A Light on a Hill
A Tale of Liberation: Bright Dignity and Silent Struggles
Lyrics
That's no way to live
Living in such a manner is not ideal
All tangled up like balls of string.
Feeling entangled and confused, much like a mess of string
And we woke at dawn
Starting the day early
And watched the sun glide over the hill.
Observing the sunrise over the hill
I just said the first
Uttering words impulsively
Three words that popped into my head.
Speaking without much thought
Let me off the bus; I'm tired and soar and should probably change clothes.
Desiring to disembark due to fatigue and discomfort
And the circuits are blown,
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed, relationship strained
My woman is cold,
Partner is emotionally distant
Our children are stoned and worthless.
Children are lost or misguided, seeking guidance
All waiting for you to tell them the truth. The truth is a line, that you'll never use.
People are awaiting honesty, but it remains unused
And her dignity
Displaying self-respect and integrity prominently
Shown so bright like a light on a hill.
Radiating brightness and virtue
And she burned for me,
Showing intense affection for the speaker
And no other man came near the flame.
Remaining faithful despite temptation
And back country songs the deafening twang of the rich-white-kid blues
Listening to music that highlights privilege and disconnection
You can own the stage,
Having a superficial presence but lacking authenticity
But the lights and glares will not make you real.
External appearances don’t reflect inner reality
She whispers to me, I was meant to be free.
Expressing a desire for freedom
This life that we've built is deadly.
Recognizing the danger in their constructed life
She crawls from my bed, with a comb cross her head.
Partner leaving, possibly feeling conflicted
She crawls to the train and drives herself home
Leaving the relationship and returning home
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