Gravity, Metaphorically
Navigating Life's Unstable Terrain: Touché Amoré's Gravity, Metaphorically
Lyrics
An unstable building that’s been built on shaky ground
An unstable foundation has been laid for a structure.
And what goes up must come down
Emphasizing the inevitability of things coming down after going up.
So lets build it high and then reinforce
Advocating for building something substantial and reinforcing it.
All those little things so this can run its course
Addressing the need to address and strengthen small details for the process to continue.
I know that without windows
Without transparency (windows), understanding is limited.
You won’t see in
Highlighting the challenge of seeing inside without windows.
And I know that with the doors closed
Closing doors metaphorically to shut people out.
I’m shutting everyone out
Expressing the act of excluding others by closing doors.
I’m concrete fake debonair
Describing oneself as fake sophisticated and solid like concrete.
With many stories and endless stairs
Using imagery of endless stairs and stories to depict complexity.
But you came in, made it your own
Acknowledging someone making a mark and personalizing the space.
When you’re moving on, you’re heading home
When moving on, returning to one's true self or origin.
Keep all those sentiments at bay
Suggesting the suppression of emotions or feelings.
Fire them off when I least expect
Expecting emotional expressions at unexpected moments.
At that point in the day
Referring to a critical point in the day for emotional outbursts.
Between stable and a wreck
Being in a state between stability and chaos.
It was the first time in a long time that I felt alive
Describing a moment of feeling alive after a long time.
At least I tried
Recognizing the effort to feel alive.
Then my highest hopes were realized then it flat-lined
Initial excitement followed by a sudden drop or disappointment.
At least I tried
Acknowledging the effort made despite the eventual disappointment.
And I woke up scared but it’s alright 'cause nothing changed
Waking up scared, but realizing nothing has changed.
At least I tried
Acceptance of fear and lack of change after a challenging experience.
At least I tried
Reiteration of the effort made to feel alive.
It was the first time in a long time that I felt alive
Repetition of the positive feeling of being alive after a long time.
At least I tried
Reaffirmation of the attempt to feel alive.
Then my highest hopes were realized then it flat-lined
Reiteration of the high hopes followed by disappointment.
At least I tried
Acknowledging the effort despite the flat-lined outcome.
And I woke up scared but it’s alright 'cause nothing changed
Waking up scared, but accepting the lack of change.
At least I tried
Repeating the acknowledgment of effort despite unchanged circumstances.
At least I tried
Emphasizing the commitment to trying despite potential setbacks.
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