Hard Times
Embracing Life's Challenges: The Way Down Wanderers' "Hard Times" MeaningLyrics
I don't know how but I let it happen
I allowed something to happen, not sure how.
I felt my heart fall out
I experienced a profound emotional impact; my heart metaphorically fell out.
I layed down on a late night laughing
I relaxed on a late night, enjoying laughter.
When that feeling is forgotten
When that positive feeling is forgotten.
It's good as dead when its gone
It becomes lifeless when it's no longer present.
It's good as hell when you're hanging on
It feels great when you're persevering despite challenges.
We don't have to be happy all the time
We don't need to be happy all the time.
We don't have to hide from hard times
We shouldn't avoid difficult times.
We don't have to hide from hard times
Reiteration of not avoiding challenges.
I don't know how but two and two
Uncertain about the dynamics of a relationship.
Me and you we add up
The combination of "me and you" makes sense.
I felt my fear fall out
Fear dissipates.
I heard heaven is only as heavy as us
Suggesting that heaven is influenced by human actions.
If you could let me know
Request for communication if love fades.
When leaves of love have fallen
Metaphor about the end of a loving relationship.
Cause I've been hanging on
Persisting despite difficulties.
We don't have to be happy all the time
Emphasizing that perpetual happiness is unnecessary.
We don't have to hide from hard times
Encouraging acceptance of challenging times.
We don't have to hide from hard times
Reiteration of accepting hardships.
It's okay to get down
It's acceptable to feel down.
But you don't have to stay there
However, there's no need to remain in a low state.
We all lose our way around
We all experience confusion or difficulty finding our way.
It's alright to let it happen
Accepting the natural flow of events.
We don't have to be happy all the time
Reiteration of not needing constant happiness.
We don't have to hide from hard times
Emphasizing the acceptance of challenging times.
We don't have to hide from hard times
Reiteration of embracing difficulties in life.
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