If the Ocean Gets Rough
Navigating Love's Storm: Willy Mason's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Oh, babe I have a heavy heart
Expressing emotional burden or sorrow.
We're taking steps back every time we start
Not progressing in the relationship; facing setbacks.
I'm on a rolling train downtown
Metaphor for life's journey; moving towards a destination.
Just trying to get back to my hometown
Desire to return to one's hometown; seeking familiarity.
I took you in to my broken home
Offered support despite personal challenges.
Then I got scared to leave you there alone
Fearful of leaving someone vulnerable or exposed.
Here there are shadows that may lead you astray
Acknowledging potential dangers or temptations.
I never realized they're all in my face
Realizing personal faults or challenges.
Sail on my love
Encouraging a loved one to continue despite difficulties.
If the ocean gets rough
Supporting a partner through tough times.
Will you help me sing
Asking for emotional support through shared experiences.
Will you help me sing
Repetition for emphasis on the request for support.
When you first taught me how to stand up tall
Reflecting on the guidance received in the past.
So scared of heights I thought that I'd surely fall
Fearful of potential failures or challenges.
I'm used to digging in the dirt
Comfortable with mundane or difficult tasks.
Down where there's no one for me to hurt
Acknowledging a lack of potential harm to others.
The windows whistle when the west wind blows
Symbolic reference to external influences or challenges.
My head is pounding from these burning coals
Feeling the effects of intense emotional or physical strain.
I tripped and stumbled don't you know
Experiencing difficulties or setbacks.
And in all that dust our hands let go
Symbolizing the release or loss of a connection.
Sail on my love...
Reiteration of encouragement despite challenges.
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