Gravity

Navigating the Abyss: Terri Hendrix's Reflection on Life's Gravity
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Lyrics

Freefall off the mountain freefall into space

Freefall represents a loss of control or direction, possibly in life or emotions, descending from a high point, like a mountain, into the unknown of space.

The world spins by as I fly off into another state

The narrator experiences a rapid change or transition, with the world passing by as they enter a different emotional or mental state.

Why - do we crash into the blue?

The question "Why do we crash into the blue?" suggests a contemplation on the inevitability of challenges or difficulties symbolized by the color blue.

Why - does a high never last into the blue?

Reflecting on the transient nature of highs, wondering why joy or elation doesn't endure, especially when confronted with the color blue again.

All you have to blame it on is gravity

Attributing the descent or challenges to the force of gravity, a natural force that pulls things downward, implying a lack of control over the fall.

In you, in me, in me

Acknowledging that gravity is inherent in both the narrator and the broader context, indicating a shared struggle or burden.

I dreamed I was a satellite

A dream sequence where the narrator envisions being a satellite, possibly highlighting a sense of detachment or observation from a distance.

Doing circles 'round the earth

Describing the satellite's circular orbit around the earth, possibly symbolizing repetitive patterns or cycles in life.

I woke to find myself entwined in a blanket of dirt

Waking up entwined in a blanket of dirt suggests a return to reality, perhaps dealing with mundane or earthly concerns after a dreamlike experience.

Why - do we crash into the blue?

Reiterating the question of why challenges or crashes occur, especially when faced with the color blue, emphasizing the theme of adversity.

Why - does a high never last into the blue?

Revisiting the transience of highs, questioning their fleeting nature, especially when confronted with challenges represented by the color blue.

All you have to blame it on is gravity in you,

Repeating the idea that gravity is to blame for the descent, emphasizing a lack of control and attributing the fall to an external force.

I have a lot of gravity in me

Expressing a personal acknowledgment of having a significant amount of gravity within, suggesting a recognition of internal struggles or burdens.

All you have to blame it on is gravity in you,

Reiterating that gravity is within both the narrator and the broader context, emphasizing the universality of challenges and burdens.

I have a lot of gravity in me

Re-emphasizing the narrator's personal connection to gravity, indicating a profound internal weight or struggle.

Mayday I'm comin down

Declaring an emergency situation, using "Mayday," and signaling a descent or crisis, possibly paralleling the earlier theme of falling.

Mayday I'm gonna crash

Repeating the distress signal "Mayday" and the idea of crashing, intensifying the sense of urgency and impending turmoil.

I wake in bed in a cold sweat

Waking up in bed in a cold sweat after the distressing dream, indicating the emotional impact and a realization of unaddressed concerns or prayers.

And think of all these prayers I should have asked

Reflecting on missed opportunities or neglected prayers during the dream, suggesting a sense of regret or realization of one's vulnerability.

Why - do we crash into the blue?

Reiterating the questions about challenges and the transient nature of highs, emphasizing the recurring theme of adversity and emotional fluctuations.

Why - does a high never last into the blue?

Posing the question of why highs don't endure, especially when faced with challenges represented by the color blue, intensifying the existential inquiry.

All you have to blame it on is gravity

Reiterating that gravity is to blame, emphasizing a deterministic view where external forces, like gravity, play a significant role in life's challenges.

In you, I have a lot of gravity in me

Acknowledging the presence of gravity within a personal context, suggesting a shared experience of struggle and adversity.

All you have to blame it on is gravity

Reiterating the theme that gravity is to blame, underscoring the inevitability of challenges and the universal nature of the human experience.

In you, I have a lot of gravity in me

Emphasizing the personal connection to gravity, highlighting the internal struggles and burdens that the narrator carries.

Why?

Pose a direct question "Why?" as a contemplative expression of the overarching theme, inviting reflection on the nature of challenges and life's uncertainties.

Why?

Repeating the question "Why?" to reinforce the theme of existential questioning, suggesting an ongoing search for meaning and understanding.

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