Not For Long
Navigating Darkness: Justin Wall's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
I'm out here on the edge
I find myself in a challenging situation.
Fear froze me in my tracks
Fear has paralyzed me, preventing any movement.
Scared I won't find my way
I'm afraid that I may not find the right path.
More scared of looking back
The fear of the past is more daunting than moving forward.
I'm going 90 to nothing
I'm either moving very fast with purpose or not progressing at all.
Or going nowhere fast
I might be stuck in a situation with no clear direction.
Either way something tells me
Despite the uncertainty, an inner feeling suggests that this difficult phase will pass.
That "This to shall pass"
Recognizing the transient nature of the difficulties.
Cuz it's dark before the dawn
Challenges often precede positive changes.
And it's been dark so long
An extended period of darkness and challenges.
In a sea of broken dreams
A metaphorical sea of shattered aspirations and disappointments.
Where a million things went wrong
Reflecting on numerous things that went wrong.
I'm a wild one
Describing oneself as a free-spirited individual.
You might say I'm too far gone
Suggesting that one may be considered too damaged or lost.
I may not be where I want to be right now
Acknowledging the current undesirable situation.
But I won't be there for long
Confident that the present state is temporary.
We spend so much time debating
We invest significant time in deliberating the right path.
Which path we should travel by
No one has certainty about the outcome before facing challenges.
When nobody's ever made it out
Highlighting the uncertainty of life and the inevitability of challenges.
Before their turn to die
Considering that fear won't control if there's self-preservation.
So fear can't overtake me
Emphasizing the importance of self-preservation against fear.
If I'm gonna save myself
The anticipation of the unknown future is divided within oneself.
You know half of me just can't wait to see
A sense of curiosity about the future conflicts with intense fear.
Why the other half's scared as hell
Exploring the internal conflict between curiosity and fear.
Cuz it's dark before the dawn
Reiterating the theme of challenges preceding positive changes.
And it's been dark so long
Emphasizing the prolonged duration of challenges.
In a sea of broken dreams
Revisiting the metaphorical sea of broken dreams and misfortunes.
Where a million things went wrong
Reflecting on the numerous things that went wrong in the past.
I'm a wild one
Reaffirming the self-perception as a free-spirited individual.
You might say I'm too far gone
Addressing the perception of being too damaged or lost.
I may not be where I want to be right now
Acknowledging the current undesired state but anticipating change.
But I won't be there for long
Expressing confidence that the present situation is temporary.
Cuz it's dark before the dawn
Reiterating the idea that challenges precede positive transformations.
And it's been dark so long
Highlighting the prolonged duration of challenges.
In a sea of broken dreams
Returning to the metaphor of a sea of shattered dreams.
Where a million things went wrong
Recalling the various things that went wrong in the past.
I'm a wild one
Emphasizing the self-perception as a free-spirited individual.
You might say I'm too far gone
Acknowledging the perception of being too damaged or lost.
I may not be where I want to be right now
Acknowledging the current undesirable state but expecting change.
But I won't be there for long
Expressing confidence that the present situation is temporary.
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