Tightrope
Andy Leon Lyrics

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One foot then the other
Thick air, empty space down below
Tip-toe tightrope walker
Straight line-- it's a path that I know

Look ahead, keep my balance
Clear my head and forget what's behind
Focus not on the absence

Focus not on the need to rewind

But he's that tremor on my string
A sudden gust of wind
Just a word a brush of skin
I lose sight of everything

Not much of a talker
His laugh, my feet start to slip
Too late, tightrope walker
Tripped over the freckle on his bottom lip

'Cause he's that tremor on my string
A sudden gust of wind
Just a word a brush of skin
I lose sight of everything

We lock eyes and I tremble
You smile, my pulse skips
I'm losing my composure every time you bite your lip
One hand on the wire, it's too close to call
If you did this on purpose
If you knew how far I'd fall

'Cause you're that tremor on my string
A sudden gust of wind
Every time I let you in
I lose sight of everything

A tremor on my string
A sudden gust of wind
Just a word a brush of skin

I lose sight of every
I lose sight of of every thing

Overall Meaning

In "Tightrope," Andy Leon paints a vivid picture of the feeling of walking on a tightrope, teetering on the edge, and the fear of falling. The song uses the tightrope metaphor to describe the delicate balance between two people in a relationship. The lyrics describe a person who is trying to maintain their balance on the tightrope, focus on the straight line, and avoid the distraction of the emptiness below. Despite their best efforts, however, the person finds themselves falling for someone (represented by the tremor on their string) and losing their focus, causing them to trip and fall.

The second verse of the song describes the love interest as someone who is not much of a talker, but whose presence alone is enough to make the singer lose their composure. The final verse suggests that the singer is unsure if their fall was accidental or intentional, as they struggle to maintain their balance on the wire. The song ends on a haunting note, with the refrain "I lose sight of everything" echoing in the background.

Overall, "Tightrope" is a poignant meditation on the feeling of being in love and the fear of losing oneself in the process. By using the metaphor of a tightrope walker, Andy Leon captures the tension and uncertainty that come with navigating a delicate relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

One foot then the other
I'm walking on a tightrope, placing one step at a time, carefully balancing myself.

Thick air, empty space down below
The atmosphere is so tense as I'm constantly on edge, feeling as though there is nothing beneath me.

Tip-toe tightrope walker
I'm walking with my toes, being extra cautious not to lose my balance or fall.

Straight line-- it's a path that I know
I'm walking in a straight line on a path that's familiar to me, hence making it easier for me to walk without falling off.

Focus not on the absence
I'm not thinking about what's making me anxious or what's not there, but rather keeping a positive outlook on the situation.

Focus not on the need to rewind
I'm not thinking of going back, reliving old moments, or having regrets.

But he's that tremor on my string
He's the one thing that keeps shaking my confidence or making me anxious while I'm walking.

A sudden gust of wind
He is unpredictable and makes me feel like I could fall at any moment, like a gust of wind that comes out of nowhere and throws me off balance.

Just a word a brush of skin
Even a single subtle touch or a word from him can throw me off balance and make me lose focus.

I lose sight of everything
When he touches me or comes close, I forget everything around me and lose focus on my goal.

Not much of a talker
He is not someone who communicates much.

His laugh, my feet start to slip
Even the sound of his laughter can distract me enough to make me lose my balance.

Too late, tightrope walker
By the time I realize I've lost my balance, it’s too late to steady myself and I'm about to fall off.

Tripped over the freckle on his bottom lip
I lost balance due to the minute details or quirks about him, such as a freckle on his bottom lip.

We lock eyes and I tremble
When we gaze upon each other's eyes, I start to shake with nervousness and fear.

You smile, my pulse skips
Your smile makes my heart race and my anxiety levels rise even more.

I'm losing my composure every time you bite your lip
Your every subtle movement or action makes me more and more anxious and I begin to lose my grip on my composure.

One hand on the wire, it's too close to call
I'm barely holding on with a single hand and it's difficult to tell if I'm going to fall or not.

If you did this on purpose
I'm wondering if you're intentionally making me anxious, keeping me on edge and making me lose my balance.

If you knew how far I'd fall
If you knew the full extent of my anxiety and how badly it affects me, you wouldn’t do what you're doing.

Every time I let you in
Whenever I get close to you, let you in my life, or let you touch me, I lose focus and forget everything else.

I lose sight of everything
I forget every other thought or task as soon as I let you in or get intimate with you.

A tremor on my string
You're like a vibration or tremor that keeps shaking my confidence and making me anxious.

I lose sight of of everything
In your presence, I forget everything else and just become entranced by you.

Writer(s): Andrea Leon-ramos

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