All That I Am
Discovering Light Within: All That I Am by Tu-Kay & Ryan
Lyrics
Why is my mind so hard to still?
The singer is questioning why their mind is difficult to calm or quiet.
The constant drive to take a bitter pill
Expressing a continuous struggle or determination to face difficult challenges.
The fractured pieces of my heart and soul
Refers to the emotional pain experienced, with the heart and soul depicted as fractured pieces.
Forever wonder what makes me whole
The singer wonders about the elements that can make them feel complete or whole.
There's a piece of me and it stays with you
Indicates a connection between the singer and someone else, with a part of the singer staying with the other person.
All that I am comes into view
Suggests that the entirety of the singer's identity becomes apparent or clear.
When I close my eyes and I think of you
When the singer imagines or thinks about the person mentioned earlier, their true self is revealed.
All that I am comes into view
Reiterates that the singer's complete self is evident when thinking about the mentioned person, with a possible romantic implication.
When I'm with you
Highlighting that the clarity of self is particularly pronounced when the singer is in the company of the mentioned person.
The past will not be the story told
Emphasizes a determination not to let the past define the narrative.
Despite the demons taking hold
Despite facing inner struggles or negative influences, the singer aims to resist their impact.
You've opened eyes to what might be
Credits someone (possibly the mentioned person) for providing new perspectives and possibilities.
If I can see the light inside of me
If the singer can recognize the positive aspects within themselves, it can lead to personal enlightenment.
There's a piece of me and it stays with you
Reiteration of the idea that a part of the singer is shared or connected with the mentioned person.
All that I am comes into view
Restating that the singer's complete self becomes evident when thinking about the mentioned person.
When I close my eyes and I think of you
Emphasizing the clarity of self when the singer closes their eyes and envisions the person in question.
All that I am comes into view
Reaffirmation that the entirety of the singer's identity is revealed when thinking about the mentioned person.
Know you're not alone
Assuring the mentioned person that they are not alone, possibly addressing shared struggles or experiences.
Your scars are beautiful, let them show
Encouraging acceptance of emotional wounds or hardships as beautiful and worthy of display.
Know you're not alone
Repeating the message of solidarity, suggesting the person possesses valuable qualities despite challenges.
You've got a pocketful of diamonds don't you know?
Symbolic reference to the person having valuable qualities, perhaps untapped potential or strengths.
There's a piece of me and it stays with you
Restating the idea that a part of the singer is shared or connected with the mentioned person.
All that I am comes into view
Reiterating that the entirety of the singer's identity becomes apparent when thinking about the mentioned person.
When I close my eyes and I think of you
Emphasizing the clarity of self when the singer closes their eyes and envisions the person in question.
All that I am comes into view
Reaffirmation that the entirety of the singer's identity is revealed when thinking about the mentioned person.
When I'm with you
Stating that the completeness of the singer's identity is particularly pronounced when in the company of the mentioned person.
When I'm with you
Repeating the idea that the clarity of self is heightened when with the mentioned person.
When I'm with you
Reaffirmation of the impact of being with the mentioned person on the singer's sense of self.
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