Back Down
Climbing Heights, Facing Depths: June Henry's Reflections on Success
Lyrics
After I've finally won
Reflecting on achieving victory or success.
When goodness in all forms is done
Contemplating a time when all acts of goodness are fulfilled.
I've crushed every dream that's been dreamt
Acknowledging the destruction of dreams that others have had.
I wanna know what is left
Expressing curiosity about what remains after accomplishing goals.
When every high rise is claimed
Envisioning a scenario where every tall building is associated with personal success.
With banners displayin my face
Imagining public recognition with banners featuring the artist's face.
And monuments all bear my name
Visualizing monuments bearing the artist's name as a symbol of achievement.
Will I still wake up feeling the same?
Questioning whether the internal feelings will change despite external success.
It'll be in a much bigger bed
Anticipating an upgrade in lifestyle but expecting emotional pain.
But I'll still feel that pain in my chest
Acknowledging persistent emotional distress despite outward improvements.
When I think of the world that once was
Reflecting on a past world and its impact on the artist's emotions.
When I think about money and love
Considering the significance of money and love in the artist's memories.
And the backs that I stepped on to climb
Acknowledging the cost of success by acknowledging the people stepped on to achieve it.
To the peak of what I had aspired
Reaching the peak of aspirations and reflecting on the journey.
It's so stupid to look back on now
Recognizing the foolishness of past actions when looking back.
But there's no one to help me back down
Expressing a sense of loneliness or lack of support in the descent from success.
Down
Repeating the word "Down" to emphasize the descent or fall from success.
No one to help me back down
Highlighting the absence of assistance in the process of coming down from success.
Down
Repeating the word "Down" to reiterate the theme of descent or decline.
No one to help me
Expressing a realization that there is no one available to aid in the descent.
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