A Different Animal
Evolution of a Soul: A Different Animal by Zachari Smith
Lyrics
When I was young, I called you up to say
Expressing a past action of reaching out to someone when young.
I feel I'm moving through a different kind of space
Sensation of navigating through a unique and unfamiliar space.
Alive in everything, always fighting for a dream
Awareness of being alive, consistently striving for a dream.
now that animal has gone away
Acknowledging the transformation or departure of a certain aspect (animal-like) of oneself.
So I tried to push it all inside
Attempting to internalize emotions or experiences.
and I forgot the way it felt to be alive
Forgetting the visceral feeling of being alive.
trudging through the scene, like an artist so it seemed
Moving through life with a sense of artistic detachment.
now that animal is terrified
The internalized aspect (animal) now experiencing fear or anxiety.
when my heart is beating softly
Describing a moment when the heart beats softly, possibly indicating reflection or tranquility.
and I know my time has come
Recognition of an approaching significant moment or event.
Lay me in the winds of history
Desire to be remembered within the context of history.
Then you'll see who II've become
Anticipating a revelation of one's true self in the historical winds.
When I was young, I was a different animal
Reflecting on a past self as a distinctive and vibrant being.
I could fight with heart, leave it all on the line
Highlighting the ability to fight passionately, risking everything.
I was caught up pretending, almost broke a part of me
Admitting to pretending and almost losing a part of oneself in the process.
now that animal is laughable
The previous vibrant self now appears comical or unbelievable.
when my heart is beating softly
Recurrence of a moment when the heart beats softly.
and I know my time has come
Reiteration of the impending arrival of a significant moment or event.
Lay me in the winds of history
Reiterating the desire to be placed within the winds of history.
Then you'll see who I've become
Emphasizing the expectation that one's true self will be revealed.
In this moment I forget to pretend
A moment of genuine forgetfulness, letting go of pretense.
and the walls I built are crumbling
Symbolic crumbling of self-built emotional barriers.
see me standing still, struggling to be real
Visible and honest struggle to be authentic.
Now I got nothing to defend
Acceptance of having nothing to defend, a vulnerable state.
and my heart is beating softly
Reiteration of a moment when the heart beats softly.
and I know my time has come
Reaffirmation of the nearing significant moment or event.
So lay me in the winds of history
Reasserting the desire to be part of historical winds.
Then you'll see human I've become
Claiming the revealed humanity in the historical context.
Now you can see who I've become
Emphasizing the visibility of the transformed self.
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