Washington
Journey Through Undone Moments: Naomi Erickson's 'Washington' Meaning
Lyrics
Something cute the way you're looking
Expressing admiration for the way someone looks
I shove you over when you put your foot in
Playfully pushing someone when they make a misstep
Steady smiles floating smooth new lines
Describing a content and smooth state with smiles and new experiences
Moment I'd pick if I could freeze time
Reflecting on a moment in time that is desirable to freeze
Spinning out on the ice
Experiencing a sensation of losing control or balance
In our separate two-wheel drives
Driving separately on two-wheel vehicles
I pulled over, you passed me by
Pulling over while the other person passes by
Wheels were spinning so I hitched a ride
Choosing to hitch a ride due to spinning wheels
Is this how far I have come
Reflecting on personal growth and progress
To call myself the spontaneous one
Questioning self-identity as a spontaneous person
Since that day I felt undone
Feeling a sense of vulnerability or unraveling since a particular day
Since Washington
Attributing these emotions to a place, possibly Washington
Did you confide in me
Wondering if there was genuine sharing or just casual conversation
Or were you making conversation
Questioning the nature of communication
You said the problem, she didn't like this
Referencing a problem and pondering if personal happiness was concealed
Did I conceal my elation
Reflecting on emotions and the potential hiding of joy
Plans were being made on your lips or in my head
Suggesting plans or thoughts either spoken or unspoken
This I'll never jeopardize
Committing to not jeopardizing certain plans or feelings
Still I swallowed back those words I've said
Suppressing words that were initially considered
Is this how far I have come
Reiterating personal growth and questioning spontaneity
To call myself the spontaneous one
Reflecting on a sense of unraveling since a specific day
Since that day I felt undone
Feeling undone or emotionally unsettled since the mentioned day
Since Washington
Linking these emotions to the place, Washington
Would I drive to Spokane to see a friend or a man
Contemplating a journey to see either a friend or a romantic interest
Was I hoping I'd stand a chance
Considering the possibility of standing a chance in a relationship
No, I fly by the seat of my pants
Expressing a spontaneous and carefree approach to life
Is this how far I have come
Reflecting on personal growth and questioning spontaneity again
To call myself the spontaneous one
Reiterating a sense of becoming more spontaneous
Since that day I felt undone
Revisiting the feeling of being emotionally undone since a particular day
Since Washington
Connecting these emotions to the place, Washington, once more
Comment