Gone
Embracing Change: The Alright Maybes' Journey Beyond Bad Days
Lyrics
At a distance watching you shake the tree
Observing from a distance as you disturb the situation or status quo
We've been growing, that fruits gone down the stream
Our growth has led to the loss of something valuable
But I can turn my cheek on, bad days gone by
Choosing to overlook or ignore unpleasant past experiences
Given up the fight to keep your smile from turning
Abandoning the struggle to maintain your happiness
Every little thing becomes a war
Minor issues escalate into significant conflicts
And if I lift an eyebrow, I am the problem
Expressing that even a subtle reaction from the speaker is considered problematic
Come summer I'll be gone
Planning to leave by the arrival of summer
Wish I knew you, kept an ear by the door
Expressing a desire to understand someone better by eavesdropping
Holding on to all that's piled up in your drawer
Holding onto accumulated emotional baggage stored metaphorically in a drawer
Now I see your frame for those who disagree
Now recognizing the true nature of someone who disagrees
Try to fool me with your big book of beliefs
Being deceived by someone's strongly held beliefs
Given up the fight to keep your smile from turning
Giving up the effort to maintain your happiness
Every little thing becomes a war
Trivial matters escalating into conflicts
And if I leave tomorrow, I am the problem
Leaving would be perceived as a problem by others
Come summer I'll be gone
Reiterating the intention to depart by summer
At a distance meant to keep me in line
Observing from a distance with the intent to maintain control or order
Stepping out into the clear night
Stepping out into a clear night, possibly symbolizing clarity or freedom
Given up the fight to keep your smile from turning
Choosing not to fight to preserve someone else's happiness
Every little thing becomes a war
Minor issues escalating into significant conflicts (repeated)
And if I lift an eyebrow, I am the problem
Expressing that even a subtle reaction from the speaker is considered problematic (repeated)
Come summer I'll be gone
Reiterating the intention to depart by summer (repeated)
Given up the fight to keep your smile from turning
Choosing not to fight to preserve someone else's happiness (repeated)
Every little thing becomes a war
Trivial matters escalating into conflicts (repeated)
And if I leave tomorrow, I am the problem
Leaving would be perceived as a problem by others (repeated)
Come summer I'll be gone
Reiterating the intention to depart by summer (repeated)
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