Passiveness
Embracing Shadows: A Melody of Gratitude and Redemption
Lyrics
Passively I say that I'm thankful for the valley
Expressing gratitude in a passive manner for difficult experiences (the valley).
That I walk through today
Acknowledging the current challenging journey or situation.
Passively I say that in the hidden places of thankfulness
Passively recognizing gratitude even in hidden or less obvious places.
I see light, because darkness is as light to you
Seeing glimpses of light in darkness because of a perception that what's dark to humans might be light to a higher power.
So peaceful and serene
Feeling calm, serene, and peaceful despite the challenges.
I write different songs when my view from my window
Creating different songs when the view is clouded by personal sorrow.
Pane is charred with grief
Describing the grief-stained view from a window that influences creative output.
I write different songs when my view from my window
Reiterating the impact of grief on songwriting.
Pane are fire burned trees
Depicting a view of burnt trees, further influencing songwriting.
I write different songs oh when whispers of guilt
Creating music influenced by inner guilt.
Are closing the walls in
Feeling confined by guilt and its effects on creativity.
I write different songs oh when I'm suffocating
Creating music under the weight of suffocation or pressure.
Yet if I'm honest
Admitting honesty about emotions and experiences.
And You said I could be
Referencing permission from a higher power to be honest.
I'm sometimes sad but just appropriately
Experiencing occasional sadness but in appropriate measure.
I feel anger but surely it's the sanctified kind
Feeling anger, considering it justified as it aims to correct injustices.
That comes from wanting to right what's wrong
Desiring to right the wrongs and do what's morally correct.
And do what's right
Repeating the sentiments of feeling sadness and sanctified anger in an appropriate manner.
Yet if I'm honest
Reiterating honesty about emotions and experiences.
And You said I could be
Referencing permission from a higher power to be honest.
I'm sometimes sad but just appropriately
Experiencing occasional sadness but in appropriate measure.
I feel anger but surely it's the sanctified kind
Feeling anger, considering it justified as it aims to correct injustices.
That comes from wanting to right what's wrong
Desiring to right the wrongs and do what's morally correct.
And do what's right
Repeating the sentiments of feeling sadness and sanctified anger in an appropriate manner.
I write different songs when my view from my window
Continuing to create music despite the view of grief-stricken scenes.
Pane is charred with grief
Reiterating the impact of grief on songwriting.
And passiveness is a comfort to me in times of trouble
Finding comfort in passiveness during troubled times but questioning its worth.
But does having a settled mind make it worthwhile
Questioning if a settled mind obtained through passiveness is worthwhile.
My prayers are clumsy tears as I stand in the midnight hour
Describing prayers as awkward tears in the midst of difficult moments.
Is the morning still coming
Expressing uncertainty about the arrival of a better future ('morning').
I can almost see the light
Hopeful anticipation for the arrival of better times despite current difficulties.
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