Lately
Bunyan Lyrics
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But lately I'm pleading with the air
To keep you safe from harm my dears
The only things that you should keep in rows
Are your perfect teeth, and the rest you know
It's own sweet way will always go
For a tiny deny in every stair
Will let them know that you've been there
The first verse of Bunyan's song "Lately" sets the tone for the entire piece, as she describes how she's never been one for prayer but finds herself pleading with the air to keep her loved ones safe from harm. It's a vulnerable admission that hints at a deeper pain or fear driving her words. The second verse takes a more concrete turn, with Bunyan advising her loved ones to keep their perfect teeth in rows but also acknowledging that life will always take its own sweet way. The final lines of the song offer a sense of comfort and reassurance, with Bunyan urging her loved ones to add their footsteps to the wear in every stair as a way of leaving their mark on the world.
Overall, "Lately" is a song about the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing the people we love while we can. Bunyan's lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, offering a message of hope and connection to listeners who may be struggling with their own fears and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Never was much given to prayer
I have never really prayed before
But lately I'm pleading with the air
Recently, I have been asking the air for favors
To keep you safe from harm my dears
I am hoping that you stay safe and secure, my beloveds
The only things that you should keep in rows
You should only prioritize the alignment of certain things, like your teeth
Are your perfect teeth, and the rest you know
You already know that your teeth should be aligned in rows
It's own sweet way will always go
Everything will unfold in its own unique and pleasant way
Add your footsteps to the wear
Make sure to leave an impression in the places you go
For a tiny deny in every stair
Leaving a faint mark on each step is enough to let others know you were there
Will let them know that you've been there
These small marks will indicate that you have visited a certain place before
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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Valkyrie Fandango
Never was much given to prayer
But lately I'm pleading with the air
To keep you safe from harm my dears
The only things that you should keep in rows
Are your perfect teeth and the rest you know
Its own sweet way will always go
Add your footsteps to the wear
For a tiny dent in every stair
Will let them know that you've been there
Kylie Smith
I found this song when I was really little, and remember listening to it on the school computers while my friends played and laughed at the other end of the room. Now I graduate in a few days and I sung this song to a few of my friends as I cradled the one’s head. They are like my brothers and sisters and children, and I wish I could give them these vibes of happiness and safety all their lives.
Hexamoron
This song makes me feel nostalgia of something that never happened, associated with an emotion that doesn't exist, like it's saying "You're safe here. There's nothing left."
Valkyrie Fandango
Never was much given to prayer
But lately I'm pleading with the air
To keep you safe from harm my dears
The only things that you should keep in rows
Are your perfect teeth and the rest you know
Its own sweet way will always go
Add your footsteps to the wear
For a tiny dent in every stair
Will let them know that you've been there
mervelerden biri
+1
Fluffy Creep
Thank you!
Sara Nogueira
The artist is none other than Whyn Lewis, Vashti's daughter!
Matt thew
Cool!
Polaris qwq
@twod0ves No need to be so damn aggressive, parents these days are usually neglectful, and it's pretty hard depending where you live to find these types of families.
Amisha Gugnani
@Polaris qwq true!!
Venus Florent
@Summer They still exist :) I believe ''the good is majority but it is also quiet.. A bomb makes more noise than a caress, but for every bomb that brings destruction, there are millions of caresses that bring life again'' (Facundo Cabrales) https://www.google.com/search?ei=D-VLX6b6If_R5OUP4ZS1oA8&q=el+bien+es+mayor%C3%ADa+pero+no+se+nota+porque+es+silencioso&oq=el+bien+es+ma&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgAMgQIABBDMgIIADICCAAyBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB46CgguELEDEEMQkwI6BQguELEDOgUIABCxAzoCCC46CAgAELEDEIMBOgoIABCxAxCDARBDOggILhCxAxCDAToECC4QQzoICAAQFhAKEB5QyhBY9OIOYJHrDmgBcAB4AoAB8QOIAZwakgEJNi42LjEuMC40mAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdperABAMABAQ&sclient=psy-ab