Parachute
Bread of Stone Lyrics

I felt the breeze
The feeling of the breeze was the starting point of a feeling of freedom.

I thought I was flying
The feeling of the breeze was so strong that I felt like I was flying.

Floating at ease above the horizon
The freedom felt was like hovering over the horizon, and was easy and effortless to maintain.

The stars in my eyes don't realize that I'm moving faster
The feeling of freedom was so strong that my perspective had changed, and I didn't realize how fast I was moving.

So unaware of this free falling disaster
Unaware of the potential consequences, I was free-falling without any sense of danger.

I used to be afraid
Previously, I was afraid of the dangerous consequences that could have resulted due to my free-fall.

It was a long way down
The distance that I had fallen was vast and dangerous.

I couldn't find a way from crashing into the ground
I couldn't see a way to stop myself from hitting the ground, and instead would have crashed and burned.

You break my fall just like a parachute
Someone or something was able to prevent me from hitting the ground, like a parachute would - saving me from disaster.

Both feet on the ground
Having landed safely on the ground in one piece, I was able to stand on both of my feet.

my mind is so clear in this atmosphere
Feeling safe and grounded not only had physical benefits but had also cleared my mind, leaving me feeling at ease and with a sense of clarity.

I'm gravity bound
Though now closer to the ground, I was in essence still being held up by gravity.

Your heart beats away all my fears
Having found a source of comfort in someone, their presence helps to allay any fears or anxiety that might still be present.

Shadows are growing on the ground
As the day moves on, shadows grow on the ground, indicative of the passage of time.

Free-fallers loosing altitude
Elsewhere, those still in free-fall are slowly losing altitude, falling towards danger.

Billowing cloud-like parasols
In contrast, the falling objects are caught by the billowing parasols - a visual and poetic expression of the lifeline that saves them.

Make beautiful rescues
The visual sight of the parasols becoming life-saving devices is both striking and uplifting, as beauty is found in the midst of a potentially dangerous situation.

I'm hanging by a thread
Although saved, the sense of danger is still present and I'm not completely out of harm's way.

You're breaking my fall
The presence of someone has prevented disaster and is probably serving as a catalyst for survival.

You are my parachute
The person who saved me is likened to a parachute - an essential piece of equipment necessary for safe landing.

Your arms above me start to catch me now
The presence and protective stance of someone above and looking out for you can provide both a comforting and assuring feeling.