Gravity
Bart Constant Lyrics


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we got shot out of canons
back when it still brought us faith
we paint the town with a toothbrush
but sign a different thing

we fell into the saddle
and stood in every field
we may have come here to boogie
but got control of the wind

what could i do with my head …
but make the whole thing up

we set out to be sidekicks
but flew straight into the sun
we better lives like a phonecall
when all the talking is done

begin again en stick to what i know
and begin again forget the question why

i travelled back a day or so
and picked my alibi
and begin again, begin again until i get it right

we were badly productions of men who copy and paste
we burned this house in the eighties
and told the roof of good taste

but know i'm more into fashion
that fits the emperors sky
not the ones feeling digits
it's us who's making the fight

i you would look in books for me
than don't believe a word

you are the gravity that levels me
when every sign is hurt

begin again and stick to what i know
and begin again forget the question why
i travelled back a day or so




and picked my alibi
and begin again until i get it right

Overall Meaning

The song "Gravity" by Bart Constant seems to evoke a sense of reflection and self-awareness in its lyrics. The opening line, "we got shot out of canons", is a metaphorical representation of the excitement and adrenaline that came with taking risks and exploring new experiences. The sentiment of exploration and taking chances is carried through to the next line, "we paint the town with a toothbrush but sign a different thing", where the singer is acknowledging the contrast between their outward appearance and the inner workings of their mind.


The following lines, "we fell into the saddle and stood in every field", and "we may have come here to boogie but got control of the wind", signify the singer's journey of self-discovery and the unexpected twists and turns they encountered along the way. The phrase "what could I do with my head...but make the whole thing up" suggests that the singer is crafting their own narrative and direction in life, while also acknowledging the uncertainty and unpredictability of the future.


The chorus, with its repetition of "begin again" and "forget the question why", seems to be a call for acceptance and moving forward. The singer seems to be grappling with their past and attempting to "get it right" by paving a new path for themselves. The final line, "you are the gravity that levels me when every sign is hurt", is a touching line about finding comfort and stability in someone else during tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

we got shot out of canons
We took risks and were propelled into new experiences that we had faith in once.


back when it still brought us faith
We believed in the risks we took and the experiences we had.


we paint the town with a toothbrush
We pay attention to the small details in life and put in the effort even if it seems insignificant.


but sign a different thing
But sometimes we are forced to conform and present ourselves differently to fit in or succeed.


we fell into the saddle
We took control and pursued our dreams.


and stood in every field
We explored many possibilities and took advantage of every opportunity.


we may have come here to boogie
We may have started with simple goals.


but got control of the wind
But we have the power to make something significant out of it.


what could i do with my head …
What else could I do but make up my own reality in life?


but make the whole thing up
I created my own narrative and destiny.


we set out to be sidekicks
We started with small ambitions and goals.


but flew straight into the sun
But ended up achieving greater success than we ever imagined possible.


we better lives like a phonecall
We improve our lives with ease once we take action and stop overthinking.


when all the talking is done
When we stop just talking and actually do something.


begin again en stick to what i know
I will start over and focus on what I am familiar with.


and begin again forget the question why
I will not get hung up on questioning why things are happening and just focus on moving forward.


i travelled back a day or so
I revisited a past moment in time.


and picked my alibi
And chose a potential excuse for that moment.


and begin again, begin again until i get it right
I will keep starting over and trying until I find success.


we were badly productions of men who copy and paste
We were not original and just followed what others were doing.


we burned this house in the eighties
We destroyed the past and made way for something new.


and told the roof of good taste
We rejected what was considered normal or tasteful.


but know i'm more into fashion
Now, I am more interested in what is new or fashionable.


that fits the emperors sky
That is grand and fitting for royalty.


not the ones feeling digits
Not something that is just functional and mundane.


it's us who's making the fight
We are the ones driving change and fighting for progress.


if you would look in books for me
If you tried to find who I am in written records.


than don't believe a word
You would not find the full story and should not rely on what you read.


you are the gravity that levels me
You bring me back down to earth and keep me grounded.


when every sign is hurt
When everything seems to be going wrong.


begin again and stick to what i know
Start over and focus on what is familiar.


and begin again forget the question why
Do not get stuck on questioning why things are happening.


i travelled back a day or so
I revisited a moment in the past.


and picked my alibi
And chose a reason for what happened.


and begin again until i get it right
Keep trying until I succeed.




Writer(s): Rutger Hoedemaekers Copyright: BMG Rights Management (Benelux) B.V.

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Comments from YouTube:

Luuk Hendriks

Heb gister de cd gekocht! Briljante, was verbaasd toen ik erachter kwam dat deze held een Nederlander was!

lucapila

Dit wordt groots! Geniaal nummer!

hammie2012

this song helps me, again and again, until i get it right!

JouwTubeTandpasta

prachtig :)

Raymond Kip

Super gewoon.

John ter Denge

He/they were also in the program of Kyteman (@ Tivoli - Utrecht, april-6th 2012)

Snoo Lee

Got the DH Lawrence look.

Martin van der Meer

Heel vet.

Jelle van Gosliga

hoi Martin

Taatj

Polonaise!

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