Quiet Place to Fall
Finding Solace in Chaos: Noah Benjamin's Struggle for a Quiet Place to Fall
Lyrics
I’ve got one foot in the water; One foot on dry land
I am torn between two opposing situations or choices.
And I’m talking to my conscience
I am engaged in introspection, seeking guidance from my conscience.
He don’t seem to care; don’t understand
My conscience seems indifferent or unresponsive.
There’s a devil on my shoulder; and every day he’s growing bolder
There is a growing influence of negativity or temptation in my life.
My angel can’t find no room to stand
Despite having a positive influence (angel), there's little room for it.
Though I’ve tried to hide it, I don’t have the strength to fight it
I've tried to conceal a struggle but lack the strength to overcome it.
These weapons never fit right in my hands
Weapons or solutions I have don't feel right or effective.
In my hands
Reiteration of the struggle with the ineffective tools or solutions.
Oh, In my hand
Emphasis on the personal struggle or conflict.
I keep one ear to the ground; But the ground never had too much to say
I'm attentive, but the environment is not providing meaningful insights.
And I’m looking for some answers
Seeking answers, but only encountering more questions.
But, questions are all that seem to come my way
Frustration with the prevalence of questions over answers.
And they’re coming and they’re going; But there’s freedom in knowing
Acceptance of the uncertainty and finding freedom in not knowing.
I don’t know anything at all
Admitting ignorance or lack of knowledge.
Just like the early autumn leaves; I get swept up by the breeze
Comparing oneself to autumn leaves, easily moved by external forces.
And I’m just looking for a quiet place to fall
Desire for a tranquil and safe place to find solace.
A quiet place to fall
Repetition emphasizing the need for a quiet place to fall.
A quiet place to fall
-Oh but here we go again; Though it feels just like an end
Expressing a recurring feeling of an ending or closure.
Even butterflies get pinned to the wall
Even beautiful things (butterflies) can face challenges and adversity.
And I’ll get up again; but I could never comprehend
Despite setbacks, determination to rise again, but confusion persists.
Why you acted like you couldn’t see me at all
Perplexity about why someone ignored or overlooked the speaker.
Up against the wall
Repetition of feeling pressed against a metaphorical wall.
Up against that wall, oh no
-Up against the wall
-Up against the wall, yeah
-Up against that
Continuation of the metaphorical struggle against obstacles.
If God’s an idea, heaven’s just another trip to take
Contemplation about the existence of God and the concept of heaven.
And I’m living with the fear, all the promises you made
Living with fear due to broken promises.
You meant to break, oh no
The realization that promises were meant to be broken.
There’s devil on my shoulder; never gets any older
The negative influence (devil) remains persistent.
My angels just an old dying man
The positive influence (angel) is weakening or diminishing.
And though I’ve tried to fight it, I can’t bring myself to write it
Struggling to express inner turmoil through writing.
Cuz’ this burning pen keeps shaking in my hand
The act of writing is challenging due to emotional distress.
In My Hand
Reiteration of the difficulty holding a pen or finding the right words.
In My Hand
-But here we go again, though it feels just like an end
Reiteration of the feeling of an impending end or closure.
Even butterflies get pinned to the wall
Even beautiful things (butterflies) can face challenges and adversity.
So if you need a friend, you can look me up again
Offering friendship, but the responsibility now falls on the other person.
But it’s gonna be your turn to stand against that wall
The roles are reversed, and the other person must face challenges.
Up against that wall
Repetition of feeling pressed against a metaphorical wall.
Up against that wall, yeah
-Up against that wall
-Up against that wall
-You came in then left like bandits
Reflection on broken promises and unfulfilled commitments.
Promises come empty handed
-All it took to see
Realization of the true nature of a situation or relationship.
What it meant to be
Understanding the essence of a relationship or experience.
Up against your wall left stranded
Feeling abandoned or left alone against obstacles.
Up against that wall
Reiteration of the struggle against metaphorical walls.
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