Lyrics
I asked you to show me love and you showed me to a canyon
The speaker requested love from someone, but instead of receiving love, they were led to a canyon.
I asked for help from up above, almost missed my landing
The speaker sought help from a higher power but almost failed or struggled to find their way.
Let's leave well and well enough 'cause beggars can't be asking
The speaker suggests accepting things as they are because those in need shouldn't expect too much.
And I have never seen a canyon but, oh, I can imagine
Even though the speaker hasn't physically seen a canyon, they can picture or imagine its existence.
Oh, and it's coming for me, I hear him ride around the bed
The speaker senses impending danger or a threatening presence approaching them while they're in bed.
Over the hill, looking out through the trees, it was all that I imagined
The view from a hill matches the speaker's imagination, possibly referring to the canyon or a symbolic representation.
Oh, and what's the matter with me? This time I might've really done it
The speaker questions their actions and expresses worry that they may have made a serious mistake.
But the world keeps spinning and the sun goes down
Despite difficulties or mistakes, the world continues to function, and time progresses.
And life keeps living and once again I come around
Life persists, and the speaker finds themselves returning to a similar point or situation.
I have never seen a canyon but, oh, I can imagine
Reiteration of the speaker's ability to imagine a canyon even though they've never physically witnessed one.
Those peaks sand valleys, they've always been here with me
The imagery of peaks and valleys represents the ups and downs in life, indicating they've always been part of the speaker's experiences.
Now I'm falling down a ladder, used to be more friendly
The speaker feels they're descending or losing status and the environment or circumstances have become less friendly.
And I filled up about a quarter tank, enough to get me to the bottom
The speaker has a limited amount of resources (symbolized by a quarter tank of something, possibly fuel) to reach the bottom of their descent.
Oh, and it came in a dream, it was always that I imagined
A dream matches the speaker's preconceived notions or expectations, possibly about the threatening presence or the canyon.
Over the hill, looking out through the trees, and I've been riding 'round a wagon
The scenery from the hill resembles what the speaker imagined, and they feel like they've been wandering or circling a difficult situation.
Oh, and what's the matter with me? This time I might've really done it
The speaker repeats concerns about their actions, expressing worry that they might have truly messed up this time.
But the world keeps spinning and the sun goes down
Despite challenges, the world keeps moving forward as the day ends.
And life keeps living and once again I come around
Life persists, and the speaker finds themselves back in a similar circumstance or cycle.
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