Stoneham Blues
Stoneham Blues: Unraveling the Tapestry of Broken Promises and Lost Hopes
Lyrics
twenty-some years bouncing off the walls
Reflecting on the passage of about twenty years, filled with energetic and reckless behavior.
never slowed down almost expected to fall
Constantly active, defying expectations of slowing down, and facing the risk of failure.
young lust dumb love
Describing a phase of youthful desire and naive love.
burning out so bright
Experiencing intense passion that burns out brightly.
long nights dead hearts
Reference to long, difficult nights and hearts that have lost their vitality.
running out of time
Feeling the pressure of running out of time, possibly in life or a specific situation.
moved too fast to feel the needle (or the damage done)
Acting hastily, possibly involving substance use, without fully realizing the consequences.
it's the silence that feels so familiar
Emphasizing the impact of silence, suggesting a familiar and uncomfortable feeling.
the sting of the salt in the wound
Expressing the pain of an emotional wound, with the imagery of salt intensifying the sensation.
a step t0o close to the ledge
Being dangerously close to a precarious situation or decision.
the calm before it all comes crashing in
Anticipating a moment of calm before a significant and destructive event.
none of this means anything
Reflecting on the perceived lack of meaning in the midst of chaotic experiences.
it's all fun till its not
Highlighting the fleeting nature of enjoyment, transitioning abruptly to a less pleasant state.
things look worse in the daylight.
Suggesting that problems appear more severe when viewed in the harsh light of day.
broke a promise saved a sinner
Breaking a commitment while paradoxically redeeming someone with a questionable past.
what's the point
Questioning the purpose or significance of certain actions or choices.
sunk a vessel sold a story
Metaphorically sinking a vessel and selling a narrative to a seemingly hopeless situation.
to a starless sky with no hope in sight
Describing a starless sky as a metaphor for a future devoid of hope.
fake a smile through crumbling teeth
Putting on a fake smile despite internal struggles, keeping inner turmoil hidden.
never letting on just what's underneath
Maintaining a facade, not revealing the true emotions beneath a seemingly composed exterior.
it's a pain you'll never get
Describing an enduring pain that may never be fully understood or alleviated.
a broken bone that wouldn't set
Comparing emotional pain to a broken bone that refuses to heal properly.
we stand too close to the fault line
Being dangerously close to a point of rupture or breakdown, metaphorically standing on a fault line.
ignore the sound when the ground breaks
Ignoring warning signs or signals when faced with a potential crisis.
watched it swallow you whole
Observing the destructive force consuming someone entirely, plunging into the unknown.
into the unknown now the guilt is what remains
After the chaos, the lingering feeling of guilt is the only thing that remains.
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