Lyrics
Give me a light my friend
Asking for a metaphorical "light" or support from a friend.
I'm not much of a smoker
Expressing a lack of habit or inclination towards smoking.
Tonight the alarms were raised
Indicating a moment where warnings or alerts were issued.
and I took pain over heartache
Choosing endurance or suffering over emotional pain.
Heavy fists in air collide with painted drywall
Violent emotions expressed physically against an interior wall.
Give me a light my friend
Repetition of the request for support or solace.
no I'm not much
Reiteration of not being accustomed to smoking.
I'm not much
Repeating the sentiment of not identifying with smoking.
(I know) I know it's over but this dust is a middle story
Recognizing the end of something but acknowledging an uncertain aftermath.
(I lost) I lost composure but won't let myself bleed or take the blame
Admitting a loss of control but refusing to succumb to blame or injury.
(I know) I know it's over but this dust is an exercise in restraint
Realizing the end of a situation but using restraint amidst chaos.
(I lost) I lost the love of a lifetime
Acknowledging the loss of an immensely significant relationship.
You must practice restraint
Emphasizing the importance of controlling oneself.
With the weight on your shoulders
Being burdened by heavy responsibilities or problems.
All the pressures upon you
Feeling overwhelmed by various stresses or obligations.
It's not enough to be brave
Merely being courageous isn't sufficient.
You gotta know that you're stronger
Understanding one's strength beyond ongoing conflicts.
That the battles no longer
Realizing that the battle isn't continuous.
You can't let it break you down
Refusing to let adversities defeat or weaken oneself.
Give me a light my baby
Seeking comfort or support in a difficult moment.
I'm not much of a smoker
Reiteration of not being a habitual smoker.
Tonight the alarms were raised
Referring to an occasion of heightened alerts or alarms.
and I resisted my urge
Resisting an impulse or desire despite the circumstance.
Heavy words in air become
Emphasizing the potential explosiveness of spoken words.
ticking time bombs
Words that could lead to significant conflict or trouble.
Give me a light my friend
Reiterating the request for support or solace from a friend.
no I'm not much of a smoker
Reiteration of not having a smoking habit.
As I lay me down to sleep
An allusion to a prayer before sleeping, expressing hope for avoiding past mistakes.
I pray to the Lord we don't repeat
Praying for the avoidance of repeating past errors.
The mistakes that lead us to this place
Reflecting on past actions leading to the current undesirable situation.
And see the life and love be drained from our face
Observing the draining effect of the situation on life and love.
(I know) I know it's over but this dust won't tell the ending
Understanding the conclusion isn't evident from the current state.
(I lost) I lost composure but won't let myself bleed or take the blame
Acknowledging loss of control but refusing self-harm or blame.
(I know) I know it's over but this dust is an exercise in restraint
Recognizing the end while practicing self-control amid uncertainty.
(I lost) I lost the love of a lifetime
Acknowledging the loss of a profoundly cherished relationship.
You must practice restraint
Reiterating the importance of self-control despite burdens.
With the weight on your shoulders
Feeling overwhelmed by heavy responsibilities or problems.
All the pressures upon you
Being under immense stress or obligation.
It's not enough to be brave
Merely being courageous isn't sufficient.
You gotta know that you're stronger
Acknowledging inner strength beyond ongoing conflicts.
That the battles no longer
Realizing that the battle isn't continuous.
You can't let it break you down
Refusing to let adversities defeat or weaken oneself.
Give me a light my friend
Repeating the request for support or solace.
I'm not much
Reiterating a lack of inclination towards smoking.
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