Lyrics
Fear is like a forest
Fear is compared to a forest, suggesting a complex, daunting, and mysterious aspect of life.
Dark of the unknown
The unknown is emphasized as dark, possibly symbolizing the uncertainty and challenges associated with fear.
Love is like a promise
Love is likened to a promise, implying commitment and assurance.
That you'll never be alone
The promise of love includes never being alone, emphasizing companionship.
Touch is like a tourist
Touch is metaphorically a tourist, suggesting a transient and exploratory nature when one is in their comfort zone.
You know when you are home
Feeling at home is associated with touch, implying a sense of belonging.
It's not that I'm a purist
The speaker declares a preference for solitude, not necessarily due to purity but a personal choice.
It's just I'd rather be alone
The preference for being alone is reiterated, possibly reflecting independence or a need for personal space.
Books waiting to be written
The potential for unwritten books symbolizes unexplored opportunities or untapped creativity.
Lovers waiting to be loved
Lovers awaiting love may indicate unfulfilled romantic possibilities or relationships.
Songs here, underneath my fingers
The speaker recognizes the presence of untapped songs, suggesting unexpressed emotions or creativity.
Waiting to be sung
Songs waiting to be sung indicate a desire for expression or communication.
Nothing will be written
The speaker asserts that nothing will be written, possibly expressing a decision to forego certain experiences or endeavors.
And not one lover will I love
A commitment to not loving anyone may suggest a deliberate choice to avoid romantic entanglements.
No song will I be singin'
A declaration that no songs will be sung may imply a conscious decision to silence one's creative or emotional output.
If it's will I'm runnin' on
The speaker clarifies that their actions are driven by willpower.
But I know that it works
An affirmation that the speaker's approach works, possibly referring to the chosen path of solitude.
'Cause I've seen that it's true
The speaker claims to have observed the truth of their approach, indicating past experiences.
If you just let it go
The idea that letting go will bring things back suggests a cyclical nature of life and experiences.
It'll come back to you
Emphasizes that what is let go will return in abundance, reinforcing the idea of cycles and reciprocity.
It'll come back in spades
The return is expected to be significant and plentiful, using the metaphor of "in spades."
It'll come back in pairs
Anticipation of a return in pairs suggests a doubling or multiplication of what is released.
It'll come back in ways
Anticipation of a return in various ways implies diverse and unexpected outcomes.
It'll come back 'cause it cares
The return is attributed to caring, emphasizing a positive and nurturing aspect of the cyclical process.
Come back 'cause it cares
Repetition of the idea that what is released comes back because it cares, reinforcing the positive nature of the cycle.
Come back 'cause it cares
-Come back 'cause it cares, yeah
-But I know that it works
Reiteration that the speaker believes in the effectiveness of letting go based on personal experiences.
'Cause I've seen that it's true
Confirmation that the speaker has seen the truth of the principle of letting go and receiving in return.
If you just let it go
Reiteration of the concept that releasing leads to returns, emphasizing a cause-and-effect relationship.
It'll come back to you
Reaffirmation that what is let go will come back, echoing the cyclical nature of life.
It'll come back in spades
Reiteration of the expected return, emphasizing abundance ("in spades") and pairing.
It'll come back in pairs
Reiteration of the anticipation of returns in pairs, emphasizing multiplication or doubling.
It'll come back in ways
Reiteration of the expectation of diverse and varied returns, reinforcing the cyclical process.
It'll come back 'cause it cares
Reiteration that the return is driven by caring, suggesting a positive and benevolent force.
Come back 'cause it cares
Repetition of the idea that what is released comes back because it cares, emphasizing the nurturing and positive aspect of the cycle.
Come back 'cause it cares
-Come back 'cause it cares
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