Here Somehow
Journey of Redemption: Sunny Riot's 'Here Somehow' Unveiled
Lyrics
From the tar lines to the love lies and the demons in the blood lines they don’t matter now
Reflecting on past struggles, whether from addiction ("demons in the blood lines") or failed relationships ("love lies"). Emphasizing that these issues are no longer significant.
There are memories of the old days, the voices in the hallways they still come around
Nostalgia for the past ("old days") and the persistent presence of memories, possibly haunting or influencing the present.
Every vision every dream
Highlighting the importance of every vision and dream in life.
Every sailing ship i knew was sent for me
Referencing personal experiences ("sailing ship I knew") and the anticipation of something significant coming.
just watched them leave
Observing opportunities or aspirations ("sailing ships") leaving without personal involvement.
Coz after all I’ve done
Expressing a sense of accomplishment or completion, acknowledging past actions.
I’m here now still here somehow
Despite past actions, the speaker acknowledges their present existence ("here now") and resilience ("still here somehow").
Take it all, my life
Willingness to surrender everything ("Take it all, my life") as an expression of detachment.
Need nothing, I’m in peace without
Contentment and peace without external possessions or attachments.
From the beaches to the stations and the holy medications i cant face you now
Avoidance or inability to confront certain situations, possibly related to personal struggles ("holy medications").
There were suicidal warnings there were gospel choirs calling me to call it off
Recalling moments of despair ("suicidal warnings") and conflicting influences urging the speaker to reconsider.
Every vision every dream
Reiteration of the significance of dreams and visions in life.
Every sailing ship I knew was meant for me
A sense of destiny or purpose ("sailing ship meant for me") and the observation of missed opportunities.
Just watched them leave
Witnessing the departure of significant opportunities without personal intervention.
Coz after all I’ve done
Repeating the acknowledgment of past actions and their consequences.
I’m here now still here somehow
Reiterating the speaker's resilience and present existence despite past actions.
Take it all, my life
Similar to line 10, emphasizing detachment from personal possessions or aspects of life.
Need nothing, just eachother’s fine
Highlighting the importance of interpersonal connection over material needs.
Melt my heart with your eyes
Expressing a desire for emotional connection, symbolized by the partner's gaze ("Melt my heart with your eyes").
It’s all I want, all I need to survive
Stating that emotional connection is the speaker's sole desire and necessity for survival.
I was lost in the twilight
Describing a period of confusion or uncertainty ("lost in the twilight").
But I’m here now, I’m here tonight
Asserting the speaker's present existence and participation in the current moment.
So long been dying to say goodbye
Expressing a prolonged desire to end something ("dying to say goodbye").
I hold on for no one
Acknowledging the lack of external motivation to persevere or hold on.
Coz nobody’s coming to turn on the light
Realizing that the responsibility to bring light into one's life lies within oneself.
Or turn back time
Acceptance that certain events or decisions cannot be reversed ("turn back time").
Coz after all we’ve done
Collective acknowledgment of shared experiences and resilience.
We’re here now still here somehow
Reiterating the endurance and existence of the collective despite past actions.
Take it all, our lives
Similar to lines 10 and 22, emphasizing the insignificance of personal possessions or aspects of life.
Need nothing, just each other’s fine
Stressing the importance of interpersonal connections over material needs for the collective.
Melt my heart with your eyes
Expressing the desire for emotional connection within the collective, symbolized by gaze ("Melt my heart with your eyes").
It’s all I want, all I need to survive
Affirming that emotional connection is the collective's sole desire and necessity for survival.
I was lost in the twilight
Reiterating a past period of confusion or uncertainty ("lost in the twilight").
But I’m here now, I’m here tonight
Asserting the collective's present existence and participation in the current moment.
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