Weeds
Surviving Life's Weeds: Jann Arden's Poignant Reflection
Lyrics
I don't know why we have to die
I'm uncertain about the reasons for death.
I don't know a thing about this life
I lack understanding about the complexities of life.
I know the punishment don't always fit the crime
The consequences often don't match the wrongdoing.
But
I will get by
Despite challenges, I will persevere.
I will get by
-I know this drinkin's gonna take me down
Recognizing that alcohol may lead to my downfall.
I feel the sin inside my body now
Sensing the presence of sin within me.
Oh mercy mercy forgive my lack of will
Seeking mercy for my lack of self-control.
Oh I....
Struggling to survive, just trying to make it through.
I'm just trying to get by
-I'm just trying to get by
-Don't want to go to hell
Expressing a desire to avoid damnation.
Can't hardly stand myself
Feeling intense self-disapproval.
I'm like a weed at the side of the road
Comparing oneself to a resilient weed by the roadside.
Nothing but filthy air
Surrounded by a polluted environment.
gotta get out of here
Yearning to escape the current situation.
I'm like a weed and you know how hard they can be to kill
Highlighting the difficulty of overcoming challenges.
but you can't kill me
Asserting invincibility, cannot be easily defeated.
No No No you can't kill me
-I don't know why a broken heart
Reflecting on the emotional pain of a broken heart.
can hurt you more than having your hand cut off
Comparing heartbreak to physical pain.
I've come to save you but you're already gone
Attempting to save someone already lost.
Oh I, I will get by
Reiterating determination to overcome challenges.
I will get by
-hey hey hey
-I will get by
-I will get by
-hey hey hey
-I will get by
Continuing the commitment to persevere.
I will get by
-I will get by
-I will get by
-get by get by
Emphasizing the resilience to "get by" repeatedly.
get by get by
-get by get by
-get by
-I will get by
Reaffirming the commitment to overcome difficulties.
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