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The greatest act of self-advocacy
The most significant act of advocating for oneself
Was when I learned to pull the bus cord when I was 13
Learned empowerment at 13 by using the bus cord
The sign lit up when I wanted it to stop
The bus stop sign responded to her desire to halt
I'd get out and walk around until the next one picked me up
Would disembark and wait for the next bus
I've been all over
Traveled extensively
But all I really want
Despite the travels, the longing remains
Is to be back inside the Walgreens in my Packers sweatshirt
Desires to be in a specific Walgreens in Packers sweatshirt
My brother drove me down there
Brother took her there to stroll the aisles
To walk around the aisles
Revisiting memories through aisle walks
To buy stocking stuffers, things we don't need, but won't admit it now
Purchasing unnecessary items, reluctant to admit it
I know I knew it then
Aware even then that those moments would end
That it would always end
Acknowledges the inevitability of change
That Jack and Ben would move out
Jack and Ben, likely siblings, moving away
Jack went rogue and Ben went south
Jack taking unconventional paths, Ben heading south
No more fires in the willow tree
No more childhood activities under the willow tree
No almost arson felony
Reflecting on past close calls with fire
No more joyriding in Kim's car
End of joyriding experiences in Kim's car
No more sneaking into Harper
No more sneaking into Harper, a location
I'd do it all again
Despite consequences, would repeat those experiences
But it would have to be different
If repeated, it should be different
The first time I heard "Fall in Line"
First impactful connection with "Fall in Line" song
Was the first time a song made me feel like I had pollen in my eyes
The song evoked strong emotional reactions
I know I'm not supposed to say that anymore
Aware of societal expectations regarding expressing emotions
I just hope that you and your wife have the love you both deserve
Wishing love and safety for someone and their spouse
And you feel safe
Expressing concern for the safety of someone in a different state
Because my car's parked in your state
Her car is in the state, symbolizing a part of herself
But I've learned to recognize the feeling of giving myself away
Recognizing the tendency to lose oneself
So I can stop it before it's too late
Developing self-awareness to avoid losing oneself
Alex swam across the lake with Juno on his head
Alex's carefree moment, swimming with Juno on his head
That moment it was perfect but not quite right with me inside it
Perfection in a moment, but not personally fulfilling
Annie, Emmy they are thriving
Positive updates on Annie and Emmy's lives
Stayed close to home and stayed exciting
Thriving by staying close to home and maintaining excitement
There's no one in the kitchen
Empty kitchen, symbolizing a change in family dynamics
Just my mom and she is watching CNN
Mother watching the news, possibly reflecting on current events
My dad should be home soon, been on the mountain all afternoon
Anticipating the father's return from mountain activities
Cubby's life almost was different cause he thought he got someone pregnant
Cubby's life almost took a different path due to a potential pregnancy
I know I knew it then, that it would always end
Reiteration of the awareness that things are transient
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