Able
Embracing Imperfections: The Human Struggle Unveiled in NEEDTOBREATHE's 'Able'
Lyrics
There's a host of hurts we come across
Introduces the idea of encountering various hurts in life.
None of which alike
Highlights the uniqueness of each hurt, emphasizing diversity.
From the air inside the birthing room
Describes experiences from the beginning of life, particularly in the birthing room.
To the darkness where we die
Shifts to the darker moments in life, possibly referring to death.
Though I feel I'm just as strong as any man I know
Expresses personal strength but acknowledges limitations.
I'm not able
Repeatedly emphasizes the inability to face challenges alone.
I'm not able
-I'm not able
-On my own
Reiterates the theme of dependency and the need for support.
Carry around the secrets
Refers to hidden struggles known only to the divine.
Only heaven knows
-Crawl into our darkened rooms where only victims go
Describes secluded, emotional places where only those in pain go.
Though I feel I'm strong enough to carry all this load
Despite personal strength, admits incapacity to bear the burdens alone.
I'm not able
Reiterates the declaration of inability to face challenges independently.
I'm not able
-I'm not able
-On my own
Reaffirms the theme of needing external support.
I'm not able
Repeatedly emphasizes the inability to cope with life's challenges alone.
I'm not able
-I'm not able
-On my own
-I'm not able
Continues to stress the dependence on others for strength.
I'm not able
-I'm not able
-On my own
-All my actions, false or true
Acknowledges personal flaws and questionable motives.
Selfish motives I will use
Reflects on using selfish motives in actions.
We were born with knives in hand
Metaphorically suggests the inherent potential for harm in human nature.
Trained to kill our fellow man
Describes a world where people are trained to harm each other.
If we're not better than the rest
Ponders the necessity of being better than others for the sake of future generations.
How will children do their best
Questions how children can succeed if adults fail to set a positive example.
Find your patience, find your truth
Encourages finding patience and truth as a remedy.
Love is all we have to lose
States that love is the only thing at risk in challenging situations.
Have to lose
Reiterates the vulnerability of love in difficult circumstances.
'Cause I'm not able
Reiterates the central theme of personal inability to face challenges alone.
I'm not able
-I'm not able
-On my own
Concludes the song with the affirmation of dependence on others for strength.
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