Illumination
Reinvention and Reflection: Illumination by Justin Courtney Pierre
Lyrics
Used to be cool i used to be very cool
Reflecting on a past period of being cool or popular.
Save for the acid wash no regrets
No regrets about a specific past choice, acid wash, indicating acceptance of past experiences.
Not a one
Emphasizing the absence of regrets.
Then everything changed
Noteworthy change in life experiences.
My face has been rearranged
Physical changes, possibly metaphorical, affecting personal identity.
I don't look like anyone
Feeling unrecognizable or different from the past.
At least not like that anymore
Acknowledging the transformation in appearance.
All of the things I thought
Reflecting on lost possibilities and unrealized potential.
That might have been
Thoughts about what could have been.
Have washed away like winter in
Comparing lost opportunities to the transient nature of winter.
The wind on skin it disappears
Symbolic reference to disappearance and impermanence.
It keeps me up at night
Regret or unease keeping the speaker awake at night.
I can't really concentrate
Difficulty concentrating due to internal turmoil.
So maybe I'll lie awake
Contemplating staying awake to avoid confronting inner thoughts.
"Where will you go?
Others questioning the speaker's plans or decisions.
When will you let us know?"
Query about when the speaker will share their intentions.
Her patience is permanent but the wait
Someone's patience enduring, but darkness growing in anticipation.
Can grow dark
Waiting becoming emotionally challenging.
A terror of leaves
Symbolic reference to chaos and confusion.
A whirlwind of pleasantries
Chaotic interactions in search of answers.
In search of those question marks
Seeking answers amid uncertainty and confusion.
I will write what I find
Committing to document findings or experiences.
Nothing but vagaries and camouflage
Metaphors representing instability and distorted memories.
Leaky boats and pictures of the way we were
References to past experiences and memories that leak or fade.
When we were young and bad at being good
Reflecting on the challenges of youth and rebellion.
With you I would go anywhere
Expressing loyalty and willingness to go anywhere with a specific person.
A fraction of the fictions we
Portraying a portion of past experiences as false narratives.
Were sold were true
The truth of experiences becoming apparent.
It's me and you from here on out tonight
Committing to a shared journey with a specific person.
We'll dine in on goldenrod
Enjoying simple pleasures together.
And work out this paradox
Resolving conflicts or contradictions in the relationship.
'Cause here in the multiverse
Embracing the idea that in a vast reality, personal choices are limitless.
You can be anything you want
Encouraging self-expression and freedom of identity.
If patterns can be reversed
Questioning the necessity of waiting when change is possible.
Why would you wait when you can find?
Encouraging proactive pursuit of desires.
A new way to run around
Exploring alternative ways of navigating life.
Energy fields of sound
Engaging with vibrant and positive aspects of life.
Colors exploding bright
Experiencing intense and positive emotions.
These feelings I used to have to fight
Overcoming past struggles or internal conflicts.
There is no easy way
Acknowledging the difficulty in expressing certain thoughts.
To say what I need to say
Choosing to openly address and confront issues.
Rather than stuff it down
Opting for a thorough resolution instead of suppressing feelings.
I choose to tear the whole thing out
Choosing a bold and transformative approach to addressing issues.
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