Thank You
Gratitude Unveiled: Mark Lee Wilkins' Ode to Lifesaving Bonds
Lyrics
Who was there when I got kicked to the curb
The speaker reflects on a difficult time when they were rejected or abandoned.
Who was there when it all got absurd
The speaker acknowledges someone who supported them during a challenging and confusing period.
Who was there to help me find my way back home
Expressing gratitude for someone who guided them back home when they were lost or disoriented.
Who was there with a kindly word
Recognizing someone who offered kind words without dwelling on what the speaker deserved.
Not one mention about what I deserved
Reflecting on the absence of entitlement in the support received during difficult times.
Who got me to stay when once I would roam
Thanking someone for encouraging them to stay when they were inclined to roam or leave.
Everything finally came into view
The speaker gains clarity and understanding about their situation.
Now I know just what I must do
The realization leads to a sense of purpose, knowing what actions need to be taken.
So let me start by saying thank you
The speaker begins expressing gratitude, indicating a positive change in perspective.
Life's a funny business it seems
Life is unpredictable and humorous, emphasizing the uncertainty in one's journey.
Sometimes we don't know our own dreams
Highlighting the challenge of understanding and recognizing personal dreams.
Then we look that gift horse right in the mouth
Using the metaphor of looking a gift horse in the mouth to depict not appreciating what one has.
We all know our own wants and needs
Acknowledging individual desires and necessities.
Like a vampire who just wants to feed
Comparing personal desires to a vampire's need to feed, implying a relentless pursuit.
We suckle that teat until it all goes south
Continuing to fulfill desires until things take a negative turn ("until it all goes south").
Everything finally came into view
Reiteration of gaining clarity and understanding in life.
Now I know just what I must do
Confirming the speaker's realization of what actions they need to take.
So let me start by saying thank you
Continuing expressions of gratitude for the positive changes in the speaker's life.
Thank you girl for just being here
Specifically thanking someone for their presence during difficult times.
When I was lost and couldn't see through the tears
Expressing gratitude for support during moments of confusion and tears.
Thank you for always loving me
Acknowledging the constant love provided by the person being thanked.
I've always been bitter but I am broken now
Admitting past bitterness and brokenness while recognizing ongoing guidance and support.
Yet you keep showing me how
Despite being broken, the speaker is grateful for continuous lessons on how to overcome challenges.
To win even though I am bound to lose
Learning to succeed even in the face of expected failure, guided by the person being thanked.
Everything finally came into view
Reiteration of clarity and understanding coming into view in the speaker's life.
Now I know just what I must do
Reaffirmation of knowing the necessary actions to take.
So let me start by saying
Continued expression of gratitude, emphasizing the speaker's desire to start with "thank you."
Let me start by saying
Repetition of the intention to begin with gratitude, reinforcing its significance.
Let me start by saying
Further repetition, underscoring the importance of expressing thanks.
Thank you
Concluding the expression of gratitude with a straightforward "thank you."
Thank you
Repetition of gratitude, emphasizing the importance of acknowledgment.
Thank you
Final gratitude, closing the expression of thanks with a sincere acknowledgment.
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