Time Is a Debt
Mastering Time's Debt: Unveiling Life's Secrets in Rocky Votolato's Melody
Lyrics
Time is a debt, son, the world has always owed
Time is a metaphorical debt that humanity has always had.
But not anymore, I found out how to beat it
The singer claims to have discovered a way to overcome or defy the constraints of time.
It's the water in a river, you can't keep your head above
Water in a river symbolizes challenges that are hard to overcome.
But not anymore, I found out all its secrets
The singer asserts that he has unraveled the mysteries or difficulties associated with life.
You didn't know who's hiding in your eyes
A realization that there are hidden aspects or emotions within oneself.
The highs are the ice in the branches on a mountain top
High points in life are compared to the icy conditions on a mountain peak.
You didn't know who's hiding in your smile
The singer reflects on the concealed emotions behind a smile.
The lows are the devil's tears, rain falling in the sunlight
Low points in life are described as the tears of the devil, falling in the midst of sunlight.
Time is a debt, son, it's something you can't call your own
Time is reiterated as an intangible debt that one cannot possess.
But not anymore I found out how to keep it
The singer claims to have discovered a way to retain or manage time.
Who I used to be is just a sea of evenings
The past self is depicted as a vast expanse of evenings.
Now I'm the morning light that will always keep you from sleeping
The singer now sees himself as a positive force, likened to morning light, preventing others from sleeping (symbolizing a persistent influence).
You didn't know who's hiding in your eyes
A repetition emphasizing the hidden aspects within one's eyes.
The highs are the ice in the branches on a mountain top
Similar to line 7, the highs in life are compared to the icy conditions on a mountain top.
You didn't know who's hiding in your smile
A repetition emphasizing the concealed emotions behind a smile.
The lows are the devil's tears, rain falling in the sunlight
Similar to line 9, the lows in life are described as the devil's tears falling in sunlight.
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