Running up That Hill
Navigating Life's Storm: A Musical Escape to Liberation
Lyrics
When the rain is sports arena loud
Metaphorically describing a noisy and chaotic situation, possibly a challenging or overwhelming moment.
In the evening of a self-inflicted day
Reflecting on a day marked by self-inflicted challenges or difficulties.
And you're contemplating sides that might collide
Considering conflicting aspects or choices in life that may lead to a collision.
The hemlock society and life insurance salesmen
Mentioning two contrasting elements - the Hemlock Society (associated with assisted suicide) and life insurance salesmen, possibly representing life and death choices.
And you discover all your coupons
Realizing that the benefits or deals in life are not enjoyable or valuable.
Are for things you hate
Having possessions or commitments that are disliked or unpleasant.
And all your pennies are Canadian
Expressing dissatisfaction with one's financial situation or possessions.
And you curse that paperweight
Feeling frustrated with a symbolic burden or obstacle, represented by a paperweight.
Drown it all and leave it still
Suggesting a desire to escape or eliminate all problems and leave them unresolved.
You're a millionaire of words
Feeling rich or accomplished in the realm of words or communication.
Hand in hand as light as birds
Describing a close and easygoing relationship, using the metaphor of being as light as birds.
We'll go running up that hill
Expressing a shared aspiration or journey, symbolized by running up a hill.
When acquaintances drain your reservoir
Experiencing the draining impact of acquaintances or relationships.
Of cigarettes like bad construction
Comparing the negative influence of others to poor construction.
And all your phone conversations slither
Highlighting how conversations turn into sales pitches, possibly emphasizing the commercial nature of relationships.
Into a sales pitch from the world of Don Lapre
Referring to the world of Don Lapre, a pitchman, as a source of unwanted influence.
And the love from a close-as-sisters friendship
Expressing the loss of love in a close friendship, a common and unfortunate occurrence.
Up and dies like it too often does
Commenting on the frequent demise of close friendships.
Drown it all and leave it still
Reiterating the desire to escape and leave problems unresolved.
You're a millionaire of words
Reaffirming a sense of richness or accomplishment in the realm of words or communication.
Hand in hand as light as birds
Repeating the metaphor of a light and easygoing relationship, hand in hand like birds.
We'll go running up that hill
Repeating the shared aspiration or journey, symbolized by running up a hill.
The funeral directors' trade show crowd
Describing a crowd associated with funeral directors' trade show, possibly representing a somber or dark aspect of life.
Strangles parking so you drive a while
Experiencing challenges in finding parking, reflecting the difficulty in navigating life's challenges.
Past streets and neighborhoods and ghosts
Driving through memories and experiences that shape one's identity.
Of incidents that now define you
Reflecting on past incidents that define and influence the present self.
When the weight of expectation cracks
Describing the breaking point under the weight of expectations, leading to visible cracks.
Cracks your countenance in the damnedest places
Emphasizing the unexpected and challenging places where one's composure breaks.
Drown it all and leave it still
Reiterating the desire to escape and leave problems unresolved.
You're a millionaire of words
Reaffirming a sense of richness or accomplishment in the realm of words or communication.
Hand in hand as light as birds
Repeating the metaphor of a light and easygoing relationship, hand in hand like birds.
We'll go running up that hill
Repeating the shared aspiration or journey, symbolized by running up a hill.
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