Life Vest
Finding Faith in Silence: Decoding the Soulful Journey of 'Life Vest'
Lyrics
Where do I begin
Expressing uncertainty or contemplation about the starting point of a situation or journey.
I guess I'm certain
Confirming a sense of certainty or assurance.
That I never once heard of a man
Acknowledging the universal human pursuit of purpose or meaning.
That wasn't searchin'
Highlighting the innate human tendency to seek and explore.
I want understanding
Expressing a desire for comprehension or insight.
Of some kind of sound thing
Seeking understanding of an intangible or abstract concept, possibly related to sound or music.
That I hold for more than just the knowledge
Desiring something more profound than mere knowledge, perhaps a deeper spiritual understanding.
That death has no meaning
Contemplating the existential idea that death may lack inherent meaning.
Show me hands Lord
Requesting a tangible sign or guidance from a higher power.
And tell me where you're keeping my faith stored
Questioning the location or preservation of one's faith.
Am I your chosen?
Reflecting on one's perceived relationship with a divine entity.
I never felt close to being Moses
Expressing a sense of distance from a revered figure like Moses.
And give me your love Lord
Pleading for love or a more accessible form of divine connection.
Or something a bit smaller I can afford
Expressing a willingness to accept a more modest form of divine intervention.
Throw me your life vest
Metaphorically asking for assistance in times of crisis.
It's only when I'm drowning that I need it
Acknowledging the need for help during challenging times.
So do you speak low?
Pondering the nature of divine communication, possibly in a subtle or quiet manner.
And what do I still owe?
Questioning unresolved obligations or debts.
And what if doubting your truth is the root
Considering skepticism as a potential obstacle to perceiving truth.
To sight not bestowed?
Exploring the idea that doubt may hinder the ability to see or understand.
And now I'm leery
Expressing wariness or caution regarding a theoretical worldview.
Of your true world theory
Doubting the credibility of a proposed theory about the true nature of the world.
And everyday its getting harder to believe
Describing a growing difficulty in maintaining belief or faith.
A calm mind's found clearly
Noting that a calm mind is evident when perceiving divine presence clearly.
In seeing your hands Lord
Reiterating the request for a tangible sign or indication from a higher power.
And hearing where you're keeping my faith stored
Questioning the location or preservation of faith, echoing earlier lines.
Am I your chosen?
Revisiting the theme of being chosen by a divine entity.
I've never felt close to being Moses
Expressing a continued sense of distance from figures like Moses.
So give your love Lord
Reiterating the plea for divine love or a more accessible connection.
Or something a bit smaller I can afford
Expressing a willingness to accept a more modest form of divine intervention, echoing earlier lines.
While throwing your life vest
Metaphorically asking for assistance, repeating an earlier line.
It's only when I'm drowning that I need it
Emphasizing the situational need for help, repeating an earlier line.
Need it
Repeating the need for divine assistance during challenging times.
Throw me your life vest
Reiterating the metaphorical plea for assistance.
Throw me
Repeating the plea for divine assistance, emphasizing urgency.
Throw me your life vest
Repeating the metaphorical plea for assistance, with urgency.
Throw me
Repeating the plea for divine assistance, with urgency.
Throw me your life vest
Repeating the metaphorical plea for assistance, with urgency.
Throw me
Repeating the plea for divine assistance, with urgency.
Because the silence is slowly breaking me
Highlighting the impact of silence on the speaker, suggesting a sense of emotional struggle.
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