Too Long, Too Long
Echoes of Struggle: Ryan Gebhardt's Reflection on Life's Trials
Lyrics
The swell rose under a hardened sun
The ocean swell grew under a relentless sun.
And by the time the race was done
After the competition or journey was completed.
We were standing shaken and alone
We found ourselves standing, feeling shaken and abandoned.
The toll booths and the power lines
Observing toll booths and power lines.
Two men stare down billboard signs
Two men gaze at billboard signs, perhaps with a strange hope for misfortune.
strangely praying for our injury
Expressing a wish or hope for harm to befall us.
In the park they wear a phony crown
In the park, people wear a fake crown, possibly symbolizing false authority.
Don't mistake it, you're in my town
Asserting ownership of the town and warning against confusion.
A line that's plainly etched on their foreheads
A clear mark or characteristic on their foreheads.
They'd rather stand out in the heat
Choosing to endure discomfort in the heat rather than conform.
Burning holes right through their feet
Suffering the consequences of their actions, refusing to admit mistakes.
Never to admit they got it wrong
A reflection on the refusal to acknowledge errors for an extended period.
Too long, too long
Expressing a sense of duration, possibly emphasizing endurance.
Too long, too long
Reiteration of the previous line, emphasizing the prolonged nature of a situation.
Lying here, it's hard to say
In the current circumstance, it's challenging to claim this is not the worst birthday.
That this not my worst birthday
Reflecting on a birthday marked by distortion, confusion, and provocations.
Twisted, tangled, taunting, talking lies
A mix of emotions, including being twisted, tangled, and confronted with deceitful communication.
We are not so broken now
Contrary to expectations, we are not irreparably damaged.
And after all the falling down
After experiencing setbacks, there is hope for recovery.
We'll find a line if it's too deep to stand
Even in challenging situations, a solution or path forward can be found.
Too long, too long
Reiteration of the duration, emphasizing the persistence of a challenging circumstance.
Too long, too long
Continued emphasis on the prolonged nature of a difficult situation.
Too long, too long
Repetition of the notion that something has endured for an extended period.
Too long, too long
Emphasizing once again the enduring and challenging nature of a situation.
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