Feet on the Ground
Elevating Memories: Nurturing Independence Through Love
Lyrics
When I was you’d walk me up a mountain, and half way up I'd want to go back down
Reflecting on a past time when the speaker, as a child, faced challenges symbolized by a mountain climb.
You’d hold my hand and say let’s keep on going
A supportive figure encourages perseverance despite difficulties, offering guidance through challenges.
You wouldn’t let me stop you showed me how
Encouragement to persist, emphasizing resilience and determination.
You taught me ways to always keep on climbing, and showed me not to be afraid
Learning life lessons on resilience and fearlessness, gaining the ability to overcome obstacles.
You told me how to keep my feet on the ground, whilst lifting me up until today
Advice on staying grounded while being lifted up emotionally, possibly by a mentor or parental figure.
Spinning me round and round and no one could hurt me, no not even if they tried
Feeling protected and invulnerable, possibly through positive influences.
Spinning me round and round with those yellow ribbons in my hair
Nostalgia for carefree times, possibly symbolized by yellow ribbons in hair.
And no one could hurt me even if they tried
Emphasizing the sense of security and invincibility during those joyful moments.
I remember driving to all those places, and watching those waves crash against the wall
Recollection of shared experiences, observing challenges represented by crashing waves.
Stepping over rocks and collecting those shells and you would always catch me if I fall
Acknowledgment of support during difficult times, being caught when stumbling or falling.
You’d pick me up and dance in the mirror and let me stand on top of your feet
Expressing joyful memories of dancing and feeling supported by a significant person.
You played me all those special songs in the world
Symbolic mention of sharing impactful music that shaped the speaker's worldview.
And how to wear my heart upon my sleeve
Learning to be emotionally open and vulnerable, wearing one's heart on the sleeve.
Spinning me round and round and no one could hurt me, no not even if they tried
Reiteration of the protective influence, emphasizing invincibility against harm.
Spinning me round and round with those yellow ribbons in my hair
Nostalgia for carefree moments, highlighted by the imagery of yellow ribbons.
And no one could hurt me even if they tried
Reaffirmation of the emotional invulnerability experienced in the past.
So many wonderful memories and no it wasn’t as easy at it sounds
Acknowledgment that the past had its challenges, contrasting with the joyful memories.
But I want to thank you for every moment and for trying to keep my feet on the ground
Gratitude expressed for the past experiences and attempts to guide the speaker.
Now it’s time for me to be independent, and I know that I have the strength inside
Recognition of the need for independence and internal strength in the present.
Now I'm trying to keep both of my feet on the ground and no could hurt me even if they tried
Striving to remain grounded independently, emphasizing personal resilience.
Spinning me round and round and no one could hurt me, no not even if they tried
Recalling the past protective influence, possibly signifying a desire for reassurance.
Spinning me round and round with those yellow ribbons in my hair
Nostalgia for past carefree moments, symbolized by yellow ribbons.
And no one could hurt me even if they tried
Reaffirming emotional strength and invincibility in the face of challenges.
Spinning me round and round and no one could hurt me, no not even if they tried
Reiteration of past invincibility, possibly emphasizing its lasting impact.
Spinning me round and round with those yellow ribbons in my hair
Recollection of joyful moments symbolized by yellow ribbons.
And no one could hurt me even if they tried
Emphasizing the lasting impact of past experiences on emotional resilience.
No one could hurt me even if they tried
A final declaration of emotional strength and invincibility.
No one could hurt me even if they tried
Reiteration of the speaker's resilience, emphasizing immunity to harm.
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