Sleeping by the Sun
Stumbling Through Life: Mount Magnolia's Reflections in 'Sleeping by the Sun'
Lyrics
It’s gonna be a hard one
Expressing anticipation of a challenging situation
But I’ve been here before
Indicating past experience with difficulties
Couldn’t ask for it any better
Content with the current situation, no desire for improvement
Couldn’t ask for anything more
Satisfied and grateful for what one has
I’m taking my time
Taking one's time and not rushing
So there’s no time at all
Paradoxical notion of having both time and no time simultaneously
Sounds like the movies
Comparing life to a cinematic experience
But I’m still stumbling through the wall
Struggling or facing challenges metaphorically
Call me a sinner, I’ll call you a saint
Playing with the idea of moral judgment
Some sing it loud, some sing it faint
Highlighting diverse expressions of beliefs or opinions
The earth will shake for years and years to come
Signifying a significant and lasting event
You can still hear it tremble when they’re sleeping by the sun
Continuation of the impactful event, even in restful times
“Guess I don’t bleed out of my sleeve
Expressing emotional reserve and self-awareness
I’m not enough for you to believe”
Feeling inadequate in gaining trust or belief
Sometimes I think that’s what He said
Reflecting on a possible divine communication
While we’re stuck staring at His empty bed
Sense of loss or emptiness in spiritual connection
Call me a sinner, I’ll call you a saint
Reiteration of moral ambiguity
Some sing it loud, some sing it faint
Highlighting the variety in expressing beliefs
The earth will shake for years and years to come
Emphasizing the long-lasting impact of significant events
You can still hear it tremble when they’re sleeping by the sun
Linking the ongoing impact to restful periods
Whatever I answer, whatever I say
Acknowledging the inevitability of fate or destiny
It’s already been said, but I’m still far away
Feeling distanced despite the inevitability of events
I can still feel, or maybe not
Uncertain about emotional sensitivity
A trembling mind, is my afterthought
Reflecting on thoughts that come after the fact
Call me a sinner, I’ll call you a saint
Repeating the theme of moral ambiguity
Some sing it loud, some sing it faint
Highlighting the diversity of belief expressions
The earth will shake for years and years to come
Reiterating the long-lasting impact of events on the world
You can still hear it tremble when they’re sleeping by the sun
Connecting the impact to restful times and states
You can still hear it tremble when they’re sleeping by the sun
Repeating the idea of ongoing impact during periods of rest
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