problems)
Reflecting on a period of avoiding or escaping problems.
oh thank heaven
An expression of gratitude or relief.
i’ve had a premonition, man you’ve gotta be more careful
Having a forewarning or intuition, advising someone to be cautious with their words in conversation.
what you say in conversation
Highlighting the importance of being careful with what is said during a conversation.
it’s a private intervention, you forget were the same
Referring to a private intervention and recognizing the commonality between individuals.
i’m only trying to let the rest of me
The speaker is attempting to align different aspects of themselves.
catch up with my brain
Striving to synchronize the physical self with the thoughts or mind.
I didn’t think i’d ever let myself go crazy
Similar to line 7, reiterating the unexpected loss of mental composure.
I’d give up everything to let you in and save me
Willing to sacrifice everything for someone else to enter their life and provide salvation.
Cos i’m still teaching my heart to be patient
Continuation of the process of teaching the heart to be patient, possibly in the context of love.
If i wanna love you
Repeating the condition for loving someone—requires patience.
You know i never really meant to keep you waiting
Acknowledging unintentional delays in responding or being available.
I’ll make another suggestion if you’d take it
Offering another suggestion or option, subject to the other person's acceptance.
Cos i’m still teaching my heart to be patient
Continuation of the process of teaching the heart to be patient, especially in the context of love.
If i wanna love you
Reiterating the condition for loving someone—requires patience.
i’m still learning the difference between the dreams i’ve had
The speaker is still in the process of distinguishing between dreams and reality.
and heaven, i can’t tell, oh no i’ve gotta figure it out
Expressing difficulty in discerning between dreams and a heavenly state, indicating a need for clarity.
you can undress yourself back down to your ghost
Repetition of line 1, emphasizing the ability to reveal one's true self.
i try to convince myself that i need it more than most
Repeating the attempt to convince oneself of the greater need for a particular experience.
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