Robot
Embracing Humanity's Weight: A Journey Through The Sam Willows' 'Robot'
Lyrics
Can I walk any steadier
Expressing confidence and stability in walking or moving.
Than I do right now
Current state of stability and certainty.
If you ask if I'm ready, sure
Confirmation of readiness with a touch of assurance.
I was told just how
Referring to receiving guidance or advice on readiness.
'Cause you gotta be like the others, don't run for cover
Encouragement to conform to societal expectations and norms.
Don't be all soft, be strong like your brother
Advice to be resilient and tough like a sibling.
Why do I bother, be a good son and good daughter
Expressing frustration with the pressure to be a good child.
We don't cry for nothin'
Asserting emotional strength, not crying without reason.
We were all build for something
Belief in a purpose or destiny for everyone.
Broken bones still you're running
Perseverance in the face of challenges, symbolized by broken bones.
I know you're breaking down
Acknowledgment of someone going through a tough time.
If you were a robot, I'd change your parts
If the person were unfeeling or detached, their parts could be changed.
If you were a movie, I'd change the plot
If life were a narrative, changes would be made to improve it.
But you're not a robot, you've got a heart
A recognition that the person is not emotionless, having a heart.
Though it feels heavy, that's where we'll start
Despite emotional weight, the journey or improvement begins with the heart.
So I'll sit with you until you fall asleep
Offering companionship and support until sleep, acknowledging a noisy world.
Because the world is way too loud
The world's overwhelming noise is a reason for closeness.
Stay close to you if that is what you need
Willingness to stay close to provide needed comfort.
You say the world is way too loud, I'll shut it up
Intention to silence the overwhelming world for the person.
Tough crowd, knocked down, and you feel the dirt
Description of a challenging situation and a tough audience.
What you gonna do, oh
Rhetorical question about facing challenges.
It feels etched on your skin it hurts
The pain is deeply felt, likened to a permanent mark.
Like a bad tattoo
Comparing emotional pain to a regrettable tattoo.
Then you gotta breathe till it's over, rest till you're sober
Advice to endure until the difficulty passes, recovering from excess.
You were far out now you're getting closer
Progressing from a challenging situation to improvement.
Come rain what follows, after tonight comes tomorrow
Positive anticipation for what follows after a difficult night.
We don't cry for nothin'
Reiteration of emotional resilience and purpose.
We were all build for something
Belief that everyone is built for a specific purpose.
Broken bones still you're running
Continuing to move forward despite hardships.
I know you're breaking down
Recognition that someone is going through a tough time.
So I'll sit with you until you fall asleep
Offering companionship and support until sleep, acknowledging a noisy world.
Because the world is way too loud
The world's overwhelming noise is a reason for closeness.
Stay close to you if that is what you need
Willingness to stay close to provide needed comfort.
You say the world is way too loud, I'll shut it up
Intention to silence the overwhelming world for the person.
If you were a robot, I'd change your parts
If the person were unfeeling or detached, their parts could be changed.
If you were a movie, I'd change the plot
If life were a narrative, changes would be made to improve it.
But you're not a robot, you've got a heart
A recognition that the person is not emotionless, having a heart.
And though it feels heavy, that's where we'll start
Despite emotional weight, the journey or improvement begins with the heart.
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