Working Girl
Jenn Grant's Working Girl: Embracing Change and Soaring Beyond
Lyrics
I'm holding my breath like a symphony
I am anxiously anticipating, resembling the intensity of a symphony.
Biding my tongue 'til I can't breathe
I'm refraining from speaking until it becomes difficult to breathe.
It's the season
Refers to a specific time or period, possibly symbolizing a phase in life.
I'm packing my dresses up at night
During nighttime, I am organizing and preparing my dresses.
When all the greats we love have died
Reflecting on the loss of influential figures we admire.
Give me a reason
Expressing a desire for justification or purpose.
When everyone that you love and you know
People close to you encourage you to move forward, like a forceful wind.
Pushes like the wind and says, go
Encouragement to take action and pursue a direction indicated by others.
You get going, go
Repetition of the encouragement to get going.
Get going, go
Repetition emphasizing the urgency to start moving.
Get going, going, go
Continued repetition emphasizing the need for action.
The full moon rises up and I know.
A full moon symbolizes a significant moment, possibly related to change.
The souls of kings and princes go
Mention of royalty and nobility, hinting at historical or symbolic significance.
It's the season
Reiteration of a specific time or period, possibly emphasizing its importance.
I read it in the news today
Referring to recent events reported in the news.
The whole world cried for everything we believed in.
A global mourning for the values and beliefs that people cherished.
When everyone that you love and you know
Similar to lines 8-9, emphasizing the push from loved ones to move forward.
Pushes like the wind and says, go
Repetition of the encouragement to go, suggesting a persistent push.
Get going, go
Repetition urging immediate action and movement.
Get going, go
Reiteration of the call to start moving.
Get going, going, go
Continued emphasis on the need for immediate action.
You're running up that hill, and your lambs are all but still
Metaphorical imagery of running uphill with still lambs, suggesting challenges.
Your heron bird hears every word and he carries you until
Reference to a heron bird, symbolizing guidance or support.
The olive trees and oranges we seed
Symbolic mention of planting seeds, possibly representing growth and potential.
You're flying high like the raven who cries
Comparing the listener to a raven flying high, searching for something.
And she's searching just like me
The singer and the raven share a common quest or journey.
You get going, go
Repetition of the encouragement to get going.
Get going, go
Repetition emphasizing the urgency to start moving.
Get going, going, go
Continued repetition, underscoring the importance of taking action.
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