The Empty Page
Echoes of Truth on an Empty Page
Lyrics
These are the words
Expressing that what follows are words but not necessarily the absolute truth.
But not the truth
Highlighting a distinction between words and the ultimate truth.
God bless them all
Wishing well for those who communicate, possibly acknowledging the complexity of communication.
When they speak to you
Acknowledging the importance of people speaking to you, possibly valuing communication.
But that's all right
Acceptance of the situation or words spoken.
On an empty stage
Being on a stage without much content or substance.
Sing out when
Encouraging expression when there seems to be no alternative.
There's no other way
Suggesting a willingness to speak or sing even in challenging situations.
Come drift the town
Inviting to explore a town where secrets are concealed.
Where secrets lie
Emphasizing the presence of hidden truths.
Where friends & neighbors
Describing a community where secrets are known by friends and neighbors.
Keep drifting by
Indicating a continuous passage of people who are aware of the concealed truths.
But that's all right
Reiterating acceptance of the situation or concealed truths.
You're here to stay
Asserting a commitment to stay despite challenges or hidden truths.
Sing out tonight
Encouraging vocal expression even in the face of an empty or unfulfilling situation.
The empty page
Referring to the empty stage or situation as "the empty page."
I always thought I'd see
Expressing an expectation to see one's name in the spotlight or achieve recognition.
Your name in flashing light
Imagining the name in bright lights as a symbol of success or fame.
You did it all for free girl
Suggesting that actions were done without monetary gain or expectations of return.
And freely ripped the night
Describing a carefree and uninhibited approach to life, possibly with a rebellious undertone.
(yr free to fight)
Adding a note about the freedom to fight or resist societal norms.
These are the words
Repeating the idea that the following are words but not necessarily the absolute truth.
But not the truth
Restating the distinction between words and the ultimate truth.
God bless them all
Reiterating good wishes for those who communicate, acknowledging the complexity of communication.
When they speak to you
Reaffirming the importance of people speaking to you, possibly valuing communication.
But that's all right
Reiterating acceptance of the situation or words spoken.
You're here to stay
Reasserting a commitment to stay despite challenges or hidden truths.
Sing out tonight
Encouraging vocal expression even in the face of an empty or unfulfilling situation.
The empty page
Referring to the empty stage or situation as "the empty page."
Do you remember the time
Asking if there is a memory of a time when one was new in town, possibly reflecting on past innocence or naivety.
When you were new in town
Recalling a time when one was new in town, possibly highlighting vulnerability.
You smashed yr head in the mirror baby
Describing a self-destructive act, possibly symbolizing a harsh reality check or a loss of innocence.
And kissed the frozen ground
Emphasizing a harsh impact or confrontation with reality, possibly a metaphorical fall.
(yr ripped up sound)
Reiterating a destructive impact, possibly on artistic expression or creativity.
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