Land
Navigating Love's Turbulence: Matthew Puckett's 'Land' Reveals a Journey of Broken Promises
Lyrics
sunset's painting god in amber
Sunset's beauty represents a divine presence, but communication is difficult.
and we can't even talk
The inability to communicate effectively.
sure, it's good to be away
Being away is enjoyable, but the destination may not justify the journey.
but where we're going, we probably coulda walked
The destination may not be worth the effort, suggesting regret.
i know we could be stronger
A desire for strength and resilience in the face of challenges.
and hold on a little longer
Encouraging perseverance and endurance.
if we tried
Strength and longevity can be achieved through effort and commitment.
thought we were being clever
Feeling clever when promising eternal commitment, but it may not hold true.
when we promised us forever
The realization that promises of forever were not kept.
guess we lied
An acknowledgment of deception or unfulfilled promises.
get me out of here
A plea to escape the current situation.
take me out of here
An urgent desire to leave the present circumstances.
i need to touch down
Yearning to come back to reality.
wrap my head around (what happened here)
Trying to comprehend and make sense of the situation.
fate and what it brings
Contemplating fate and its consequences.
breaking everything's
Breaking down and disrupting everything, deviating from the plan.
not what we planned
Unexpected outcomes contrary to the original plan.
i don't understand
Confusion and lack of understanding about the situation.
wake me up when we land
A desire to be awakened when the turmoil is over.
if we could we'd turn around in shame
A wish to turn back in shame and return to the past.
go back to where we've been
Returning to familiar territory may be preferable.
just leave it all to falling stars
Leaving things to chance and fate, with caution in decisions.
and some caution in the wind
Acknowledging the unpredictability of the journey.
my conscience fears that
A sense of guilt or remorse about the past silent suffering.
six long years of silent tears
The fear that years of pain won't be easily forgotten.
won't sleep on this tonight
Difficulty in finding solace and peace in the current situation.
sing the saddest songs
Expressing emotions through melancholic songs.
and all night longs
Continuing to express sorrow throughout the night.
but a hundred wrongs still don't make a right
No amount of wrongs can justify or make the situation right.
BRIDGE
Entering into a bridge section of the song.
we're past the part
Passing a point where uplifting each other may not work anymore.
where i lift you up
The attempt to console each other becomes futile.
and you try to calm me down
The world below appears calm despite the chaos above.
the shattered world below
A serene view of the shattered world as the descent to the ground begins.
looks serene
An observation of the unexpected beauty in the midst of chaos.
as we careen to the ground
The impending crash to the ground, symbolizing a dramatic and possibly tragic end.
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