Bedrock
Navigating Life's Weight: A Journey to the Bedrock
Lyrics
I got this friend I like to carry on my shoulders
The singer has a friend metaphorically represented as a burden that they carry.
He looks a lot like me
Describing the physical resemblance between the singer and their burdensome friend.
I sort of hoped we'd grow apart as we got older
Expressing a desire for the friendship to naturally fade as they age.
But he's getting awful heavy
Emphasizing the increasing difficulty of carrying the friend due to their emotional weight.
Look at that sky, covered in gold
Observation of a beautiful sky, but the singer is unable to appreciate it fully.
I can't tell with my face to the ground
The singer is preoccupied or downcast, unable to look up and enjoy the scenery.
Taking a lap, trying to get back
Engaging in activities to distract from emotional struggles.
Well I end up just driving around
Despite efforts to move forward, the singer finds themselves aimlessly driving around.
I can't keep crawling back
Expressing difficulty in breaking free from a repetitive and detrimental cycle.
I'm out of the red then down to the bedrock
Struggling with financial challenges or debt, reaching a metaphorical "bedrock" or the lowest point.
I can't keep crawling back
Reiterating the challenge of breaking free from a difficult situation.
I'm out of my head then down to the bedrock
Feeling overwhelmed and mentally exhausted, reaching a low point.
I keep this secret to myself 'cause I'm a soldier
Keeping personal struggles private, adopting a stoic or soldier-like mentality.
I got both feet on the ground
Remaining grounded despite internal struggles.
trying to leave this bed is just like lifting up a boulder
Describing the challenge of leaving a comfort zone, using a metaphor of lifting a heavy boulder.
And I don't wanna talk right now
Expressing a desire for solitude and not wanting to discuss problems.
Look at that sky, covered in gold
Repeating the imagery of a beautiful sky but still unable to appreciate it.
I can't tell with my face to the ground
Continued struggle to face challenges, with the singer's focus on the ground.
Headed out west, catching my breath
Heading west, possibly seeking change or a new beginning.
Well I end up just driving around
Despite efforts to catch a breath, the singer remains stuck in circular patterns.
I can't keep crawling back
Repeating the difficulty of breaking free from a challenging situation.
I'm out of the red then down to the bedrock
Reaching a point of financial stability or overcoming challenges temporarily.
I can't keep crawling back
Reiterating the struggle to break free from mental challenges.
I'm out of my head then down to the bedrock
Feeling overwhelmed again, returning to a low point.
Down to the bedrock
Emphasizing hitting rock bottom or facing the most challenging situation.
Down to the bedrock
Repetition of hitting rock bottom for emphasis.
I can't keep crawling
Continued struggle and inability to move forward.
I can't keep crawling back, I'm down
Expressing the difficulty of breaking free and hitting a low point.
I can't keep crawling (back I can't keep crawling)
Repeating the inability to break free from a detrimental cycle.
I can't keep crawling back
Continued struggle to overcome challenges.
I can't keep crawling back I'm down, down
Acknowledging being at a low point and unable to move forward.
Down to the bedrock
Reiterating the metaphor of reaching the bedrock or the lowest point.
I can't keep crawling back (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Continued struggle and inability to break free from challenges.
I can't keep crawling
Expressing the ongoing difficulty of overcoming personal struggles.
Down to the bedrock
Reiterating reaching the metaphorical bedrock or lowest point.
I can't keep crawling (down to the bedrock)
Emphasizing the inability to break free from a challenging situation.
I can't keep crawling, crawling (down to the bedrock)
Repeating the difficulty of overcoming challenges and reaching a low point.
I can't keep crawling (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Repeating the struggle, possibly with a hint of desperation.
I can't keep crawling, crawling back
Continued difficulty in breaking free and moving forward.
I'm down
Acknowledging being at a low point or rock bottom.
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