Swimming Aid
Navigating the Storm: Embracing Fragility in S. T. Manville's 'Swimming Aid'
Lyrics
Oh I'm taking it apart at the seams
Expressing the act of disassembling something emotionally or mentally.
Oh I'm breaking it into
Breaking down a situation or emotion into smaller components.
Little pieces I can chew
Fragmenting into manageable parts for understanding or coping.
And stop choking everytime I breath
Struggling with emotional distress, metaphorically represented as choking.
Find a little calm
Seeking inner peace or tranquility amidst chaos.
Somewhere in this storm
Searching for solace within a difficult situation.
So I'll hold on for dear life
Emphasizing a desperate attempt to survive or endure.
'Cos you're a swimming aid
Referring to someone as a source of support in turbulent times.
In a hurricane
Comparing the supportive figure to a necessary tool during a storm.
You're a crutch and I'm so fickle
Acknowledging personal instability and dependence on others.
It's not healthy but maybe it's enough
Recognizing that the reliance may not be healthy, but it could be sufficient.
Oh I'm thinking about giving up the ghost
Contemplating surrendering or giving up on life or a situation.
Waving the white flag
Symbolically surrendering and admitting defeat.
And drowning like a rat
Feeling overwhelmed and drowning in one's problems.
I'm trying to make my way back to the coast
Striving to return to a safer or more stable state.
Find a little land
Yearning for a place of stability or comfort.
Somehwere I can stand
Desiring a location where one can find footing.
On my own
Seeking independence and self-reliance.
So I'll hold on for dear life
Reiterating the intense struggle for survival.
'Cos you're a swimming aid
Reaffirming the role of someone as a crucial support.
In a hurricane
Comparing the support to an essential aid during a crisis.
You're a crutch and I'm so fickle
Acknowledging personal fickleness and dependency.
It's not helping but maybe it's enough
Recognizing that the support might not be helpful, but it's still accepted.
So I'll hold on for dear life
Repeating the theme of clinging to life desperately.
'Cos you're a swimming aid
Reiterating the supportive role of someone in challenging times.
In a hurricane
Emphasizing the importance of support during a crisis.
You're a crutch and I'm so crippled
Highlighting personal limitations and the need for support.
It's not easy but maybe it's enough
Acknowledging the difficulty but finding solace in the support.
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