First Landing
Journey of Hope: Unraveling the Depths in Steve Salett's 'First Landing'
Lyrics
There's a lie in the meadow
There is deception or falsehood present in the peaceful meadow.
and it falls through the trees
The lie descends through the trees, possibly spreading or affecting the surroundings.
and the moment I wake up see it's buried in
Upon waking, the singer recognizes the lie within themselves.
me
Despite awareness, the deception is internalized or deeply rooted.
Still I wait for the world falling on me
Waiting for the challenges or difficulties of the world to come crashing down.
Oh I let it pass by
The singer allows opportunities or moments to pass by without seizing them.
wait for my whole life
A lifetime spent waiting for something.
Something I never got
Regret for not obtaining something valuable.
still back to my old fights
Returning to old struggles or conflicts.
Hey a fist in my hand
A symbolic expression of strength or defiance in the face of challenges.
gonna walk on me?
Questioning if challenges will overpower or conquer the singer.
I was born in the Meadow
The singer's place of origin is mentioned, emphasizing roots.
the son of Hildene
The singer is the offspring of Hildene, suggesting a familial connection.
who was blind to the shadows
Hildene, the parent, was unaware or blind to certain dark aspects within the singer.
that fluttered in me
The singer remained hopeful despite internal struggles.
still I was hopeful for some
Hope for a better outcome or situation on the other side.
other side to turn to
The singer faced fast-paced challenges or difficult times.
but fast times they followed me
The singer made a decision and faced consequences (turned on the clover).
I turned on the clover
Facing adversity and being connected to the undesirable elements (weeds).
and tied to the weeds
Allowing hardships to affect the singer's loved ones (rain falling on poor Hildene).
And let the rain fall on my poor Hildene
The singer was overwhelmed, possibly in over their head.
I was over my head and
Acknowledging foolishness, perhaps shared with another person.
as much fool as you'll ever see
A description of the singer's state or behavior at a particular time.
That was the last time that she was aware
A significant moment where awareness was lost, possibly a turning point.
There were holes in the roses
Problems or imperfections in a relationship or situation (holes in the roses).
and I fell down the stairs
A fall or decline, both literal and metaphorical.
still I held her head in a cradle
Despite challenges, the singer provides comfort or support.
to be the man she wanted in me
Striving to be the person the partner desires.
then she left me
A significant loss or departure from the singer's life.
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