Cannonball
Cannonball Revelations: Embracing Honesty, Guilt, and Liberation
Lyrics
I can see you’re mad at me
There is an apparent feeling of anger or frustration directed towards the speaker.
But honesty is therapy
The speaker values honesty as a form of therapy or a way to resolve issues.
(I)Can’t be anymore than thee
The speaker cannot be more than themselves but hopes that through honesty, they can understand the other person better.
But with this I could maybe see
The speaker hopes that through honesty, they might gain clarity or insight into the situation.
You do it,
This line is incomplete, but it seems to refer to an action or behavior.
All night
Suggests a repetitive action or behavior lasting throughout the night.
Listen to it,
Encouragement to listen to something, possibly a suggestion or advice.
Alright
An affirmation that everything is alright or acceptable.
Just a small bit?
Asking for a small amount or portion of something.
I’m fine
The speaker claims to be okay or alright.
Nothing to it,
The speaker downplays the difficulty of a situation by saying there's nothing to it.
I’m on fire.
The speaker feels intense or passionate about something, possibly indicating a struggle or inner turmoil.
Father don’t be mad at me
The speaker is concerned about their father's disapproval or anger.
My necks out on a guillotine
Expresses a feeling of vulnerability or being in a precarious situation.
Bury me in empathy
The speaker wishes to be understood and empathized with even in difficult circumstances.
It’s nothing I can handle,
The speaker feels capable of handling the situation, despite its difficulty.
Should you do it?
An inquiry or suggestion about undertaking a certain action.
Alright,
An affirmation to proceed or continue with something despite possible doubts.
Listen to it,
An encouragement to listen to something for an extended period.
All night
Reiterating that everything is alright or acceptable.
Just a small bit?
Asking for a small amount or portion of something, possibly indicating reluctance.
I’m on fire,
Feeling intense emotions or being in a passionate state.
Nothing to it.
Downplaying the difficulty of a situation or action.
I lied.
An admission of lying or not telling the truth.
We could all wait,
Suggesting a collective decision to wait for a specific event or time.
On time
Emphasizing the importance of being on time or waiting for the right moment.
It’s a cool wind,
Describing a pleasant or comfortable breeze or atmosphere.
You won’t mind
Assuming that the other person won't be bothered by a certain situation.
It’s a phone call
A disliked or unwelcome phone call.
I don’t like.
The speaker feels that their days or opportunities are all gone or used up.
All my days are gone.
Repeated lines indicating the need to hold on or persevere, followed by the exclamation "Cannonball!" which might signify an intense, decisive action or moment.
Hold on baby
-Hold on baby
-Hold on baby
-Hold on,
-Cannonball!
-Cannonball!
-Mother don’t be mad at me,
-My necks out on a guillotine
-A shadow only I can see
-But follow it ahead of me
-You do it,
-All night
-Listen to it,
-Alright
-Just a small bit?
-I might,
-Take a whole hit.
-One bite.
-I wish it get away from me
-It’s honestly a fantasy
-Nothing I can ever see
-Until it’s there in front of me
-Should you do it?
-Alright,
-Listen to it,
-All night
-Just a small bit?
-I’m on fire,
-Nothing to it.
-I lied.
-We could all wait,
-On time
-It’s a cool wind,
-You won’t mind
-It’s a phone call
-I don’t like.
-All my days are gone.
-Hold on baby
-Hold on baby
-Hold on baby
-Hold on,
-Cannonball!
-Cannonball!
Reiteration of the call for a "Cannonball," possibly emphasizing the urgency or significance of the action.
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