21
Eternal Echoes: Finding Courage and Redemption in Prettyboi Floydd's '21'
Lyrics
There are days, I wake up and I pinch myself
Expressing disbelief or amazement upon waking up, possibly in a good way.
'Cause you're with me, not someone else
Feeling grateful that a significant person is present, emphasizing exclusivity.
And we'd give up forever to see you
Willing to sacrifice a lot for a glimpse of a loved one, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
But we know that you're up, looking down
Acknowledging the presence of a departed person watching over from above.
And whenever that we're feeling lonely
Receiving reassurance during moments of loneliness.
You tell us that we'll make it out
Encouragement to persevere and overcome challenges with the assurance of success.
And I'm scared, yeah, I'm still scared
Admitting fear or uncertainty about the reality of the situation.
That it's all a dream
Doubting the authenticity of the current positive state or relationship.
And all I remember is that moment
Recalling a specific impactful moment, possibly a departure or separation.
When you walked right out of our lives
Reflecting on the departure of someone important from one's life.
And sooner or later, we'll see you
Anticipating a reunion and seeking courage to face challenges in the meantime.
Just give us some courage to fight
Asking for strength and bravery to confront difficulties until a reunion occurs.
There are days, I wake up and I pinch myself
Reiterating the emotional impact of waking up and feeling the presence of a loved one.
'Cause you're with me, not someone else
Emphasizing the exclusive connection with the significant person.
Gone, but not forgotten
Acknowledging the absence but asserting that the person is still remembered.
When I was at the bottom
Recalling a difficult period in life, possibly with the influence of negative forces.
The devil, he was plotting
Describing a moment of feeling worthless due to external influence.
He told me I was nothing
Highlighting the negative impact of the devil's influence.
Then I looked down at my wrist
Noticing a message or reminder, possibly related to the number twenty-one.
And twenty-one sent me a message
Receiving guidance to go all-in or pursue a goal vigorously.
Told me go full throttle
Adopting a motivational statement as a personal motto.
So I made that shit my motto
Reiterating fear or uncertainty about the reality of the situation.
And I'm scared, yeah, I'm still scared
Recalling the impact of a significant event as if it might be a dream.
That it's all a dream
Expressing uncertainty or fear regarding the authenticity of current circumstances.
Twenty-one, I don't know what to do
Referencing the number twenty-one and expressing confusion or a lack of direction.
He said stay sharp like a number two
Receiving advice to stay sharp and focused, possibly related to life choices.
The devil played me like a fool
Recalling being deceived or misled by negative influences.
Then he said with God, you cannot lose
Receiving reassurance that with faith or spirituality, success is assured.
There are days, I wake up and I pinch myself
Reiterating the impact of waking up with the presence of a significant person.
'Cause you're with me, not someone else
Emphasizing the exclusive connection with the significant person, echoing earlier lines.
Rest in peace
Paying respects and expressing condolences to the departed person.
Two.... One
Symbolizing the number twenty-one, possibly with significance to the overall theme.
And I'm scared, yeah, I'm still scared
Reiterating fear or uncertainty about the reality of the situation.
That it's all a dream
Expressing ongoing doubt or fear regarding the authenticity of current circumstances.
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