Lyrics
Keep it light
Advocating for a carefree and easygoing attitude.
Keep it easy
Emphasizing the importance of simplicity and ease.
Like the bird on the wire
Comparing life to a bird on a wire, suggesting a delicate balance.
The air in the tyre
Metaphorically referring to maintaining the right pressure in life, like air in a tire.
It's not where you're meant to be
Highlighting that one's current situation may not be the intended or ideal place.
But those dark skies that you run from
Referring to challenging or difficult experiences that one tries to escape.
They're never that far behind
Suggesting that challenges are persistent and not easily left behind.
Keeping us out of mind
Encouraging the avoidance of negative thoughts or situations.
Hearts on the line
Referring to emotional vulnerability, putting one's feelings on the line.
Just a day at a time
Advising to take each day as it comes, not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
Keeping us out of mind
Reiteration of the need to keep negative thoughts at bay.
Hearts on the line
Repeating the theme of emotional vulnerability and the importance of taking things slowly.
Just a day at a time
Reiterating the advice to live one day at a time.
Try and forget
Suggesting the importance of letting go of past troubles or memories.
Keep it empty
Encouraging an open and unburdened state of mind.
All those books at the back
Referring to neglected books, possibly representing past experiences or knowledge.
With dust on the stacks
Describing neglected books with dust as something better left untouched.
It's better just leave them be
Suggesting that some things are best left in the past.
Cos the dark skies that you run from
Reiterating that challenges and troubles are not easily escaped.
They're never that far behind
Emphasizing the persistent nature of difficulties.
When the stars are circling over us
Describing a moment when celestial bodies align, possibly representing positive or significant events.
And your hands there reaching for mine
Symbolizing connection and support in challenging times.
Just hold on
Encouraging perseverance and holding onto hope in difficult situations.
Hold on
Repeating the message of holding on and facing challenges one step at a time.
One day at a time
Summarizing the overall message of taking life one day at a time.
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