Keep Us Up
Embracing Fragility: Unveiling Life's Edges in Richard Hummingbird's 'Keep Us Up'
Lyrics
I couldn't say how I knew that you were there as I rolled down my window
I sensed your presence as I rolled down my car window, but I can't explain how.
Don't want to know what you keep under the hood while you smile at the wheel
I prefer not to discover the secrets you hide beneath the surface while appearing cheerful.
Tongues on wires
Metaphorically refers to communication or connections, possibly with an element of tension.
Keep us up till the dawn arrives
Engaging in conversation or activities keeps us awake until morning.
Lie still in the wake of night
Remaining calm and passive during the night.
And I don't think it's working
Doubts about the effectiveness of the current situation or approach.
At what point do we all just get replaced
Questioning the point when individuals are replaced or become obsolete.
We start to get brittle as we age
As we age, we become fragile and vulnerable.
Lean into real views
Embracing genuine perspectives or experiences.
I need to feel you
Expressing a need for emotional connection or intimacy.
Like thirty years of bad dentistry it hit me and pointed out a hole or two
An analogy for a realization after a long period of neglect or oversight.
I'll put the pieces together but it seems there's some work to do
Attempting to understand and mend the broken pieces, acknowledging the work required.
What a sight
A dramatic or impressive scene observed, possibly metaphorical.
From the cliff's edge we get a fright
Fear or apprehension experienced when standing on the edge of a challenging situation.
Rocks below have a nasty bite
Indicating potential dangers or risks beneath the surface.
And I don't think it's working
Doubts persist about the effectiveness of the current situation or approach.
At what point do we all just get replaced
Revisiting the theme of replacement, questioning the inevitability of being replaced.
We start to get brittle as we age
Highlighting the vulnerability and fragility that comes with aging.
Lean into real views
Encouraging a focus on authentic perspectives or experiences.
I need to feel you
Expressing the need for emotional connection or intimacy once again.
Lean into real views
Reiterating the call to embrace genuine perspectives or experiences.
I need to feel you
Reiterating the need for emotional connection or intimacy.
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