Just Be
Embracing Light Amidst Internal Struggles: Just Be by Pete Kilpatrick
Lyrics
I kept it all inside
The speaker has kept their feelings and emotions hidden.
For way too long
They've kept these emotions hidden for an extended period.
Now I'm splitting at the seams
Now, they feel overwhelmed and on the verge of breaking apart.
There's a battle waging on inside of me
Internally, there's a conflict or struggle happening.
We walk through winding woods
Metaphorically, they're journeying through challenging times.
In search of peace
Seeking tranquility or resolution in their life.
Well it's growing hard to find
Finding peace becomes increasingly difficult.
On Days like these
Particularly challenging days make finding peace harder.
Who's gonna save me if I can't help myself
Expresses a need for help when the speaker can't help themselves.
Who's gonna spin you on the dance floor
Imagining someone to share joyful moments with.
Who's gonna turn off all the lights when you're fast asleep
Concern about safety and security while asleep.
Red-Winged Blackbird on a power line
Observation of a bird on a power line, possibly representing freedom.
As I biked down Simpson's Point
Personal experience of biking at a specific location.
Well I had to slip away
The speaker felt the need to escape due to fear of losing control.
For fear I'd lost my mind
Fear of losing mental stability or sanity.
Who's gonna fix this if we all run out of tape
Concern about what happens if resources or solutions run out.
Who's gonna glue it back together
Wondering who will mend things when they're broken.
I could've never dreamt this up when I was young back in Michigan
Reflecting on the unpredictability of life compared to youth.
Just staying for the summer
Recalling a temporary stay in a place, possibly nostalgic.
So don't lose your light
Encouraging someone not to lose their optimism or hope.
This is temporary
Stating that the current situation is not permanent.
Dry your sad eyes
Urging to overcome sadness.
Be strong, Be brave, Be here, Be safe
Encouraging strength, courage, presence, and safety.
Just Be, Just Be
Advocating for just being oneself.
Who's gonna save me if I can't help myself
Repeated need for assistance in self-recovery.
Who's gonna spin you on the dance floor
Desiring joyful experiences with someone.
Who's gonna turn off all the lights when you're fast asleep
Concern about safety and care even while asleep.
So don't lose your light
Reiteration of not losing hope despite temporary difficulties.
This is temporary
Emphasizing the impermanence of the current situation.
Dry your sad eyes
Encouragement to overcome sadness and be resilient.
Be strong, Be brave, Be here, Be safe
Encouraging strength, courage, presence, and safety again.
Believe in me
Asking for trust or belief in the speaker.
Just Be, Just Be, Just Be, Just Be
Reiterating the importance of just being oneself.
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