Reachin'
Chasing Memories and Reaching for Meaning in 'Reachin' by Jackson Harkness
Lyrics
The dice on the table
The unpredictable outcomes or decisions represented by the dice.
They call my name
Personal involvement or connection with the uncertainties mentioned.
Wanna roll them, throw them, land them
Desire to take chances, face uncertainties, and see where they lead.
In another place
Expressing a wish for a change or different circumstances.
Chasing after memories in my mind
Pursuit of memories that seem to be slipping away.
And they're getting further from me all the time
Feelings of memories becoming more distant over time.
All these things I planned and planned
Plans made, but time passed quickly, leaving them incomplete.
Then time ran, went and ran right off the page
Reflecting on time passing swiftly and plans going unfinished.
Calendars kept flippin', flippin', flippin'
Symbolizing the rapid progression of time.
And I felt the same
Despite time passing, feelings or situations remain unchanged.
It's getting hard to write the future in my mind
Struggling to envision a positive future due to uncertainty.
When I never know the way or day I die
Facing the challenge of planning for an unknown future.
When the story's getting shorter all the time
Feeling the narrative of life becoming shorter with time.
And now I'm reachin' the meanin'
Embarking on a journey to understand the meaning of life.
But then the meanin' moves
The elusive nature of meaning, constantly changing or evolving.
Reachin' gets me through
Finding solace and strength in the act of searching for meaning.
And I'm reachin' the meanin'
Continuing the quest for meaning despite its fluid nature.
But then the meanin' moves
Adapting to the changing nature of meaning in the pursuit.
Reachin' gets me through
Finding resilience and purpose through the act of searching.
Then I got shit to do
Interruption by the responsibilities and tasks of everyday life.
Just keep on waiting for another first
Patiently anticipating a new beginning or opportunity.
Earth is spinning, spinning in reverse
A sense of disorientation or confusion, perhaps in life's direction.
Searching for something I can't forget
Seeking something significant that is difficult to erase from memory.
But the more I search the easier it gets
Paradoxical ease in searching for something unforgettable.
Yeah the more I search the easier it gets
Repetition emphasizing the increasing simplicity of the search.
And now I'm reachin' the meanin'
Revisiting the pursuit of life's meaning.
Then the meanin' moves
The dynamic and ever-changing nature of the sought-after meaning.
Reachin' gets me through
Finding strength and resolution through the ongoing pursuit.
And I'm reachin' the meanin'
Continuing the journey despite the shifting nature of meaning.
Then the meanin' moves
Adapting to changes in the perceived meaning of life.
Reachin' gets me through
Enduring and progressing through the evolving search for meaning.
Then I have shit to do
Returning to the demands and responsibilities of daily life.
I always got shit to do
Ongoing obligations and tasks as a constant in life.
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