Starting
Embracing Life's Sparks: Matt Pond PA's Starting
Lyrics
We could start tonight, slide back the deadbolts
We have the opportunity to begin tonight by unlocking the deadbolts.
Let the pictures down, they hold no life
Remove the pictures, as they lack vitality or meaning.
And if you've got some faith then you are faithful
If you possess faith, you are reliable and true.
You fall down on your face, you got a face full
Facing challenges is inevitable, but confronting them gives you resilience.
Oh, we could start tonight, pull down the plastic
We can initiate something significant tonight by removing barriers (symbolized by plastic) and taking bold actions.
Light the gasoline, we'll race the lines
Ignite a metaphorical fire (gasoline) and push boundaries.
And if you want to live then go on living
If you wish to live fully, keep living; if you want to contribute, do it correctly.
If you want to give, you've got to get it right
Success in giving requires precision and correctness.
A ceiling was beyond the world I could afford
The ceiling represents limitations, and sometimes, what we desire seems financially out of reach.
You'll never knock your head or chip your teeth
There's no need to fear harm or damage in pursuing your desires.
If you wanted some more
If you desire more, go after it.
Or just keep dancing with your chin and vacant stare
A metaphor for continuing with life despite challenges or monotony.
The boundless worth in every movement
Every action has inherent value, even in the seemingly mundane.
With you seated in your chair
Your presence has worth, even when seated and seemingly inactive.
And here we are, saints and sightseers
A mix of individuals, some virtuous and others mere spectators.
A light bulb phosphorescent flash and then we're gone
Life is transient, symbolized by a fleeting light bulb flash.
And there we were, all full of fevers
We were once full of passion and excitement.
A millions shakes until the leaves have drifted on
Intensity diminishes over time, like leaves drifting away.
And here we are, far beyond reason
We find ourselves in situations that defy logical explanation.
A million fires, a million holes cut in the sky
Imagery of numerous challenges or obstacles in the sky.
And there we were, saints and sightseers
A repetition of the mix of virtuous individuals and observers.
One million runway lights to bring us through the night
A runway of lights guiding us through the darkness of life.
We stand on ledges, kick our feet and throw our shoes
Taking risks and enjoying the thrill, represented by standing on ledges and throwing shoes.
I tried to move a little closer, nothing left for me to lose
An attempt to get closer with nothing to lose.
There is no argument to get me going hoarse
No need for arguments; sometimes, losing your mind frees you from past worries.
Misplaced my mind and now I do not have to worry 'bout before
The liberation that comes with losing track of time and past concerns.
Less talk, more arms, more legs, more swinging back and forth
Advocating for action over words, embracing physical expression.
Lights on, lights off, I know that I want to be adored
Desire for admiration and acknowledgment, with a reference to turning lights on and off.
First hips then knees then feet, don't think anymore
A progression from sensual movements to a state of not overthinking.
Make no mistake, there's no blood when the words are gone
An acknowledgment that words can be devoid of emotional impact.
Less talk, more arms, more legs, more swinging back and forth
Reiteration of the preference for action over excessive talk.
Lights on, lights off, we know we want to be adored
Similar to line 34, expressing the desire for adoration.
First hips then knees then feet, don't think anymore
A continuation of the progression from hips to feet, emphasizing physical experience.
Make no mistake, there's no blood when the words are gone
Emphasizing that the absence of words does not imply harm or conflict.
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