When a Bird Has Flown the Nest
Silent Flight: Unveiling the Soul's Metamorphosis
Lyrics
Don't mistake my silence for despondency
Don't mistake my silence as despair or hopelessness.
I'm just a ghost of my former self
I'm a mere shadow of who I used to be.
'Cause I had no return like the prodigal son
I didn't have a return, similar to the story of the prodigal son in the Bible.
'Cause I had no idea who I'd become
I didn't anticipate the person I would eventually become.
So when you talk listen more than you speak
Be attentive and listen more when you speak to me.
And when you look, try to see
When you observe, try to truly understand.
What's hidden in plain sight
Look beyond the obvious; try to perceive what's not readily visible.
Won't you recognise the symptoms of my plight
Please acknowledge and understand the signs indicating my distress.
'Cause I no longer satisfy people's expectations
I no longer meet or fulfill the expectations others have of me.
So how should I converse?
How should I communicate or engage in conversation now?
This bird has flown the nest for higher climbs
I've left home for greater opportunities or challenges.
And there's nothing left behind
There's nothing left behind at my old place.
So when you talk listen more than you speak
Again, stressing the importance of listening more when you speak to me.
And when you look, try to see
Encouragement to truly perceive when you observe me.
What's hidden in plain sight
Seek to understand what's concealed and not immediately evident.
Won't you recognise the symptoms of my plight
Be aware of and acknowledge the indications of my difficulties.
Won't you come comfort my soul?
Requesting emotional support for my soul.
Won't you talk away the tears?
Asking for comforting words to alleviate my sadness.
You're so far from me yet still
Despite the distance, your presence is felt intensely.
I can feel you on my skin
I can feel your influence or impact on me.
'Cause no man is an island
Expressing the interconnectedness of individuals; nobody exists entirely independently.
But just sometimes
At times, one can feel isolated despite being surrounded by others.
The water is all you see
Metaphorically, sometimes all that's visible is the water surrounding you.
But keep your feet on shore
Stay grounded and don't lose touch with reality or stability.
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