Wide Eyed
Embracing Adversity: The Unyielding Journey of 'Wide Eyed'
Lyrics
This is not a dream, 'cause I am not asleep
This reality is not a dream, and the narrator is fully awake.
I'll need more than a metaphor if I want to earn my keep
A metaphor alone is insufficient; effort is required to earn a living.
My head is in clouds, my feet are on the ground
The narrator's mind is imaginative (in the clouds), but they remain grounded.
Even if I fall I'll always stand proud
Even if facing adversity, the narrator will maintain pride and resilience.
I'll carry my weight where brave dare go
The narrator will endure challenges where others fear to tread.
Through sleet, through rain, I'll trail courses unknown
They will face difficulties like sleet and rain, navigating unexplored paths.
I'll carry my weight making sand out of stone
The narrator will turn challenges into opportunities.
I'll blaze this trail alone and take the long road
They will forge their path independently, choosing a challenging journey.
Day in, day out, your heart's growing colder
Over time, someone's heart is becoming colder, potentially due to indifference.
Your prying hands can't lift that chip off your shoulder
Despite attempts, external influences cannot remove a persistent negative attitude.
Fade in, fade out, you fight with apathy
There is a struggle against apathy, possibly in self or others.
Don't cloud my vision when you're the one who can't see
Warning against hindering the narrator's vision when the accuser lacks clarity.
I'll carry my weight where brave dare go
Reiteration of the narrator's determination to face challenges head-on.
Through sleet, through rain, I'll trail courses unknown
Enduring through adverse conditions and uncharted territories.
I'll carry my weight making sand out of stone
Turning difficulties into something manageable and constructive.
I'll blaze this trail alone and take the long way home
Choosing a solitary path, taking a longer but meaningful route.
I was always talking to myself because nobody would stick around
Feeling isolated, resorting to self-talk due to a lack of lasting companionship.
Developed my own language and now I'm the loudest in the crowd
Creating a unique identity/language, becoming noticeable in a crowd.
(Now I have to) ask myself why they wanna stick around?
Questioning why others now want to be part of the narrator's life.
It's funny how they lift you up before they put you in the ground
Observing the paradox of support before and after facing difficulties.
Remember those things we were all meant to fear
Reflecting on fears that shaped everyone, acknowledging their impact.
And laugh as we realize they all got us here
Finding amusement in realizing that shared fears led to the present situation.
I am the one, unfortunate sun
The narrator, symbolized as the sun, left a lasting impact through their death.
My death made a mark while your lives faded away
Contrasting the narrator's lasting influence with others' fading lives.
I'll carry my weight where brave dare go
Reiterating the commitment to facing challenges head-on.
Through sleet, through rain, I'll trail courses unknown
Navigating through various challenges, regardless of weather or uncertainty.
I'll carry my weight making sand out of stone
Turning obstacles into opportunities for personal growth.
I'll blaze this trail alone and take the long way home
Choosing an independent and challenging path, despite its length.
I find strength where others find defeat, my eyes are open as I push on
Finding strength in adversity, keeping eyes open and pushing forward.
I used to always feel alone, but now I know I'm not the only one
Transitioning from feeling alone to realizing shared struggles with others.
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