Lyrics
I got a friend who burns too bright
The speaker has a friend who lives intensely or passionately.
Needs a little bit of water just to cool the light
The friend needs some moderation or balance to handle their intense nature.
I said be careful you don’t get in over your head
The speaker advises caution to the friend, warning against getting overwhelmed.
Cause you’re swimming and swimming
Describes the friend as actively involved in something challenging or risky.
Now you’re in the deep end
Suggests the friend is now in a difficult or challenging situation.
And you’re lucky to be alive
Despite the challenges, the friend is fortunate to be alive.
Feeling the weight of building your paradise
Expresses the emotional burden of creating one's own ideal world or happiness.
And it’s right to feel the weight sometimes
Acknowledges that it's natural to feel the weight or responsibility at times.
And you’re lucky to be alive
Reiteration of the friend's fortunate survival amidst challenges.
Feeling the weight of building your paradise
Repeats the emotional burden of constructing one's paradise.
And it’s right to feel the weight sometimes
Reiterates the acceptance of feeling the weight as a natural part of life.
Oh and I feel the weight sometimes
The speaker personally feels the emotional burden at times.
Some days I worry about time in the dying light
The speaker expresses concern about time passing, especially during challenging moments.
You feel you gotta hustle just to make ends meet
Describes the pressure to work hard to make a living, but it doesn't always feel fulfilling.
But you never feel quite right
Despite efforts, there is a persistent feeling of dissatisfaction.
But your good deeds will follow you
Encourages the idea that one's positive actions will have lasting effects.
Even when it ain’t easy just to find the truth
Even when facing difficulties, it's important to seek and uphold the truth.
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