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about
whenever i write, i reference my inner thoughts as bodies of water. in this song there is no specific river, lake or ocean being referenced. rather, the subconscious fear is overarching. the same type of fear is felt in all the worlds mentioned in the song: religion, mythology, society, the public sphere, and my own anxieties. the song begins with some negative verses and the chorus reflects on these as a personal battle. the second verse outlines the struggle of certain biblical figures who got over these struggles and used the water for good. the bridge then brings in societal expectations on how to deal with these fears (which is not very well). as we continue on to the uber long third verse we realize everyone, through every story, has dealt with decisions on how to deal with inner destruction vs. inner progress. water can be destructive, but it also symbolizes healing and life.
hope you enjoy
-sam
lyrics
Blood, sweat, money and guts
All the things that we love too much
Call me weak but I think I've seen enough
Love, joy, purpose and heart
All the right things to tear apart
If you hide the light then you ain't ever scared of the dark
Every trigger pulled was by a frightened little child
Scared of being controlled or scared of being killed
Every lesson learned is by a heart willing to listen
Ignore the fire in his veins to find the piece that's missing
I get scared when something's wrong
If something's wrong it's all my fault
I get scared in my own shoes
If someone stares and sees a fool
I bet even Simon was scared of the water
Before he knew his feet could overcome
I bet even John himself was scared of that same water
Before he knew the power that it held
Men don't cry, they only fight
So he asked if he was broken from the water in his eyes
Men don't cry, they only hide
So he asked where he could run to if a part of him died
I saw him standing in a ghost town
Right around a run down rusty old motel
He said "get your kicks on the River Styx
I will meddle with your mind until there's nothing inside"
I said "get your love from a silent dove
You're a fallen angel don't you like it above?"
He said "I don't care for your riddles, boy
And I don't care for your upbeat joy"
I saw him standing down in Hollywood
He stood right next to Judas where the water wouldn't flood
I saw him standing at the first door on your left
No kudos to Pluto now for getting in my head
I saw him standing on the moon one night
His eyes all aglow but there was no light
He said "don't start having fun
And don't love anyone
And if you start feeling something, run"
I get scared when something's wrong
If something's wrong it's all my fault
I get scared in my own shoes
If someone stares and sees a fool
credits
released July 7, 2020
Bass, backing vocals: Tor Kjartansson
Drums: Ben Stein
Music and lyrics: Samuel Stein
Recording, mixing: Justin Andersen
Vocals, guitar, banjo, keyboards: Samuel Stein
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