Yoke
Unraveling Life's Bindings: A Journey of Hope and Loss
Lyrics
I found the binding of the yoke
I discovered the connection or constraint of the burdens we bear.
That connects us here, in this herd of hope
This refers to the shared sense of optimism or expectation that unites us in a collective hope.
Escort me to your kingdom come
Lead me to your envisioned utopia or ideal state.
From the gallows' hold, and the things we've done
Escape from the grip of judgment and the consequences of our actions.
You stole so much, so much at times
Reflecting on instances of significant theft or loss, possibly metaphorical.
Just being bad, like the books we read
Engaging in rebellious behavior akin to the themes in literature.
The helplessness that you played upon
The vulnerability exploited by others is revealed as mere vulnerability, not malice.
Was just tenderness, to disarm
The apparent helplessness was a facade, a way to disarm and connect emotionally.
She ushered in love, but it drove you mad
Love entered, but the inability to possess everything led to frustration.
Not to have everything of your envisioning
Not having complete control over the envisioned future caused distress.
She wandered in on the peace you lacked
Someone entered the speaker's life, bringing peace that was lacking.
Yeah and you're losing still, that life you could've had
Despite having that love, there's regret for a lost potential life.
Tell that story one more time for me
A request to hear a story, possibly of missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential.
Of the baited fields just for the taking dear
Reference to opportunities that were within reach but not seized.
Where you heard the hunter's call
Remembering the allure of a pursuit, possibly a risky one.
But your discipline kept you from the fall
Self-discipline prevented succumbing to the temptation or downfall.
But oh, to hold that tenderness in these grubby hands
A desire to hold onto vulnerability or tenderness despite life's challenges.
I'd shoot anything
Expressing a willingness to take drastic actions to preserve tenderness.
And you laughed at me, but you know I'm right
A disagreement where the speaker's perspective is dismissed, but they feel validated.
So why do you claim the strength to put up a fight
Questioning the claimed strength to resist challenges or conflicts.
And you hold your nightmares close from view
Keeping one's fears hidden and protected.
The horses going wild, under a breaking moon
Imagery of wild horses under a dramatic moon, symbolizing uncontrollable forces.
There's no way the bridle ever fits the bride
Suggesting that societal expectations or constraints don't fit everyone.
Yeah, and the weight of it, that's why we're here
The weight of societal expectations and constraints is identified as the reason for existence.
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