Man in the Making
Journey of Self-Discovery: Man in the Making by Holly Williams
Lyrics
He's a man in the making, afraid like a child
Expresses the subject's transitional state, being a work in progress, experiencing fear similar to a child.
Who clings to all his fear
Describes how the individual clings to their fears.
And I am his safety, the one with the love
The speaker sees themselves as the source of comfort and love for the person undergoing transformation.
Trying to see things clear and block his shadows
The speaker is trying to provide clarity and protect the person from their inner struggles or dark aspects.
What do you want from me
Rhetorical question asking about the expectations placed on the speaker.
I have been everything that I could be
Reflects on the speaker having done everything possible in their capacity.
You're just a man in the making
Reiterates that the person is still evolving and not fully formed as a man.
What do you need from me
Another rhetorical question inquiring about the person's needs.
After everything I've given you for free
Highlights the speaker's generosity and the recipient's ongoing development.
You're just a man in the making
Reaffirms that the person is still becoming a man, indicating a sense of incompleteness.
Hey, don't lose your patience
Encourages the person not to lose their composure or persistence during this transformative phase.
My joy in the morning, my pain in the night
Describes the person as bringing both joy and pain at different times.
Scattered he defines
Suggests that the person's identity is scattered or not fully formed.
And I'd like to help him discover himself
The speaker expresses a desire to assist the person in self-discovery.
But after all that I've done, only he is qualified
Despite the speaker's efforts, the person alone is qualified to define themselves.
What do you want from me
Repeats the earlier question about expectations and efforts.
I have been everything that I could be
Reiterates the speaker's exhaustive efforts in shaping the person's growth.
You're just a man in the making
Emphasizes the ongoing process of becoming a man.
What do you need from me
Repeats the question about the person's needs, highlighting the speaker's continuous support.
After everything I've given you for free
Acknowledges the speaker's considerable contributions without expecting anything in return.
You're just a man in the making
Reiterates the theme of the person evolving into a man.
Don't lose your patience
Repeats the encouragement for the person not to lose patience during their growth.
You wrestle with faith, you wrestle with your needs
Describes the person's inner struggles with faith and needs.
You claim that I don't understand
The person feels misunderstood in their struggles, claiming the speaker lacks understanding.
But believe me, I see it deeper than you
The speaker asserts a deep understanding of the person's struggles despite the claims otherwise.
Attempting it all too fast, prepare for a crash
Advises the person against rushing their development, anticipating potential setbacks.
What do you want from me?
Repeats the question about expectations, emphasizing the speaker's comprehensive efforts.
I have been everything that I could be
Restates the speaker's all-encompassing involvement in the person's growth.
You're just a man in the making...
Concludes by reaffirming that the person is still in the process of becoming a man.
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