Held My Own
Journey of Self-Discovery: Embracing Life's Hills and Rivers
Lyrics
There’s a long ribbon runs
Refers to a continuous, significant element or connection.
from the highest farthest hill
Describes a distant location or goal, possibly symbolizing achievement.
and it’s brown as Sibylle’s Elliott said
Compares the ribbon's color to something Sibylle's Elliott mentioned.
you can try to follow it back to the source
Suggests an attempt to trace the origin of the ribbon but acknowledges difficulties.
but that hill’s been rising from your head
Implies personal struggles or challenges represented by the rising hill.
ever since the room where you were born long ago
Refers to the past, possibly birth, and a room with hidden significance.
hidden in the ceiling cracks above your bed
Indicates unresolved issues or memories connected to the birthplace.
you listen for the voice saying “boy, you ain’t grown”
Depicts a desire for guidance, hearing a voice challenging one's maturity.
but someday you will say you held your own
Expresses the anticipation of achieving self-sufficiency or maturity.
There’s a deep river runs from the place I was born
Introduces another symbolic river, indicating the journey from the speaker's birthplace.
and it is dried blood brown from side to side
Describes the river's color, possibly symbolizing challenges or hardships.
you can follow it down to the mouth of the sea
Suggests a path leading to self-discovery or personal revelation.
like as not you’re gonna cry, cry, cry
Foresees emotional struggles and the search for a place of significance.
searching for the place you were lost long ago
Reflects on a lost place and the difficulty in interpreting celestial signs.
misreading the moon and stars above your head
Highlights challenges in understanding oneself and the world.
listening for the voice saying “boy, you ain’t grown”
Repeats the desire for guidance, emphasizing personal growth.
but someday you will say you held your own
Reiterates the expectation of reaching a point of self-achievement.
I listen for the voice saying “boy, you ain’t grown”
Reaffirms the ongoing search for maturity and self-discovery.
but someday I will say I held my own
Expresses confidence in eventually achieving personal growth.
someday I will say
Repeats the idea of claiming personal strength and resilience.
I held my own
Affirms the speaker's ability to face challenges and maintain self-identity.
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