Daisy
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I don't know about you but I never get tired of it
Number 99, Just As I Am.
I'm a mountain that has been moved
I'm a river that is all dried up
I'm an ocean nothing floats on
I'm a sky that nothing wants to fly in
I'm a moon that never shows its face
I'm a mouth that doesn't smile
I'm a word that no one ever wants to say
I don't wanna be,
He wasn't finding anybody when he was on the shelf
I saw him in my dream
I'm a mountain that has been moved
I'm a fugitive that has no legs to run
I'm a preacher with no pulpit
Spewing a sermon that goes on and on
Well if we take all these things and we bury them fast
And we'll pray that they turn into seeds, to roots and then grass
It'd be all right, it's all right, it'd be easier that way
Or if the sky opened up and started pouring rain
Like he knew it was time to start things over again
It'd be all right, it's all right, it'd be easier that way
Well if we take all these things and we bury them fast
And we'll pray that they turn into seeds, to roots and then grass
It'd be all right, it's all right, it'd be easier that way
Or if the sky opened up and started pouring rain
Like he knew it was time to start things over again
It'd be all right, it's all right, it'd be easier that way
The lyrics to Brand New's song "Daisy" are haunting and introspective, with the recurring motif of transformation and rebirth. The first verse features a religious motif, with a reference to the old hymn "Just As I Am" and the message of redemption and forgiveness it represents. This is contrasted sharply with the rest of the song, which features lines that paint a picture of despair and decay. The singer describes themselves as a mountain that has been moved, a river that has dried up, and an ocean with nothing floating on it - all metaphors for a sense of hopelessness and isolation.
The chorus then shifts to a more personal level, with the singer contemplating their own identity and purpose. They describe themselves as a "mouth that doesn't smile" and "a word that no one ever wants to say," conveying a sense of alienation from those around them. The second verse continues the theme of transformation, with the singer envisioning themselves as a fugitive without legs to run, and a preacher without a pulpit. The imagery here is of someone who is lost and without direction, searching for meaning but unable to find it.
The final chorus returns to the idea of rebirth and renewal, with the singer suggesting that if they could bury all their pain and suffering, it might be possible for something new to grow in its place. Alternatively, they imagine a symbolic rainstorm that could wash away the old and start things over again. The song ends with a sense of tentative hopefulness, as if acknowledging that even in the midst of despair, there is always the possibility of something new and better emerging.
Line by Line Meaning
And we sing this morning that wonderful and grand old message.
Starting the day with a positive message.
I don't know about you but I never get tired of it
Indicating the importance of repetition and consistency in life.
Number 99, Just As I Am.
Referencing a hymn and expressing a sense of humility and acceptance of oneself.
I'm a mountain that has been moved
Feeling like a huge obstacle has been overcome.
I'm a river that is all dried up
Feeling drained and depleted.
I'm an ocean nothing floats on
Feeling helpless and empty.
I'm a sky that nothing wants to fly in
Feeling deserted and abandoned.
I'm a sun that doesn't burn hot
Feeling insufficient and ineffective.
I'm a moon that never shows its face
Feeling unseen and unnoticed.
I'm a mouth that doesn't smile
Feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.
I'm a word that no one ever wants to say
Feeling unimportant and insignificant.
I don't wanna be,
Expressing a desire to change.
He wasn't finding anybody when he was on the shelf
Referencing a personal struggle with loneliness and isolation.
I saw him in my dream
Expressing a sense of hope and optimism.
I'm a fugitive that has no legs to run
Feeling trapped and unable to escape.
I'm a preacher with no pulpit
Feeling unheard and unacknowledged despite having something to say.
Spewing a sermon that goes on and on
Repeating the same message without any effect.
Well if we take all these things and we bury them fast
Suggesting a desire to let go of past struggles.
And we'll pray that they turn into seeds, to roots and then grass
Expressing hope for growth and renewal.
It'd be all right, it's all right, it'd be easier that way
Suggesting that moving on and letting go is a better option.
Or if the sky opened up and started pouring rain
Expressing a desire for a fresh start and a new beginning.
Like he knew it was time to start things over again
Expressing a belief that sometimes things come to an end, and that's okay.
It'd be all right, it's all right, it'd be easier that way
Reiterating that starting fresh is a positive step forward.
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Written by: VINCENT ACCARDI
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