The Miles That Make a Road
Embracing the Journey: Unveiling Life's Meaning in 'The Miles That Make a Road'
Lyrics
How many times will the bell ring
Questioning the frequency of a bell ringing
Before we learn that time is out
Wondering when time will run out or be over
Then only the heart makes a difference
Emphasizing the importance of emotions (heart) in certain situations
When everything looks so senseless
When things seem irrational or without meaning
But there’s a glow in the embers
Finding a sense of hope or brightness in difficult situations
When ashes seem to be what’s left
When it seems like there's nothing left but remains (ashes)
We just need a breath
Expressing the need for a moment to rejuvenate
To make it a spark
A small action or inspiration that can ignite a bigger change
And let the fire light the dark
Using that spark to bring light in difficult times
The bigger the fear, the greater the prize is
Greater rewards come with facing greater fears
We’re standing on a wire
Feeling in a precarious or challenging situation
We gotta take the risk to fall down
Needing to take risks despite the possibility of failure
To walk amongst the stars
Aiming for high aspirations or achievements
The sharper the tears, the sweeter the laughter
Hard times intensify the joy of good moments
We’re wearing out the tyres
Experiencing wear or fatigue due to life's challenges
Cause it’s the miles that make a road
Progress or journey is made by accumulating experiences
If every lie needs a witness
Highlighting the necessity of validation for lies to appear true
To prove that truth is something else
Suggesting that truth may not always be evident without proof
We just need a smile to carry with us
A smile as a representation of hope and encouragement
To show that dreams are not that far
Believing in the proximity of dreams and aspirations
The bigger the fear, the greater the prize is
Reiteration of the idea that facing fears leads to greater rewards
We’re standing on a wire
Sense of being in a precarious or challenging situation
We gotta take the risk to fall down
Emphasizing the need to take risks despite potential failure
To walk amongst the stars
Striving for lofty ambitions or goals
The sharper the tears, the sweeter the laughter
Highlighting the contrast between tough times and joyful moments
We’re wearing out the tyres
Feeling exhausted due to life's challenges
Cause it’s the miles that make a road
Underlining the importance of experiences in shaping the journey
The bigger the fear, the greater the prize is
Reiteration of facing fears to attain significant rewards
We’re standing on a wire
Situation metaphorically described as being on a wire, precarious
We gotta take the risk to fall down
Emphasizing the necessity of taking risks despite potential failure
To walk amongst the stars
Aiming for great achievements despite hardships
The sharper the tears, the sweeter the laughter
Contrasting tough times with joyful moments in life
We’re wearing out the tyres
Feeling worn out due to life's challenges
Cause it’s the miles that make a road
Highlighting the cumulative effect of experiences in shaping the journey
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