Tightrope
Antwaun Stanley Lyrics
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Just a whisper of wind tracing his feet
Beams of light in a cloudless sky
Lost in the fog of a thunderous mind
Fifty stories wondering
What lies in the space between
And you know the sidewalk won't get any softer
Looking down will only make the fear of falling stronger
You've got to step to be, step to be
A tightrope walker
Haunted by what he hasn't found
So many flight, walking back down
Climbing up, far from solid ground
This time he won't be turning around
Fifty stories wondering
What lies in the space between
Cause you know the buildings won't get any smaller
And you know the sidewalk won't get any softer
Looking down will only make the fear of falling stronger
You've got to step to be, step to be
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
You can take it one by one
Just gotta keep on walking, walking
You can take it one by one,
Just gotta keep on moving, moving
You can take it one by one
Just gotta keep on walking, walking
You can take it one by one,
Just gotta keep on moving, moving
Cause you know the buildings won't get any smaller
And you know the sidewalk won't get any softer
Looking down will only make the fear of falling stronger
You've got to step to be, step to be
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
A tightrope walker
You've got what it takes, you're gonna make it
You've got what it takes, got what it takes
You've got what it takes, you're gonna make it
You've got what it takes to be a tightrope walker
You've got what it takes, you're gonna make it
You've got what it takes, got what it takes
You've got what it takes, you're gonna make it
You've got what it takes to be a tightrope walker
The lyrics to Antwaun Stanley's song Tightrope tell the story of a tightrope walker, walking 50 stories above the ground. The first stanza describes the situation: the tightrope walker is above a crowded street, but feels only a whisper of wind under their feet. They are lost in thought, seeing only the beams of light in the sky and the fog of their own mind. The second stanza emphasizes the fear of falling and the need to keep moving forward. Looking down only makes the fear stronger, and there is no turning back. The chorus repeats this message, that the tightrope walker must keep stepping forward, one by one, and that they have what it takes to make it.
The lyrics can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but they seem to speak to the idea that overcoming fear and taking risks is necessary to achieve great things. The tightrope walker is a symbol for anyone who is faced with a daunting challenge, but still chooses to move forward. The fear of falling is a natural response to such a challenge, but it is ultimately up to the individual to decide whether to succumb to that fear or to push through it.
Overall, Tightrope is a motivational song that encourages listeners to take risks and believe in their own ability to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Up above the crowded street
He is high above everything, detached and alone.
Just a whisper of wind tracing his feet
He is standing on a tightrope barely feeling the wind beneath his feet.
Beams of light in a cloudless sky
He is surrounded by clear sky, yet still his mind is foggy and unclear.
Lost in the fog of a thunderous mind
His mind is full of noise; it is preventing him from seeing clearly.
Fifty stories wondering
He is high off the ground, contemplating the unknown.
What lies in the space between
He is curious about the unknown place between where he is standing and the ground below him.
Cause you know the buildings won't get any smaller
The obstacles he faces will remain the same and won't get easier to overcome.
And you know the sidewalk won't get any softer
The risks of falling or failing won't decrease.
Looking down will only make the fear of falling stronger
Focusing on failure only increases his fear and uncertainty.
You've got to step to be, step to be
To make progress, he has to take action.
A tightrope walker
He is a skilled performer, balancing great heights with precision.
Haunted by what he hasn't found
He is troubled by what he has yet to discover or achieve.
So many flight, walking back down
He has experienced many failures, often having to start again from scratch.
Climbing up, far from solid ground
His journey is far from easy or stable, but he continues to try to climb higher.
This time he won't be turning around
He is determined to succeed; he won't give up or give in this time.
You can take it one by one
He can make progress by taking one step at a time.
Just gotta keep on walking, walking
He has to keep moving forward, not giving up or looking back.
You've got what it takes, you're gonna make it
He has the necessary skills and abilities to succeed.
You've got what it takes to be a tightrope walker
His determination and willingness to take risks make him suited to this challenging path.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Antwaun Stanley, Theo Katzman, Tyler Duncan
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