The Park
Careful Gaze Lyrics
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Left clothes by trees we'd recognize
Talked about high school and pride
Talked about some friends we didn't know were short on time
Make up your own rules in your park, when it's empty
Walk like giants through the hills, in control of your own safety
Cried, quiet, in pavilions
Where my love would start and also end
"I don't a boy a need a man"
And softly then: "Goodbye"
Goodbye
Make up your own rules on the side roads, when they're empty
Trash can pentagrams are safer
Than the cults we die for every goddamn week
Stay in the park
The wind took all of it away
Well it seems that Time, this time, wants everything
Like your father coming out to find us, sprawled out on a hill
Or the heavy chest of an old friend falling still
But time won't take our illnesses away
Shed spirits keep our memories at bay
Make up your own rules when you're fucked up, when you're empty
Lost, little stupid orbs of light, we bounced when we were singing
Stay in the park when the cancer comes
Stay in the park when they won't let you love
Stay in the park when you start losing blood
And don't you fucking let them tell you you're a failure of a son
I prayed to blades of grass and tree bark that they'd keep our secrets
Underneath the buckeye tree with my imaginary therapist
I am going to love you always, and I promise that's some real shit
But you'll have to take my word for it, cause I do not know what real is
I don't even know what real is
The lyrics of "The Park" by Careful Gaze delve into themes of nostalgia, friendship, loss, self-discovery, and the turmoil of growing up. The imagery of walking naked under the moonlight symbolizes a sense of vulnerability and intimacy between the singer and their companion, as they shed societal expectations and pretenses. Leaving their clothes by recognizable trees hints at a desire to strip away layers of superficiality and connect on a deeper level.
As the two characters converse about high school memories, the passing of time, and hidden struggles faced by mutual friends, there is a sense of reflection and realization that life is fleeting and unpredictable. The mention of making up their own rules in an empty park signifies a desire for autonomy and control in a world that can often feel chaotic and oppressive.
The lyrics touch on themes of love and endings, with lines expressing the bittersweet nature of relationships and the inevitability of goodbyes. The imagery of crying quietly in pavilions where love both began and faded emphasizes the complex emotions and memories tied to relationships and how they shape us.
The reference to facing illnesses, loss, and societal pressures while seeking solace and authenticity in the park speaks to the struggles and challenges of navigating adulthood. The singer's plea to stay in the park in the face of adversity and not succumb to external judgment or expectations reflects a defiance and determination to stay true to themselves and their values.
Ultimately, the song captures a raw and introspective journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and a yearning for connection amidst life's uncertainties. It juxtaposes moments of intimacy and nostalgia with themes of pain, resilience, and the quest for authenticity in a world filled with contradictions and challenges.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Gabriel Reasoner
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