Still
Katie Armiger Lyrics

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I am lyin', I am tryin'
I want so much to believe
I am flyin', and that high and fast is where
I'm supposed to be

But if I'm honest
If I'm forced to tell it straight
I'm afraid of heights and edges
And I need to find a place

Where I can take the time
To go deep into the moment
I got nothin' left to prove

Make my mind slow down
In the middle of all that motion
Let myself be moved and be still

I am learnin', I am thinkin'
I am ready to be touched
I am breathin', I am feelin'
Learnin' how to trust myself

And then after spinnin' in the wind
I am rooted to the earth
And I'm reachin' up again

So I can take the time
To go deep into the moment
I got nothin' left to prove

Make my mind slow down
In the middle of all that motion
Let myself be moved and be still

I am listenin', I am listenin'
Something tells me what I'll find

If I can take the time
To go deep into the moment
I got nothin' left to prove

Make my mind slow down
In the middle of all that motion
Let myself be moved

So I can take the time
To go deep into the moment
I got nothin' left to prove

Make my mind slow down
In the middle of all that motion
Let myself be moved and be still
And be still, and be still

Overall Meaning

In this song, Katie Armiger sings about being in a constant state of motion and the need for stillness. The first verse begins with the admission that she is lying and trying to believe that being high and fast is the place where she is supposed to be. However, as she becomes honest, she reveals that she is actually afraid of heights and edges and needs to find a place of calmness and stillness. She wants to take the time to be in the moment and slow her mind down, rather than constantly rushing forward.

The second verse shows a shift towards self-discovery and learning. She is ready to be touched and is listening for something that will guide her towards what she will find. She wants to be rooted to the earth while still reaching up towards her goals. By going deep into the moment, she will be able to let herself be moved and be still.

Overall, the song is about finding a balance between the fast-paced world we live in and the time we need to take for ourselves to be calm and centered. The lyrics advocate for taking the time to slow down and be present in the moment, rather than constantly chasing after something.

Line by Line Meaning

I am lyin', I am tryin'
I am struggling to believe in myself and am not being truthful about it

I want so much to believe
I have a strong desire to have confidence in myself

I am flyin', and that high and fast is where I'm supposed to be
I feel like I should be living life in the fast lane

But if I'm honest
If I tell the truth

If I'm forced to tell it straight
If I am compelled to be completely honest

I'm afraid of heights and edges
I have a fear of being in high-risk situations

And I need to find a place
I need to find somewhere I can be safe and grounded

Where I can take the time
I need a place where I can slow down and focus

To go deep into the moment
To be fully present in the present

I got nothin' left to prove
I am content with where I am in life

Make my mind slow down
I want to quiet the racing thoughts in my head