The Closer I Look
Discovering Life's Path: The Closer I Look by Small Black
Lyrics
And if not here
Uncertainty about the suitable place or location.
Then where else
Questioning alternative places for existence.
Might one live
Exploring the possibility of an easy life.
Easy?
Raising the question of living effortlessly in the future.
In tomorrow?
Considering the prospect of living in the future.
Underneath all the spikes
Reflecting on the challenges hidden beneath memories.
Left of memory's sprawl?
Exploring the left side of a vast expanse of memories.
The closer I look
Expressing the intensification of scrutiny.
Everyday at the doors!
Daily examination of opportunities represented by doors.
But it felt weird
Feeling discomfort when leaving without a clear purpose.
Just walking out
Uncertainty about the proximity of a significant experience.
Not sure if
Doubting if a significant encounter occurred.
I came close
Questioning the closeness to a profound event.
Minor deity
Being addressed by a lesser divine being.
To you spoke:
Quoting the deity's advice on facing challenges.
"when first faced with it
Encountering challenges and accepting compliments.
Take the compliment
Receiving guidance to explore various paths.
More directions
Expressing the usefulness of current inclinations.
To follow"
Reacting emotionally and doing something noteworthy.
Current sympathies
Acknowledging the value of experiencing sadness.
Have been of use to me
Intensification of scrutiny towards walls.
Got sad, did something
Questioning if warnings have been communicated.
Of note
Considering potential warnings or advice.
Helps to worry sometimes
Recognizing the therapeutic aspect of worrying.
The closer I look
Reiterating the intensified daily examination.
Every day at the walls
Questioning if information or warnings have been shared.
Have they warned you?
Reflecting on the impact of scrutiny on well-being.
Are they going to?
Speculating on the extent of revealed information.
On a bus to Duluth
Recalling a journey to Duluth and learning about the local scene.
Heard about the scene there
Reiterating the intensified scrutiny and its consequences.
The closer I look
Expressing the cumulative impact of close examination.
The more it takes away
Noting the diminishing effect of scrutiny on perception.
The closer I look
Emphasizing the distance created by increased scrutiny.
The further it feels/seems today/away
Conveying the conflicted feelings arising from scrutiny.
The more it feels/seems ok
Highlighting a sense of acceptance or normalcy.
Have they shown you
Pondering if lesser-known aspects have been revealed.
Streets off the main?
Expressing uncertainty about personal direction.
Me? I Don't know the way!
Admitting a lack of knowledge about the right path.
Lead me there!
Pleading for guidance or leadership.
Lead me to
Repeating the plea for direction.
Lead me to
Reiterating the plea for guidance toward practical purposes.
Some practical use
Seeking direction towards something useful.
Lead me to
Repeating the request for guidance or purpose.
Lead me to
Reiterating the plea for direction towards a meaningful goal.
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