Victory
Navigating Shadows: A Tale of Triumph and Surrender
Lyrics
I don't write 'cause I don't think
The speaker doesn't engage in writing because they don't feel the need to express themselves or communicate their thoughts.
I don't have a need to speak
The speaker doesn't feel compelled to speak because they don't see things optimistically or positively.
I don't see the bright side, quite as clear
The bright or positive aspects of situations aren't as evident or clear to the speaker.
Accolades and happy days
Achievements and joyful moments don't have a lasting impact according to the speaker.
They don't ever last
Happy moments or stories of bravery are overshadowed or obscured by fear.
Stories of courage clouded up with fear
The speaker chooses to lie down in the broom grass, enjoying the sunlight and nature's beauty, feeling a connection with the sun.
In the broom grass I would l lie
The speaker finds solace lying in the broom grass, feeling a connection to nature and the warmth of the sun reflected in their eyes.
Glimmer in my eye, the sun smiled back on me
Despite attempting to achieve victory, the speaker acknowledges that their efforts were met with a need to withdraw or pull back.
From victory, I tried
The speaker acknowledges defeat despite striving for victory.
To match eternal light with how I live my life
The external beauty of nature is being obscured or covered up by the changing seasons, impacting the perceived light.
Of course, I was forced to retreat
The speaker questions whether their emotions stem from sadness or illness, trying to identify the root cause of their feelings.
From victory I accept defeat
The speaker contemplates giving up or surrendering in the face of difficulties, but an inner voice advises against it.
Waxy green and yellow walls
Similar to line 8, the speaker finds peace in nature and the sunlight, feeling a connection and positivity reflected by the sun.
Outside my windows fall
Despite efforts to attain victory, the speaker acknowledges a need to retreat or step back from their pursuit.
Covering the light I thought I'd see
The speaker acknowledges defeat despite striving for victory.
Am I sad or am I sick?
The speaker is preoccupied with worries and concerns that encompass their thoughts and mental space.
What's at the root of it?
The speaker finds relief or distraction from their inner darkness through silence.
Do I throw my hands and quit?
Similar to previous lines, the speaker finds solace in nature and the sunlight, feeling a connection and positivity reflected by the sun.
Something tells me no
Despite attempting to achieve victory, the speaker acknowledges that their efforts were met with a need to withdraw or pull back.
In the broom grass I would l lie
The speaker acknowledges defeat despite striving for victory.
Glimmer in my eye, the sun smiled back on me
-From victory, I tried
-Match eternal light with how I live my life
-Of course, I was forced to retreat
-And from victory I accept defeat
-Worries on all sides of my mind
Despite attempting to achieve victory, the speaker acknowledges that their efforts were met with a need to withdraw or pull back.
In silence, my darkness is denied
The speaker acknowledges defeat despite striving for victory.
In the broom grass I would l lie
-Glimmer in my eye, the sun smiled back on me
-From victory, I tried
-To match eternal light with how I live my life
-Of course, I was forced to retreat
-And from victory I accept defeat
-From victory I accept defeat
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