Here I Stay
Embracing Silence: Unveiling the Deeper Meaning of 'Here I Stay' by Sofie Winterson
Lyrics
It's not good to want a thing too much
Expresses caution about excessive desire for something.
I guess they see it in your blood
Suggests that others can perceive one's desires through familial traits.
how news then travels through a town
Reflects on how information spreads within a community.
It finds it's way around
Implies that information circulates widely.
seems to move faster
Compares the speed of information to our ability to communicate.
then we can call over our fences
Highlights the challenge of keeping up with information.
now it's clear
Indicates a newfound clarity.
to all what I want dearly
Declares a clear desire to others.
here I stay
Declares a commitment to remain in the current situation.
just to try another day
Expresses a determination to face another day.
not to let other peoples words rule my mind
Rejects the influence of others' words on the mind.
and live the hours of this day until tonight
Plans to live in the present until the night.
here I stay
Reiterates the commitment to stay in the current situation.
just to try another day
Expresses the resolve to face another day.
I can't hear your expectations if we're quiet
States that expectations are not heard when silent.
just to try to use this day until I am tired
Intends to utilize the day until exhaustion.
and if you want it
Offers advice on achieving desires with determination.
then there just one way to get it
Emphasizes a specific way to attain what one wants.
you know if you will let it
Suggests allowing desires to grow naturally.
grow until you have it
Encourages persistence until the desired outcome is achieved.
right there where you had meant it
Reinforces the idea of achieving goals where intended.
at the end of the day
Reflects on the individual focus at the end of the day.
everyone minds their own thing anyway
Asserts that people prioritize their own concerns.
no matter wat they say
Emphasizes the disregard for others' opinions.
here I stay
Reiterates the commitment to stay in the current situation.
just to try another day
Expresses the determination to face another day.
not to let other peoples words rule my mind
Rejects the influence of others' words on the mind.
and live the hours of this day until tonight
Plans to live in the present until the night.
here I stay
Reiterates the commitment to stay in the current situation.
just to try another day
Expresses the resolve to face another day.
I can't hear your expectations if we're quiet
States that expectations are not heard when silent.
just to try to use this day until I am tired
Intends to utilize the day until exhaustion.
so if you want it just as much
Advises discretion for those desiring something.
I suggest that you keep your mouth shut
Suggests keeping quiet to achieve desired goals.
here I stay
Reiterates the commitment to stay in the current situation.
just to try another day
Expresses the determination to face another day.
I can't hear your expectations if we're quiet
States that expectations are not heard when silent.
just to try to use this day until I am tired
Intends to utilize the day until exhaustion.
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