In This House
Echoes of Resilience: Sale Pending's In This House
Lyrics
The rain is coming down on these burning hands
The speaker expresses the weight of challenges symbolized by "burning hands" and the rain falling.
No shelter but the world won't take a stand
Despite the difficulties, there is no support or intervention from the world.
And my brother's heart will break from time to time
The speaker acknowledges the emotional pain experienced by their brother periodically.
From the memories that keep him up at night
Memories haunt the brother, causing sleepless nights.
There's been trouble in this little house of mine
The household has faced problems, implying a sense of struggle or conflict.
Three times we've shaken across the new fault line
The family has experienced upheavals three times, possibly indicating major challenges.
There's been heartache in this little house of mine
Heartache has been present in the speaker's home, suggesting emotional pain.
I know we'll get out of here
Despite the difficulties, the speaker maintains hope and determination to escape.
Somewhere down the line
Hope for a better future is expressed, though the timing is uncertain.
My sister's crying even though she's miles away
The speaker's sister is emotionally distressed even though physically distant.
And my father's eyes used to shine from day to day
The father's vitality and joy seem to have faded over time.
Down here the flood is rising on us all
A metaphorical flood is engulfing the speaker's world, representing a rising crisis.
Now the feeling comes of what it's like to be small
The speaker reflects on the vulnerability and insignificance of being small.
There's been trouble in this little house of mine
The repetition emphasizes ongoing troubles within the household.
Three times we've shaken across the new fault line
Reiteration of upheavals signifies persistent challenges on a larger scale.
There's been heartache in this little house of mine
Continued heartache is felt within the home.
I know we'll get out of here
The speaker maintains confidence in eventually overcoming the struggles.
Somewhere down the line
Hope for a better future is expressed again, though the timing remains uncertain.
Before you make a choice think it through
Advice to carefully consider choices before making decisions.
Don't blend in with the noise it's not for you
A call to avoid conforming to external pressures and influences.
It may not happen soon but listen here
Encouragement to be patient; positive outcomes may not be immediate.
No need to think of ways to
The line is incomplete, leaving room for interpretation.
Pass the time
Suggesting a need to endure challenges rather than finding ways to distract oneself.
Just cast away
Encouraging detachment or letting go of something without a formal farewell.
This isn't our goodbye
The speaker reassures that the current situation is not a final farewell.
There's been trouble in this little house of mine
Reiteration of troubles within the speaker's home.
Three times we've shaken across the new fault line
Continued experience of upheavals underlines persistent challenges.
There's been heartache in this little house of mine
Ongoing heartache is emphasized within the speaker's home.
I know we'll get out of here
Reiteration of the speaker's confidence in overcoming challenges eventually.
Somewhere down the line
Hope for a better future is expressed once more, with uncertain timing.
I know we'll get out of here
Confident assertion of eventual escape from the current difficulties.
Somewhere down the line
Reiteration of the belief that escape from challenges will happen in the future.
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