Joy & Sorrow
Cōrt Lyrics
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My souls divine, guess I'm in a trough
Polarity keeps me at ease
My mind can't choose it's got me on my knees
The time it seems to fade away
The colors back then are brighter than today
I see you walking 'round the corner
Pick your fight and I'll adore you
Joy and Sorrow back and forth it makes me wanna shout
I see I'm unstable
It makes me so shameful
There they are like angels
Their life looks so graceful
Deep down I see that's untrue
I must be mistaken
Living ain't living if theirs no frustration
The time it seems to fade away
The colors back then are brighter than today
I see you walking 'round the corner
Pick your fight and I'll adore you
You'd watch the world burn down and I would just be crying' out
Joy and Sorrow back and forth it makes me wanna shout
The days are feeling indecisive
Got me wondering what the price is
For all to be fine
But I know, that's not the way that life works
Its like a pendulum, it hurts
It'll eventually convert, to something good
I wish I had understood
The lies of my childhood
That's why I left the neighborhood
That's just the way it goes
You can't control it I suppose
You gotta know that no one knows
I'll try not to impose
I see you walking 'round the corner
Pick your fight and I'll adore you
You'd watch the world burn down and I would just be crying' out
Joy and Sorrow back and forth it makes me wanna shout
In the song "Joy & Sorrow" by Cōrt, the lyrics explore the conflicting emotions and experiences that the artist is going through. The opening lines express a sense of unease and confusion, with the singer acknowledging that they don't understand why they are feeling "off" or in a "trough." They describe experiencing polarity and feeling torn between different emotions, which brings both comfort and distress. The artist feels at a loss, as their mind can't make a clear choice and they are left feeling helpless, even on their knees.
As the song progresses, the lyrics touch upon the fleeting nature of time and how the past seems more vibrant and colorful compared to the present. The singer sees someone they admire and love, described as "walking 'round the corner," but realizes that this person's life appears graceful and seemingly without struggle. This realization makes them question their own perception of life, as deep down they feel that this portrayal is false and mistaken. The artist believes that frustration and challenges are essential parts of living and without them, life loses its meaning.
The chorus reflects the constant back and forth between joy and sorrow that the artist experiences, with the conflicting emotions making them want to shout. There is a sense of instability and shame, as the artist feels their emotions are uncontrollable and unpredictable. However, they also understand that this is the nature of life and that imposing their own understanding or control is futile. They recognize their own lack of knowledge and acknowledge the uncertainty that exists in life.
Overall, "Joy & Sorrow" delves into the complex and contradictory nature of human emotions, the transience of time, and the acceptance of life's inherent unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I'm feeling off
I'm experiencing an inexplicable sense of unease or dissatisfaction
My souls divine, guess I'm in a trough
I feel a deep connection to something greater, but currently I'm in a state of stagnation or decline
Polarity keeps me at ease
The constant interplay of opposites provides me with a sense of calm
My mind can't choose it's got me on my knees
I'm overwhelmed by the inability of my mind to make a decision and it has left me feeling utterly defeated
The time it seems to fade away
The passage of time appears to blur and diminish the significance of past experiences
The colors back then are brighter than today
Memories of the past seem more vivid and vibrant compared to the present
I see you walking 'round the corner
I observe you moving through life, navigating its challenges
Pick your fight and I'll adore you
I will deeply admire you if you choose to engage in a battle or struggle for what you believe in
You'd watch the world burn down and I would just be crying' out
You have the capacity to witness destruction and chaos while I can only express my anguish or distress
Joy and Sorrow back and forth it makes me wanna shout
The constant oscillation between happiness and pain fills me with such intensity that I am compelled to shout or exclaim
I see I'm unstable
I recognize my own lack of emotional stability
It makes me so shameful
This realization brings me a deep sense of shame or embarrassment
There they are like angels
Others appear to possess a sense of grace or beauty akin to angels
Their life looks so graceful
Their existence seems to flow effortlessly and elegantly
Deep down I see that's untrue
However, I sense that this perception is not entirely accurate
I must be mistaken
I am likely incorrect in my understanding or interpretation
Living ain't living if there's no frustration
Life lacks its essence or vitality without experiencing some degree of frustration or challenge
The days are feeling indecisive
Each day seems uncertain or wavering in its nature
Got me wondering what the price is
This uncertainty prompts me to question the cost or consequence of my choices
For all to be fine
In order for everything to be in a state of contentment or satisfaction
But I know, that's not the way that life works
I understand that life does not adhere to such a straightforward and predictable path
Its like a pendulum, it hurts
Life resembles a pendulum, swinging back and forth, causing pain or discomfort
It'll eventually convert, to something good
Nevertheless, this pendulum-like motion will eventually transform or lead to something positive
I wish I had understood
I regret not having grasped or comprehended this concept earlier
The lies of my childhood
The falsehoods or misconceptions I believed in during my younger years
That's why I left the neighborhood
This realization contributed to my decision to depart from my familiar surroundings or environment
That's just the way it goes
This is simply the nature or course of life
You can't control it I suppose
I suppose that one cannot exert complete control or authority over life
You gotta know that no one knows
It is important to understand that nobody truly possesses all the answers or knowledge
I'll try not to impose
I will make an effort not to burden or impose myself on others
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Written by: Cort Dingman
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