Something Bigger Than This

Expressing a current lack of understanding or clarity.

Anticipating that things will become clear or meaningful in the future, possibly in challenging situations.

Reiterating the current lack of understanding or clarity.

Re-emphasizing the expectation that understanding will come in the future, particularly during difficult times.

Describing a traumatic incident involving witnessing self-harm and reflecting on the relief of not being directly involved.

Spilling small change in my hand

A young man tore his body apart

Right in front of my house on the train tracks

The seals turned their heads to the smell of death

Of broken bones or a spot of blood

And police lights, flashlight, Christmas nights

And celebrating that it wasn't me this time

Waking up to a recurring fear or anxiety.

Expressing difficulty in believing or having faith.

Affirming a belief in a purpose or destiny beyond current struggles.

Reiterating the theme of current confusion with an optimistic outlook on future clarity during challenging times.

But it will all come together when the lights go out

It don't make much sense right now

But it will all come together when the lights go out

Imagining the aftermath of a loss, the impact on family, and contemplating the lasting impression people leave after death.

Where your portrait used to hang

Your family couldn't stand the heartache

They took your picture down and left your room the same

I ain't ever let the scars write that

But that's all we have when people think of us when we're dead

Reflecting on the inevitability of facing challenges in life, where the good may perish early, and the old may face bitterness.

The good die young and the old die bitter singing

Repeating the theme of current confusion with an expectation of clarity during challenging times.

But it will all come together when the lights go out

It don't make much sense right now

But it will all come together when the lights go out

Echoing the idea of present confusion with a hopeful perspective on future understanding amid difficulties.

But it will all come together when the lights go out

It don't make much sense right now

But it will all come together when the lights go out

Recalling a life-altering moment and expressing a desire for validation and recognition in the ongoing struggle through one's twenties.

And I didn't care how we left it

I'm still fighting through my twenties

Waiting for someone to say I made it

Contrasting aspirations with reality, facing challenges with grand ideas and dealing with emotional turmoil.

Big ideas, broken heartstrings

Waking up in the same old scare

Acknowledging the difficulty of believing in oneself or a greater purpose.

Affirming the belief that individuals are destined for something beyond their current struggles.

Restating the theme of current confusion with an optimistic anticipation of clarity during challenging times.

But it will all come together when the lights go out

It don't make much sense right now

But it will all come together when the lights go out

Reiterating the idea of something beyond the present challenges.

Repeating the concept of current confusion with a hopeful expectation of understanding during challenging times.

But it will all come together when the lights go out

It don't make much sense right now

But it will all come together when the lights go out

Reaffirming the belief in something greater than the current struggles.