First Prize Bravery
Echoes of Bravery: Navigating Change and Connection in Sorcha Richardson's First Prize
Lyrics
You said “you’re always changing on me”
You expressed that I constantly undergo changes in our relationship.
I wish that was really true
I hope your statement was accurate, indicating a desire for transformation.
If I had your bravery
If I possessed the courage you have, my emotional state might improve.
Maybe I wouldn’t feel so blue
Having your level of bravery might alleviate my feelings of sadness.
Sick of the winter so I came to visit
Tired of winter, I traveled, perhaps seeking a change from the monotony.
Guess I was bored of the cold
Seemingly bored with the cold, suggesting a desire for warmth or excitement.
You pick me up and we drove through the desert
You picked me up, and we drove through the desert, sharing an experience.
I showed you something I wrote
I shared something I wrote with you during our time together.
You said that it was the song of the summer
You praised it as the song of the summer, indicating its significance.
We played it loud in your car
We played it loudly in your car, enjoying the moment.
But now its February nobody’s heard it
Now in February, the song has lost its prominence, and it's unnoticed.
I guess we’ll stay where we are
We accept our current situation and don't pursue change.
Where we are
Reiteration of accepting and staying in the current circumstances.
You said that you might be home for the funeral
You mentioned the possibility of being present for a funeral.
I just wasn’t sure when
I was uncertain about the timing of your return for the funeral.
You called me up on your last day in Dublin
You called me on your last day in Dublin, sharing a moment before leaving.
Your bus was leaving at ten
Your bus departure was scheduled for ten, emphasizing the finality of the departure.
I said I’d meet you in five on the corner
I agreed to meet you in five minutes at our usual meeting spot.
Same place we usually do
Repetition of our usual meeting place, highlighting its significance.
We stood outside with our heels on the curb
We stood together outside, and I felt content being with you.
I was happy to be there with you
I expressed happiness about our shared moment.
You said “you’re always changing on me”
You reiterated the theme of my constant change in our relationship.
I wish that was really true
Expressing a desire for the accuracy of the statement about my changes.
If I had your bravery
If I had your courage, my emotional state might improve.
Maybe I wouldn’t feel so blue
If I possessed your bravery, my feelings of sadness might diminish.
I spent the day sitting at the piano
I spent the day at the piano, suggesting a creative and reflective activity.
Half of the keys don’t play
Some keys on the piano are dysfunctional, possibly symbolizing challenges.
I stopped when I heard the crunch of your wheels
I paused upon hearing the sound of your vehicle in the driveway.
On the stones in the driveway
Describing the stones in the driveway, creating a sensory image.
You said “you’re always changing on me”
Repetition of the theme of constant change in the relationship.
I wish that was really true
Expressing a wish for the truth in the statement about my changes.
If I had your bravery
If I had your bravery, my emotional state might improve.
Maybe I wouldn’t feel so blue
If I possessed your courage, my feelings of sadness might diminish.
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