Something to Believe In
Journey of Self-Discovery: Finding Meaning Amidst Life's Chaos
Lyrics
There’s a part of me here still holding out for something
There is a part of myself that still hopes for something meaningful or significant.
There’s another part of me I’m still trying to define
I am trying to understand or define another aspect of myself.
I could try to pit them against each other, see who lasts longer than the other
Considering pitting these parts of myself against each other to test their endurance or resilience.
But I don’t seem to have the strength or time
Despite the inclination, I lack the strength or time to engage in such a test.
There’s a face in this crowd that I can’t remember
There's a person in this gathering whom I cannot recall or recognize.
There’s a fragrance in this air that I won’t forget
There's a lingering scent in the atmosphere that I will always remember.
There’s a graphite line up on the ceiling
Refers to a mark or line (possibly metaphorical) on the ceiling where the person tried to find meaning or direction.
Where I tried to derive myself some meaning
Attempting to derive understanding or purpose, potentially from a mentor or influential figure who made both individuals feel insignificant.
From a big man who made us both feel small
Both the speaker and another person felt belittled by a superior or authority figure.
We were running right through to the end of the night
They were moving forward energetically, possibly in life or a situation.
Running in our prime now we’re running out of time
Previously at their best, now feeling the constraints of time or limitations.
It moves so fast you see, takes a full dose of audacity
The pace of life or events is swift and requires courage or boldness to navigate.
And it’s the coming around and coming down to the wire
Approaching a crucial or decisive moment.
Fanning the flame and waiting for it to transpire and turn to reason
Anticipating an event or situation to unfold and make sense.
Give me something to believe in along the way
Desiring something substantial or meaningful to hold onto during the journey of life.
Well I know sometimes I struggle to decipher
The struggle to differentiate between reality and the idealized versions seen in memories or representations.
Between the way it really was and the frames that grace these walls
The contrast between actual events and the idealized versions portrayed or remembered.
Every little window to the former serves to make my present a little warmer
The past experiences reflected through windows make the current situation more comforting.
Holding memories whose presence has long gone
Retaining memories of things or people that are no longer present.
Oh but it’s times like these that really mean the most
Times of challenge or difficulty often hold the most value.
‘Cause it’s tough to see who’s by your side if you’re hanging around with ghosts
It's hard to discern genuine companionship among memories or past associations.
It’s tough to live the life that you’ve always sought if you can’t advance the plot
Struggling to progress in life if one remains stuck in past experiences.
And you wind up right where you were before
Ending up in the same situation as before due to the inability to move forward.
We were running right through to the end of the night
Similar to line #10, reiterating their previous energetic movement.
Running in our prime now we’re running out of time
Comparable to line #11, emphasizing the limitations posed by time.
It moves so fast you see, takes a full dose of audacity
Reinforcing the need for courage or daring in facing life's fast pace.
And it’s the coming around and coming down to the wire
Reaching a crucial point or deadline.
Fanning the flame and waiting for it to transpire and turn to reason
Anticipating an event or understanding to emerge from a situation.
Give me something to believe in along the way
Seeking something substantial or meaningful to hold onto while navigating life's journey.
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