Burden
Sharing the Weight: A Song of Connection and Support
Lyrics
I am a liar if I say that I don't bleed
I am dishonest if I claim not to experience pain
But I'm afraid that my admission of my needs
Fearful that admitting my needs might be perceived as greed
Might look a little bit like greed
An acknowledgment that expressing needs could be seen as selfish
I am a liar if I say that I don't see
I am dishonest if I claim not to observe
Every callus on your heart that's
Noticing the emotional scars on your heart, growing deeper as you support me
Growing deeper every time you carry me
Recognizing the strain placed on the other person with each support
Can you share the burden
Asking if the other person can share the emotional load
Can you walk within my shoes
Inviting the person to understand and empathize with your experiences
I can see your back is breaking but my weary bones are too
Acknowledging the burden on both parties, despite outward appearances
Can you keep your arms around me
Seeking emotional support and closeness
Can you whisper in my ear
Asking for comforting words and reminiscing about shared adventures
All the stories of adventures that we took before we ended up out here
Recalling past experiences before the current challenging situation
I know the year is passing and I know that it's not fair
Acknowledging the passage of time and the unfairness of the situation
That it led us both astray inside this maze all full of anger and despair
Recognizing the negative emotions within the complex maze of anger and despair
Can you share the burden
Reiterating the request for shared emotional burdens
Can you read the moonlight home
Asking for understanding even in challenging situations
I can see your eyes are fading but I just can't bear to be alone
Noting the fading strength in the other person but expressing fear of loneliness
In the summer night is fickle
Describing the unpredictability of a summer night
As it's flirting with the dawn
Flirting with dawn and creating imagery on the horizon
Painting shapes on the horizon in the colours of the never ending sun
Depicting the beauty of the never-ending sun's colors
But I still need the respite, the cosmic kiss to sleep
Expressing the need for a cosmic kiss to find rest
I need the gentle arms of darkness to take the pressure off my feet
Seeking comfort in the gentle embrace of darkness
Can you share the burden
Repeating the plea for shared burdens, extending the request
For a season longer please
Asking for continued support for a longer duration
I can see your heart is heavy but I really need you here with me
Noting the heavy heart of the other person and expressing the need for companionship
Can you share the burden
Reiterating the request for shared burdens, asking for a bit more time
Just a little longer please
Acknowledging the weight on the other person's heart and emphasizing the need for their presence
I can see your heart is heavy but I really need you here with me
Expressing a strong desire for the other person to be present and supportive
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