The Wall
Breaking Walls of Emotion
Lyrics
It's the loneliest of situations
Expressing extreme loneliness in a challenging situation.
Hard words make a good foundation
Suggesting that facing difficult or harsh words can build a strong foundation.
And the wall gets taller
Describing the growing emotional barrier or distance represented by a metaphorical wall.
More that we don't try
Highlighting the tendency to avoid trying or taking risks, contributing to the wall's growth.
Tears and anger, brick by brick
Depicting the construction of the emotional wall with tears and anger as building blocks.
Two miles wide and too hard to stay
Emphasizing the substantial and formidable nature of the emotional wall.
The difference between
Addressing the contrast between the exterior facade and the true feelings held within.
How we really feel inside
Reflecting on the internal emotions that differ from the external appearance.
If you're still listening over there
Directing a message to someone, acknowledging their presence and continued attention.
This is me saying I still care
Affirming continued care and concern for the person being addressed.
A kind word from me or you
Suggesting that a kind word from either party can have a positive impact on the relationship.
Just might let a little light shine through
Hinting at the potential for mutual understanding and improvement if positive communication occurs.
'Cause love's the only thing around
Asserting that love is the powerful force capable of breaking down the emotional barriers.
Strong enough to bring it down
Reiterating that love has the strength to overcome obstacles and resolve conflicts.
Who knows how we got this way
Pondering the mystery of how the relationship reached its current state.
So close yet so far away
Expressing the paradox of being physically close yet emotionally distant.
I can almost feel you
Conveying a sense of almost sensing the other person reaching out emotionally.
Reaching out for me
Describing a longing for the other person to connect or communicate.
We've gotta work this out together
Advocating for collaborative efforts to resolve issues and break down the emotional walls.
Or the walls come to stand forever
Warning that if the issues are not addressed together, the emotional walls will become permanent.
Hand in hand
Emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation in resolving relationship challenges.
But how hard could that be?
Raising the question of the perceived difficulty in working together to overcome obstacles.
If you're still listening over there
Reiterating the message, expressing the ongoing desire for the other person's attention.
This is me saying I still care
Reaffirming the continued care and concern for the person being addressed.
A kind word from me or you
Highlighting the potential positive impact of kind words from either party on the relationship.
Just might let a little light shine through
Reiterating the idea that positive communication can allow light to shine through the emotional walls.
'Cause love's the only thing around
Affirming that love remains the key force capable of breaking down emotional barriers.
Strong enough to bring it down
Stressing the strength of love in overcoming obstacles and fostering connection.
A kind word from me or you
Repeating the notion that kind words can have a positive impact on the relationship.
Just might let a little light shine through
Reiterating the potential for positive change through mutual understanding and communication.
'Cause love's the only thing around
Emphasizing once again that love is the powerful force capable of breaking down emotional barriers.
Strong enough to bring it down
Reaffirming the idea that love has the strength to overcome obstacles and resolve conflicts.
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