Rocks
Eternal Shadows and Dawn: Unveiling the Depths of Ryan Adams' 'Rocks'
Lyrics
Whatever it is you know you think you want
Expressing uncertainty about desires and wants.
Well here's a little something to light the way
Offering guidance or insight to navigate through challenges.
Inside your heart where the darkness stays
Referring to inner struggles and emotions that persist in the heart.
I believe the sun still rises here but when it falls
Believing in the possibility of renewal and positivity despite uncertainties.
I'm not sure what there is to say
Expressing difficulty in finding words or explanations during challenging times.
Flickers in mine eye like a memory
Describing a fleeting, nostalgic image or feeling.
I am not rock, I am not rain
Rejecting a solid, unchanging identity; embracing fluidity.
I'm just another shadow in the stream
Acknowledging a transient existence, not standing out distinctly.
That's been washed away after all these years
Reflecting on the passage of time and the eroding effects it has.
I am not rocks in the river
Denying a lasting impact, unlike rocks in a river.
I am bursting in tears for it
Expressing emotional intensity and vulnerability.
And the day is dawning
Noting the emergence of a new day, possibly symbolizing hope or renewal.
Whatever it is you wanted I think you got
Suggesting that desired goals have been achieved.
But take a little something to light the way
Encouraging continued illumination of the mind, even in difficult times.
Inside your mind when the weather is gray
Referencing mental resilience during challenging weather or situations.
I believe the sun still rises here but when it falls
Reiterating belief in the renewal of positivity despite setbacks.
There is something to be said for the calm at night
Recognizing the value of calmness during nighttime.
When the stars up above are so cold and bright
Contrasting the cold brightness of stars with the calmness of the night.
I am not rock, I am not rain
Reiterating a lack of solidity, being neither rock nor rain.
I'm just another shadow in the stream
Emphasizing a subtle, unremarkable presence in the flow of life.
That's been washed away after all these years
Reflecting on the gradual erosion of identity over the years.
I am not rocks in the river
Denying a lasting impact, repeating the metaphor of rocks in the river.
I am bursting in tears for it
Expressing intense emotion and vulnerability, echoing a previous line.
And the day is dawning
Noting the emergence of a new day again, possibly highlighting hope.
And the day is dawning
Reiterating the dawn of a new day, concluding the lyrical journey.
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