Nothing Won, Nothing Lost
Riding Through Life's Storm: A Tale of Gratitude and Self-Reflection
Lyrics
There's a storm, out on the shore
There is a metaphorical storm occurring, possibly representing challenges or turmoil.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
Repetition emphasizes the theme of nothing being won or lost.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-As I ride on through the dawn
The speaker is journeying through a challenging time or situation.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
Continued emphasis on the theme of nothing gained or lost.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-There's a storm, out on the shore
Reiteration of the storm on the shore, reinforcing the sense of adversity.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
Repetition of the theme, highlighting a sense of stagnation or neutrality.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-As I ride on through the dawn
The journey through challenges continues into the dawn, symbolizing hope.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
Reiterating the theme of nothing won or lost during the ongoing journey.
(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-(Nothing won and nothing lost)
-Memories like a haze in my vision
Memories are described as a haze, possibly indicating a lack of clarity or confusion.
On the days I escape from the prison
Escaping from the present is likened to a break from reality, with a desire for clarity.
Of the present
-It's like a break from reality
-But in actuality I'm praying for some clarity
-It's always kinda cloudy, see
Cloudiness in goals and uncertainty about approaching challenges.
Goals flying over my head, unsure
-If the wave that's approaching ahead
-Is my fault
-White pebbles
Imagery of white pebbles and ripples symbolizes a desire for freedom and change.
Skimmed on the surface of the sea
-Set a ripple through space and time
-To carry me free
-Like a dream
The constructed nature of the mind, with details left behind, seeking peace of mind.
All the scenery and the people
-Are feeble constructs in my mind
-The details all get left behind
-But look in closely and you'll find
Suggests self-centeredness, selfishness, and the importance of gratitude.
Something that resembles peace of mind
-You dunno what you've got 'cause your eye's on mine
-And everybody else's
-Ain't that kinda selfish
Emphasizes gratitude for health, family, friends, and music.
Gratitude is where the wealth is
-Got your health and your family
-And your friends and the music G
-While you're looking to the future
Reflection on looking to the future, drowning in the past, and the fleeting nature of the present.
And you're drowning in the past
-The gift of the present ain't built to last
-So waves keep crashing 'til it collapses
-Keep acting like it don't matter
-See that thing? That was your ladder!
-Self destruction is on your mind!
Noting the presence of self-destruction in one's thoughts and the importance of leaving a positive legacy.
But think of what you'll leave behind
-There's a storm, out on the shore
Reiteration of the storm, possibly indicating that challenges persist.
(Ahh-ooo-ahh)
Additional vocalizations reinforcing the storm imagery.
(Ooo-ahh-ooo-ooo-ooo)
-As I ride on through the dawn
The speaker continues the journey through the dawn, facing the challenges.
(Ahh-ooo-ahh)
Repetition of vocalizations and imagery of riding through the storm.
(Ooo-ahh-ooo-ooo-ooo)
-There's a storm, out on the shore
Reiteration of the storm on the shore.
(Ahh-ooo-ahh)
Repetition of vocalizations and commitment to riding through the storm.
(Ooo-ahh-ooo-ooo-ooo)
-And I'll ride on through the storm
Emphasis on riding through the storm, suggesting resilience and determination.
(The storm, the storm)
-(The storm, the storm)
-(The storm, the storm)
-(Ahh-ooo-ahh)
Repetition of vocalizations, underscoring the perseverance through challenges.
(Ooo-ahh-ooo-ooo-ooo)
-(Ahh-ooo-ahh)
-(Ooo-ahh-ooo-ooo-ooo)
-(Ahh-ooo-ahh)
-(Ooo-ahh-ooo-ooo-ooo)
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