Vulnerable
Embracing Courage: A Journey through Vulnerability in Marilyn Hucek's Song
Lyrics
Being vulnerable takes courage sometimes
Expressing that displaying vulnerability requires courage on occasions.
I never thought we’d be sitting at the bar
Unexpectedly finding oneself in a bar, a place possibly associated with shared experiences.
You know
A transition or pause in the conversation.
It’s been a long long road
Reflecting on the challenges and experiences encountered on the journey.
It’s been a few years
Acknowledging the passage of a significant amount of time.
You said you almost died
Recalling a moment when the other person mentioned a near-death experience.
We took a few shots
Sharing a drink, possibly as a way to cope or commemorate.
And I sure cried
Expressing personal emotional reactions, specifically crying.
You know
Reiterating the length and challenges of the journey.
It’s been a long long road
Reflecting on the enduring nature of the journey.
And if it’s just tonight
Considering the possibility that the encounter is a fleeting moment.
I gotta hold you tight
Expressing the desire to hold the other person closely, possibly for reassurance.
So let’s go
Suggesting a decision to embark on a journey, possibly metaphorical.
And take the long way home
Choosing to take a longer route, indicating a willingness to invest time and effort.
You asked me how I’m doing
Engaging in casual conversation, showing interest in each other's well-being.
How’s your father, just fine
Inquiring about the other person's family, specifically mentioning the father.
You know I moved to New York, that’s right
Revealing a relocation to New York, a significant life change.
You know
Reiterating the challenges faced on the journey.
It’s been a long long road
Reflecting on the decision not to wait for someone.
You know I couldn’t wait around for you
Observing a new tattoo, a change possibly indicative of personal growth.
Hey I noticed that’s a new tattoo
Reiterating the challenges and experiences on the journey.
You know
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the journey.
It’s been a long long road
Considering the fleeting nature of the encounter once again.
And if it’s just tonight
Expressing the urgency to hold each other tightly, suggesting a sense of vulnerability.
You better hold me tight
Reiterating the need to embrace the moment.
So let’s go
Deciding to take a longer route home, reinforcing the commitment to the relationship.
And take the long way home
Repeating the choice to invest time and effort in the journey.
It’s been a reckless five years
Summarizing a period of five years marked by recklessness.
I didn’t know what to say
Expressing difficulty in finding words during a significant moment.
I couldn’t picture your face
Struggling to recall the face of the other person during their absence.
Until I’d see you again
Acknowledging the impact of reuniting and seeing the person again.
These are the truths of my life
Presenting personal truths and experiences.
So I don’t know if you can handle it
Expressing uncertainty about the other person's ability to handle vulnerability.
Being vulnerable takes courage sometimes
Reiterating the courage required to embrace vulnerability.
Let’s take the long way home
Choosing to take a longer route home once again, emphasizing commitment.
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