Chase the Sun
Chasing Freedom: Embracing Life Beyond Boundaries with Shannon Lawson's 'Chase the Sun'
Lyrics
Time is sand just sifting through my hands
Reflects on the transient nature of time slipping away.
Gonna live as long and loud as I can
Expresses a desire to live life to the fullest and make a lasting impact.
When the wind carries me
Describes a sense of freedom when carried by the wind.
High above the tallest tree
Conveys a feeling of soaring above challenges and obstacles.
Let know I've been there
Leaving a mark or acknowledgment of one's presence.
When the evening comes
Evening symbolizes reflection or the end of a day.
I don't need a reason
Emphasizes a lack of need for justification or explanation.
For all the thing I've done
Acknowledging a history of actions without remorse.
Sometimes you've gotta run
Suggests the importance of occasionally escaping responsibilities.
Just to chase the sun
Running as a metaphor for pursuing happiness or goals.
Give me more
Expresses a desire for more in life than just mediocrity.
Than just a place to fall
Seeking something beyond a mere place of comfort or safety.
Cause I can't live my life
Choosing not to live a confined or restricted life.
Behind a wall
Metaphor for breaking down emotional barriers.
there's a place
Refers to a destination or goal that must be discovered.
I've got to find
Searching for a different state of being or consciousness.
there's another state of mind
Acknowledges the existence of alternative perspectives.
Even if it?s just from going nuts
Even embracing chaos or eccentricity for personal growth.
Sometimes you've gotta run
Reiterates the theme of breaking free from routine.
Just to chase the sun
Reinforces the idea of pursuing aspirations and positivity.
Sometimes there's no explaining
Acknowledges the difficulty in explaining or understanding darkness.
The darkness is singing
Darkness and the moon as symbols of mystery and persistence.
The moon keeps you hanging on
Desire to overcome challenges represented by the moon.
Sometimes you've gotta run
Reiteration of the need to escape and chase positivity.
Just to chase the sun
Highlighting the cyclical nature of challenges and pursuit.
Time for workin
Recognition of the various aspects of life – work, prayer, and play.
Time for prayin
Balance between responsibilities and leisure.
Once in a while
Infrequent moments dedicated to enjoyment or recreation.
I make some time for playin
Recognizing forgiveness and love as integral to life.
Lord is forgivin
Positive perspective on the forgiveness of mistakes.
there's love in the livin
Highlighting the importance of love in existence.
If you want to have some fun
Encouragement to seek enjoyment and pleasure.
Sometimes you've gotta run
Reiteration of the theme of escaping for enjoyment.
Just to chase the sun
Emphasizes the importance of pursuing positivity.
Sometime?s you've gotta run
Repeating the idea that running is necessary for chasing the sun.
Just to chase the sun
Further reinforcement of the theme of pursuing positivity.
Sometimes you've gotta run
Reiterating the necessity of breaking free for happiness.
Just to chase the sun
Final repetition emphasizing the pursuit of optimism.
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