silverlake
Embracing Change: Exploring Freedom Beyond Boundaries
Lyrics
She say she never left Cali
Expressing that the person claims to have never left California.
But when she get a chance, she out this bitch
When given the opportunity, she leaves California.
Treat the passport like it's Swiss, got options
Treating her passport as a valuable possession, indicating a desire to explore different places.
Who gon' stop you then
Asking who would prevent her from pursuing her desires.
Cause I won't, I won't, I won't
Reassuring that the speaker won't be an obstacle or hindrance.
In fact I wanna go with you
Expressing a desire to accompany her on her journeys.
I'm growing weary of the same view
Feeling tired of the same routine or scenery.
It's time for a change, but for now I'm just
Expressing a need for change in life, though currently not acting on it.
Riding down Silverlake
Describing a journey or drive in the Silverlake area.
Real gold no plate, real silver no plate
Emphasizing the authenticity of gold and silver possessions.
Real diamonds no fake
Asserting the realness of the diamonds owned.
No goofy, no lame
Stating the absence of silly or unimpressive qualities.
Wood chips in these laces, immersed in new faces
Describing details of the speaker's appearance, possibly in a new environment.
Long way from Gage
Reflecting on the distance traveled from a place called Gage.
And what will they think when they find out
Pondering the reaction of others when they discover the decision to leave town.
That we packed our shit, skipped town
Confirming the act of leaving town and being on their own for five hours.
Five hours out on our own, yeah
Reflecting on the journey and lighting a metaphorical path forward.
And I brought a match to light the way
Bringing a match to illuminate the way, possibly symbolizing hope.
You brought some grass, I'll light the flame
Sharing responsibilities with the partner, lighting the flame together.
This gon' work, work, we can make it work, work
Expressing confidence that their efforts will succeed.
Somethin' bout you left a spark, made me wanna depart
Feeling inspired and moved by the partner, wanting to depart from the current situation.
I never wrote the BART or carved initials in bark
Reflecting on not engaging in certain activities (riding the BART, carving initials).
Letting the grass in the park, treat your legs like a spar
Comparing treating legs like a spar in the park, indicating a playful or adventurous spirit.
In fact, I'm in shock, I'm in awe, I'd question we'd make it this far
Expressing amazement at reaching a point in the relationship.
We can build a house and break it back down
Acknowledging the ability to build something and break it down, suggesting flexibility.
We can play the part, and never play with hearts
Highlighting the willingness to play roles but not toy with emotions.
But we can't play alone, forces give it a start
Recognizing the need for external forces or collaboration to initiate change.
In fact, I'm in shock, I'm in awe, I'd question we'd make it this far
Repeating the surprise at the progress made in the relationship.
Riding down Silverlake
Reiterating the experience of riding down Silverlake.
Real gold no plate, real silver no plate
Reaffirming the authenticity of possessions (gold, silver, diamonds).
Real diamonds no fake
Stating the absence of undesirable qualities (goofy, lame).
No goofy, no lame
Describing details of the speaker's appearance, possibly in a new environment.
Wood chips in these laces, immersed in new faces
Reflecting on the distance traveled from a place called Gage.
Long way from Gage
Repeating details of the speaker's appearance, emphasizing change.
To be in motion, it feels so, so wonderful
Expressing the wonderful feeling of being in motion and actively pursuing goals.
Our mission has been great, we have the data we came for, and my intelligence has evolved
Shifting to a different perspective, possibly referring to a mission or experience.
Hey, do you wanna know something
Asking if the listener wants to know something, introducing a new topic.
It may be hard to believe, but I've just processed my very first emotion
Revealing a personal development, processing the first emotion.
There's no other word for it
Describing the emotional state as happy, a significant realization.
Being a part of this has made me... happy
Expressing the positive impact of being part of something.
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