Paddle Forward
Navigating Uncharted Emotions: Yo La Tengo's Paddle Forward
Lyrics
It’s on my list
Refers to an item or task that is on the speaker's to-do list.
We’ve come undone
Describes a state of disarray or falling apart.
Grip tight point, over the way from the shore
Describes a firm grip or focus on a point, possibly metaphorical, across from the shore.
We feel safe
Expresses a feeling of safety.
Inside
Indicates an internal sense of security.
But not away the tide
Suggests vulnerability to the tide while still feeling secure.
Hello tide
A greeting or acknowledgment to the tide.
The water’s warm
Describes the water as warm, possibly symbolizing comfort or positivity.
After that
Transition or continuation after the pause.
We’ve come undone
Reiteration of a state of falling apart or disintegration.
Slipped again, lost at sea
Describes slipping again and being lost at sea, metaphorically or literally.
Cracking synagogue
Mentions a cracking synagogue, potentially a metaphor for a place of worship or community breaking down.
But we could stand
Expresses the ability to stand for now despite challenges.
For now
Suggests a temporary situation or respite.
This warm is coming as
Describes warmth approaching, possibly symbolizing a positive change.
Hello tide
A greeting or acknowledgment to the tide.
Once it’s far too fast
Suggests a situation accelerating too quickly.
Never seems to last
Reflects on the fleeting nature of certain experiences.
Hang in tight when you form this
Advises holding on tightly when forming something, possibly indicating the need for stability.
Shoot with force, we've come undone
Describes a forceful action leading to disintegration or falling apart.
Riptide pourin', pourin' it in from the shore
Describes a riptide pouring in from the shore, suggesting external challenges or influences.
We feel safe
Expresses a feeling of safety.
Inside
Indicates an internal sense of security.
But not away the tide
Suggests vulnerability to the tide while still feeling secure.
Hello tide
A greeting or acknowledgment to the tide.
There’s still time
Indicates that there is still time, possibly for positive change.
The water’s fine
Describes the water as fine, possibly symbolizing comfort or positivity.
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