Ready
Embracing Shadows: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Lyrics
When's the last time I took a full breath?
Reflecting on the last time the singer took a deep breath, possibly indicating stress or anxiety.
What is left of the neon girl you learned?
Questioning what remains of a past version of oneself, particularly the "neon girl" persona.
Stars in my eyes, hypnotized by
Feeling captivated by stars in the eyes, possibly referencing dreams or aspirations.
Worlds that swim in and out of my mind
Engaging with imaginative worlds that come and go in the mind.
I've always loved you from afar
Expressing a distant love for someone.
But the lights are out and it's so dark
Despite the love, darkness prevails as the lights are out.
You're so steady, makes me shaky
Describing the other person as steady, causing the singer to feel shaky.
I'm ready, I'm ready
Expressing readiness for something.
Held hostage in my head, haunted
Feeling mentally trapped or controlled, haunted by thoughts.
Shut up ghosts in boxes, doesn't help to lock it
Trying to silence disturbing thoughts, acknowledging that locking them away doesn't necessarily help.
Try to help myself, doesn't end up so well
Attempts to self-help but facing challenges and setbacks.
My sails are out, but I'm stuck at sea
Metaphorically stuck at sea despite efforts to move forward.
I've always loved you from afar
Reiterating a distant love, even in the darkness.
But the lights are out and it's so dark
Despite the darkness, the other person's steadiness continues to affect the singer.
You're so steady, makes me shaky
Reiterating the impact of the other person's steadiness, causing shakiness.
I'm ready, I'm ready
Reiterating a sense of readiness.
The sunshine makes me blue, I know I'm missin' you
Feeling a sense of sadness or loneliness in the presence of sunshine, missing someone.
But the bar is heavy that guards the door
Describing a heavy barrier that protects the singer.
Shadows that I hide when the light goes on
Concealing personal shadows when in the light.
But if it gets real quiet, I can keep it down
Finding solace in silence to manage emotions.
Now I can't love you from afar
A shift in the ability to love from a distance to being close.
It may be dark, but there's light here in your arms
Despite darkness, finding light in the other person's arms.
You're so steady, no longer shaky
The other person's steadiness leading to a resolution of shakiness.
I'm ready, finally ready
A final declaration of readiness, suggesting a positive transformation or acceptance.
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