Gravity
Defying Gravity: Unraveling the Struggle of Longing
Lyrics
Gravity is working against me
Gravity symbolizes challenges or obstacles working against the speaker.
And gravity wants to bring me down
Continuation of the idea that gravity, representing difficulties, wants to bring the speaker down.
Oh I'll never known what makes this man
The speaker expresses uncertainty about understanding what motivates or defines them.
With all the love that his heart can stand
Despite having abundant love, the speaker contemplates the limitations of their heart's capacity.
Dream of ways to throw it all away
The speaker imagines ways in which they could self-sabotage or ruin the positive aspects of their life.
Whoa gravity is working against me
Reiteration of the struggle against external forces, emphasizing the impact of gravity.
And gravity wants to bring me down
Continued theme of gravity as a relentless force working against the speaker's well-being.
Oh twice as much ain't twice as good
The idea that having twice as much may not necessarily be better, and excess might be detrimental.
And can't sustain like one half could
A reflection on the inability to sustain or endure challenges as effectively as a more moderate approach.
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
The pursuit of more than what is needed is acknowledged as a potential source of downfall.
Oh twice as much ain't twice as good
Repetition of the caution against excessive desire and the consequences it may bring.
And can't sustain like one half could
Reiteration of the idea that doubling efforts or possessions might not lead to a better outcome.
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Emphasis on the dangers of wanting more, suggesting a vulnerability that could lead to a difficult situation.
Whoa gravity stay the hell away from me
A plea for gravity, or challenges, to stay away from the speaker.
Whoa gravity has taken better men than me
Recognition of gravity's impact on individuals who may be better or more capable than the speaker.
Now how can that be?
An expression of perplexity regarding how gravity has affected others more than the speaker.
Just keep me where the light is
A desire to remain in a positive and illuminated space, away from the metaphorical darkness represented by gravity.
C'mon keep me where the light is
A plea to be kept in a place where positivity and clarity prevail.
Just keep me where the light is
Repetition of the plea to be kept in a space illuminated by light and positivity.
Just keep me
An open-ended request to be kept, emphasizing the importance of staying in a positive environment.
Oh just keep where the light is
A specific plea to be kept where the light is, suggesting a preference for positivity and clarity.
Oh just keep where the light is
Repetition of the plea to be kept where the light is, reinforcing the desire for a positive and illuminated space.
Oh just keep where the light is
Final repetition of the plea, underscoring the importance of remaining in a positive and well-illuminated state.
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