The Ground That Holds You
Navigating Love's Contradictions: The Ground That Holds You
Lyrics
The distance pulls me in
The distance is drawing me closer.
You contradict every part
You challenge or oppose every aspect of my identity.
Of who I was
Refers to the past version of the speaker.
But I've been drifting closer to you
I've been gradually moving nearer to you.
And the closer I get to you
The closer I am to you, the more I sense your existence.
The more I can feel you breathe
I can feel your breath as I get closer.
So real
The experience feels authentic and tangible.
And so human
Describing the person as real and human.
And so different
The person is different from the speaker's usual perception.
From how I usually see you
A departure from the speaker's typical view of the person.
I hear every little thing we talk about
Every conversation detail resonates in the speaker's mind.
Running through my head when you're around
Thoughts echo in the speaker's mind when the person is present.
When I try to stand I fall down
Difficulty standing, possibly metaphorical or emotional instability.
The ground that holds you
The foundation that supports the person.
Is the one I can't break through
Unable to break through the emotional barrier or understand them.
Is it all for everyone else when I
Questioning if actions are for others rather than oneself.
Thought it's for no one but myself
Initially believed the actions were self-driven.
You sweep the surface out from under
The person disrupts the speaker's stability or foundation.
My feet
The person undermines the speaker's confidence or security.
I can dance around my room
Personal freedom and joy in solitude.
And feel no worries at all
Comfortable when alone but uneasy around the person.
But I can't face you
Avoiding facing the person directly.
I hear every little thing we talk about
Reiteration of the impact of conversations on the speaker.
Running through my head when you're around
Thoughts persist even when the person is present.
When I try to stand I fall down
Difficulty maintaining stability or composure around the person.
The ground that holds you
The foundation that supports the person remains impenetrable.
Is the one I can't break through
Continued struggle to understand or connect emotionally.
How do I stand?
Expressing uncertainty about one's stance or behavior.
What is my face doing?
Questioning facial expressions and emotions.
When should I laugh?
Uncertainty about appropriate emotional responses.
I'm not making any eye contact
Difficulty making eye contact, possibly due to discomfort.
Don't act uncomfortable
Advising not to appear uneasy, despite personal discomfort.
Can they tell?
Concerns about whether others can sense internal struggles.
Is it all for everyone else when I
Reiteration of questioning if actions are for oneself or others.
Thought it's for no one but myself
Initial belief contradicted; actions may be for others.
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