i guess its ok
Flight of Ambition: Kaleb With a K's Poetic Odyssey
Lyrics
I'm Icarus - epitomous
I identify with Icarus, the character from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun.
Of limitless ambitiousness
Representing an embodiment of boundless ambition.
How hard I try won't save my life
Despite my efforts, my actions won't prolong my life.
I'll fly too high, I'll always die
Expressing the inevitable consequence of reaching too high, leading to downfall.
I'm gnawing off my calluses
Metaphorically removing toughened skin, possibly facing challenges without protection.
In absent-minded malice and
Engaging in harmful actions without deliberate intent.
I'm playing louder as I sing
Intensifying the musical performance, using it as an outlet.
And blood is dancing down my strings
Blood metaphorically flowing down guitar strings, suggesting emotional expression.
I guess it's ok, it's ok
Acceptance of the situation, finding solace in its okayness.
Yeah, I'm still alive
Acknowledging survival despite challenges faced.
I go day by day, day by day
Navigating through life one day at a time, coping with difficulties.
Just getting by
Maintaining a simple existence, just getting through each day.
Now I miss your face, miss your face
Expressing the longing for a person's presence.
And butterflies
Recalling the joyful feeling associated with that person.
When I knew my place, knew my place
Reflecting on a time when everything seemed clear and certain.
Was in your eyes
Feeling a sense of belonging and purpose in the gaze of a loved one.
I spread my wings with hopes to soar
Symbolically spreading wings to pursue dreams and ambitions.
I feel the wind and hear its roar
Experiencing the challenges and intensity of pursuing one's goals.
Well, sun melts wax and so I score
Referencing the myth of Icarus and the consequences of overreaching.
A trip back down; I'm shown the door
Facing the repercussions of ambitious endeavors and being rejected.
I'm gnawing off my calluses
Reiteration of self-destructive behavior, possibly coping mechanisms.
In absent-minded malice and
Continuing harmful actions without full awareness.
I'm playing louder as I sing
Amplifying the musical expression as a form of catharsis.
And blood is dancing down my strings
Repeating the image of blood on strings, emphasizing emotional release.
All the smiles, and all the sunbeams
Reflecting on deceptive happiness and positivity.
They're tricking me - they're not what they seem
Realizing that joyful moments may not be as genuine as they appear.
Those things are just inside my daydreams
Recognizing the illusory nature of positive thoughts and dreams.
At least a wave so that I don't scream?
Seeking even a small gesture to prevent overwhelming emotions.
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