Hot Gates
Embracing Life's Hot Gates: A Mumford & Sons Reflection
Lyrics
There is no great thing, to stop and sing
There is nothing significant enough to interrupt and celebrate, perhaps reflecting a lack of noteworthy events.
Waiting for the rain
Waiting for a change or a fresh start represented by the rain.
And this perfect pill, it's all too much
A metaphorical reference to a perfect solution or escape, which is overwhelming.
On the edge again
Being on the brink of a challenging or dangerous situation again.
Don't look away
An urging not to avoid or ignore the difficulties.
Couldn't help but note the coldest thing
Observation of something emotionally cold in a person's demeanor.
In your precious face
Highlighting the emotional coldness present in the person's face.
Why do you always speak when you have no grace
Questioning the tendency to speak without tact or politeness.
In your precious face
Reiteration of the lack of grace in the person's face.
But even in the dark I saw you were the only one alone
Even in difficult times, recognizing the individual as the only one facing isolation.
But these hot gates you spent your victory on
Reference to challenging or decisive moments represented by "hot gates" used for victory.
Though your swore you wouldn't do this anymore
Despite a promise to avoid certain actions, the person is repeating them.
And I can't be for you all of the things you want me to
Acknowledging limitations in meeting expectations but promising constant love.
But I will love you constantly
Expressing unwavering commitment to love despite challenges.
There's precious little else to me
Indicating a lack of substantial identity or characteristics beyond the commitment to love.
And though we cry, we must stay alive
Recognizing the necessity to persevere despite experiencing emotional pain.
Another fragile edge, and a tender sound
Describing a delicate and vulnerable situation with a subtle sound.
And then you went aground
An unfortunate event or failure represented by going aground.
Near a duller blade, a promise out of sight
Referring to a less promising situation, possibly obscured promises.
There's nothing here for you tonight
Nothing positive or meaningful available in the current circumstances.
But even in the dark I saw you were the only one alone
Reiteration of the person's isolation even in darkness.
But these hot gates you spent your victory on
Repeating the idea of facing challenging moments represented by "hot gates."
Though your swore you wouldn't do this anymore
Repeating the breaking of a promise despite prior commitments.
And I can't be for you all of the things you want me to
Acknowledging inability to fulfill all expectations but promising constant love.
But I will love you constantly
Reaffirming a commitment to love persistently.
There's precious little else to me
Emphasizing a lack of substantial identity beyond the commitment to love.
And though we cry, we must stay alive
Highlighting the importance of staying alive despite emotional challenges.
Let my blood only run out when my world decides
Expressing a desire for life to continue until external circumstances determine otherwise.
There is no way out of your only life
Stating that there is no escape from one's only life.
So run on, so run!
Encouraging to keep running forward despite challenges.
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