Little by Little
Blue Foundation Lyrics


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Stuck in a hard place in the middle, walking on coals
Caught in holes, sorting the souls like the Sphinx and the riddle
Your invisible ripples surround me little by little

He's my only saviour
Living in a stateless zone
Searching for an answer
Everywhere he goes

Widening circles, the surface a living, physical mirror
Connecting fire with the fever, reflecting, I'm a believer
Let the whispers enfold you, pull you nearer and nearer
Little by little

He's my only saviour
Standing in a stateless zone




Waiting for the answer
Frozen to the bone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blue Foundation’s song “Little by Little” are enigmatic and thought-provoking. The song begins by highlighting the feeling of being stuck in a hard place, with the singer walking on coals and trying to sort out the souls and riddles surrounding them. They then describe how invisible ripples surround them little by little, possibly indicating their gradual consciousness of the world around them or the gradual change that’s taking place around them.


The second part of the song mentions the singer’s search for an answer to their predicament. They are living in a stateless zone and therefore, are searching for something that will rescue and save them from their situation. As they wander, they find themselves caught in larger and larger circles, but the surface around them acts as a mirror, reflecting their innermost emotions back to them. They hear whispers that eventually lead them closer and closer to a resolution for their predicament little by little, and the song ends with mention of the singer still standing frozen, waiting for their answer, yet still renewed with hope.


In summary, the lyrics to Blue Foundation’s “Little by Little” evoke the feelings of being stuck in a hard place while searching for a way out. They use vivid imagery of circles, mirrors, whispers, and ripples to further the song’s message of the singer’s slow emergence from their difficult situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Stuck in a hard place in the middle, walking on coals
Feeling trapped in a difficult situation while trying to navigate through challenges like walking on hot coals


Caught in holes, sorting the souls like the Sphinx and the riddle
Feeling trapped in a confusing situation and attempting to solve it, similar to the enigmatic riddle of the Sphinx


Your invisible ripples surround me little by little
Slowly and gradually being affected by someone's invisible yet powerful impact on you


He's my only saviour
Someone/something is the only thing that can save you in a difficult situation


Living in a stateless zone
Existing without a sense of belonging or identity


Searching for an answer
Looking for a solution or explanation to a problem or question


Everywhere he goes
Regardless of where he travels or what he does


Widening circles, the surface a living, physical mirror
Growing ripple effects, where one action causes a reaction that has a greater impact on others, reflecting back on oneself


Connecting fire with the fever, reflecting, I'm a believer
Linking intense passion/desire (fire) with an ailment (fever), finally realizing and accepting the truth


Let the whispers enfold you, pull you nearer and nearer
Allowing comforting words or actions to surround you and draw you closer, providing a sense of safety and security


Frozen to the bone
Being physically and emotionally numb due to a difficult situation or environment




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