Honnold
Ascending Heights: Finding Depth in the Unknown
Lyrics
never occurred before that day
Reflecting on a unique experience that occurred on a specific day.
before I crossed that peak
Highlighting the pivotal moment of crossing a peak, suggesting a transformative event.
we’re nearly all climbing
Expressing a commonality in the human experience of facing challenges or obstacles.
upon meters that save our fall
Emphasizing reliance on measures or support systems to prevent failure.
and on a ledge above my fears
Describing a state of peace and security, symbolized by a ledge above fears.
where I found my rest
Recalling a moment of finding solace and tranquility.
with my heart undressed
Metaphorically exposing vulnerability and authenticity, possibly in a relationship.
like inhaling my first breath
Comparing a vulnerable state to the freshness and purity of inhaling one's first breath.
you were miles above
Addressing someone who is metaphorically distant, elevated above.
what did you find when you reached the sun
Posing a question about discoveries made at a metaphorical 'sun'—a significant destination.
was it enough that you’re glad you’d gone
Asking if the experience at the 'sun' was fulfilling enough to justify the journey.
never occurred before that day
Reiterating the uniqueness of the day, emphasizing its significance.
that you once stood my place
Highlighting a shift in perspective where the listener stands in the narrator's place.
facing your own fate
Conveying a sense of confronting destiny or facing challenges directly.
like inhaling your first breath
Drawing a parallel between vulnerability and the freshness of taking a first breath.
and on a ledge above your fears
Describing another person's experience of finding depth and security above fears.
where you found your depth
Highlighting the significance of taking initial steps in a journey.
taking your first steps
Illustrating progress and growth in overcoming challenges.
where you climbed above the rest
Emphasizing elevation above others and achieving a higher perspective.
you were miles above
Repeating the metaphorical distance, being miles above, suggesting continued separation.
what did you find when you reached the sun
Repeating the question about discoveries made when reaching a metaphorical 'sun.'
was it enough that you’re glad you’d gone
Repeating the inquiry about the fulfillment of the journey to the 'sun.'
you were miles above
Reiterating the metaphorical distance, emphasizing the continued separation.
what did you find when you reached the sun
Repeating the question about discoveries made at the metaphorical 'sun.'
was it enough that you’re glad you’d gone
Repeating the inquiry about the fulfillment of the journey to the 'sun.'
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