The Call Home
Embracing Life's Fragility: The Call Home by Mount Saint Elias
Lyrics
I know the monster
I am aware of the inner struggles or difficulties.
Who lives inside of your head
There is a figurative "monster" residing in your thoughts or mind.
He feed on light, feeds on hope
This inner monster thrives on negativity, consuming light and hope.
Feeds on the thing that gets you out of bed
It also feeds on the motivations that drive you to get out of bed.
But I'm not here to ask you why
The speaker is not questioning the reasons behind the emotional state.
You don't just cheer up
Encouraging to move beyond simply cheering up.
Because you and I were born
Highlighting a shared existence since birth.
To laugh, to dance, to be
To enjoy life - laughter, dancing, and simply being.
Broken
Acknowledging the human experience of being emotionally hurt or damaged.
To Pieces
Emphasizing the extent of the emotional distress, describing it as shattered.
I smelled jasmine when you told me she was gone
Recalling a specific memory associated with the scent of jasmine.
A warm night, Oakland, you folded in my arms
Describing a comforting moment in Oakland where the speaker provided support.
But I'm not here to ask you why
Reiterating the speaker's non-interrogative presence regarding the emotional state.
You don't just cheer up
Encouraging a deeper understanding or resolution beyond mere cheerfulness.
Because you and I were born
Restating the shared purpose of existence for joy and expression.
To laugh, to dance, to be
Broken
Repeating the acknowledgment of being emotionally wounded.
To Pieces
Reiterating the profound emotional damage, describing it as fragmented.
Your bones are made of bones
Metaphorically stating that one's essence is composed of elements that have already shone brightly.
Of stars already shone
Emphasizing a celestial origin and significance.
So when your feet don't touch the ground
When feeling detached from reality, it's a signal or a reminder of a spiritual connection.
My friend, that is just the call home
Interpreting the emotional struggle as a journey leading back to a sense of belonging or spiritual home.
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