Dim Little Light
Embracing Shadows: John Moreland's Reflection on Life's Dim Little Light
Lyrics
Nothing new to know about, nothing new to see
There's nothing new to learn or observe
What I said is what I said, what's that say about me
My statements reflect who I am
Says I couldn't see the signs
Indicates inability to perceive warning signs
With my dim little light
Feeling inadequate or dimly illuminated in understanding
Watching the big stars shine
Observing prominent, successful figures
Show up late, stay up late, wake up late again
Consistently arriving, staying, and waking up late
Turn me back into the dirt, where everyone's my kin
Desire to return to a simple, communal life
Six feet below your borderline
Being buried close to the edge of acceptable behavior
With my dim little light
Continuing to feel inadequate or dimly illuminated
Watching the big stars shine
Continuing to observe successful, influential individuals
We might lie and cross the line
Possibly engaging in dishonesty or transgression
We might surrender to the times
Maybe yielding to the circumstances
We might stare into the void
Contemplating emptiness or the unknown
We might hit the basement floor
Experiencing a significant downfall or failure
We might wonder what it's for
Questioning the purpose of actions or existence
We might wind up overjoyed
Potential for unexpected happiness
Overjoyed
Emphasizing the possibility of joy
It's raining in the morning, raining all the time
Constantly experiencing difficulties or challenges
This year was like a waterfall, raining in my mind
Reflecting on a mentally turbulent year
Now the writing's on the wall
Realization of impending consequences
With our dim little light
Feeling inadequate in understanding again
Watching the big stars fall
Observing the downfall or failure of influential figures
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