These Bones
Resilience in the Storm: Hope Langston's These Bones Unveils a Struggle for Control
Lyrics
Sitting here alone, not a lot going on right now
Sitting alone, not much happening currently.
In the center of a hurricane
Feeling like being in the midst of chaos or trouble.
Give it a few more hours, it'll all come crashing down
Anticipating a downfall in a few hours.
It seems to everyday
Experiencing challenges regularly.
If the rain keeps on falling there's gonna be a flood and you can't grow if you're being drowned
Metaphorically, facing a potential flood if problems persist.
I've tried to keep myself together but these paralyzed pieces have started falling to the ground
Struggling to keep composure, feeling broken.
Don't know what I can do
Expressing uncertainty about available options.
It's all out of my control
Feeling a lack of control over the situation.
I'm just waiting on the world to stop breaking these bones
Waiting for external factors to stop causing pain.
Stop breaking these bones
Emphasizing the plea to cease causing harm.
In another life, wouldn't have had to try so hard
Reflecting on an alternate life where less effort is needed.
To get to where I am
Acknowledging the effort required to reach the current state.
But the hands I've been dealt haven't won many rounds so far
Dealing with difficult circumstances consistently.
I might have to fold again
Considering the possibility of giving up again.
If the rain keeps on falling there's gonna be a flood and you can't grow if you're being drowned
Reiterating the risk of stagnation in the face of adversity.
I've tried to keep myself together but these paralyzed pieces have started falling to the ground
Struggling to maintain composure despite internal struggles.
Don't know what I can do
Expressing uncertainty about available options (repeated).
It's all out of my control
Feeling a lack of control over the situation (repeated).
I'm just waiting on the world to stop breaking these bones
Waiting for external factors to stop causing pain (repeated).
Stop breaking these bones
Emphasizing the plea to cease causing harm (repeated).
Keep closing my eyes, hoping when they open it'll all be clear
Seeking clarity by closing one's eyes.
Keep driving away, trying to escape, but things don't just disappear
Attempting to escape, realizing problems don't vanish.
And I've tried sitting and waiting but it doesn't make the weight any lighter
Sitting and waiting doesn't alleviate the burden.
So I'm done avoiding getting burned if my life's meant to be lived in the fire
Accepting challenges instead of avoiding them.
If the rain keeps on falling there's gonna be a flood and you can't grow if you're being drowned
Repeating the metaphor of potential flood and growth inhibition.
I've tried to keep myself together but these paralyzed pieces have started falling to the ground
Continuing to struggle emotionally and mentally.
Don't know what I can do
Expressing uncertainty about available options (repeated).
It's all out of my control
Feeling a lack of control over the situation (repeated).
I'm just waiting on the world, the world, the world
Waiting for the world to change and alleviate suffering.
If the rain keeps on falling there's gonna be a flood and you can't grow if you're being drowned
Reiterating the metaphor of potential flood and growth inhibition (repeated).
I've tried to keep myself together but these paralyzed pieces have started falling to the ground
Continuing to struggle emotionally and mentally (repeated).
Don't know what I can do
Expressing uncertainty about available options (repeated).
It's all out of my control
Feeling a lack of control over the situation (repeated).
I'm just waiting on the world to stop breaking these bones
Waiting for external factors to stop causing pain (repeated).
Stop breaking these bones
Emphasizing the plea to cease causing harm (repeated).
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