Echoes
Cassandra Kubinski Lyrics

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Drizzle, drizzle falls the rain
Head down, I finally fight the pain
That resonates from inside out tonight

And on this slower east side street
My triumphs and my present meet
To question me, if where I am is right

And I can still hear daddy saying "You should know I'm proud"
And too many voices from before
They grow too loud

They're just echoes in my mind
Echoes of a time
When the climb was not so steep

And I'm hoping the echoes in my mind
Echoes in time
The echoes will let me sleep

It's not my fault, I got distracted
Love and monthly rent detract from taking home
The trophy every day

The laughter of my old best friend
It fades, delays, but doesn't end
And I wonder, was it me who pulled away?

I can't take these echoes in my mind
Echoes of a time
When the climb was not so steep

And I'm hoping the echoes in my mind
Echoes in time
The echoes will let me sleep

Cause I hear the years, the cheers, I thought I had it all
But champions can't rise
Oh, they fall...

But now I'm here, and I fear
That who I am can't last, I'm not my past
But it won't stop calling to me

Echoes in my mind
The echoes in time

The echoes in my mind
Echoes of a time
When the climb was not so steep

And I'm hoping the echoes in my mind
Echoes in time
The echoes, I'm hoping, I'm hoping they let me sleep

Yeah, yeah, yeah...
I hope they'll let me sleep

Oh, oh, oh...
Echoes...

Overall Meaning

In Cassandra Kubinski's “Echoes”, she sings about the memories of her past and how they continue to haunt her as she questions her present and future. Throughout the song, she discusses how the voices and memories of loved ones and past achievements can create pressure and anxiety when trying to navigate through life's obstacles. The beginning of the song is somber, with Kubinski describing the rain as it drizzles down and how she faces the pain that resonates from within. It's an indication of how she feels trapped with her thoughts and memories.

Kubinski then moves on to discuss the voices of the past, including her father who said he was proud of her. Still, these positive memories ultimately become too much to handle, leading her to wish that the echoes of her mind would let her sleep peacefully. The bridge of the song talks about how it's not her fault that she's distracted, and love and rent make it difficult for her to focus on her goals. She wonders if her old best friend drifted away because of her, and it's a source of regret and sorrow for her.

Overall, “Echoes” speaks about how our past can interfere with our present and future, and how we must determine if we allow it to shape us. Kubinski desires to overcome the ghosts of her past and move forward into a hopeful future where she's not held hostage by those negative echoes of her memories.

Line by Line Meaning

Drizzle, drizzle falls the rain
As rain falls, the singer is introspective and struggling with internal pain.

Head down, I finally fight the pain
The singer attempts to overcome their pain.

That resonates from inside out tonight
The pain is felt deeply within the singer.

And on this slower east side street
The artist is in a specific location, which prompts reflection.

My triumphs and my present meet
The artist reflects on both their successes and current situation.

To question me, if where I am is right
The singer is questioning whether or not they are on the right path.

And I can still hear daddy saying "You should know I'm proud"
The singer hears their father's proud voice in their mind.

And too many voices from before
The artist is burdened by the voices of many people from their past.

They grow too loud
The voices become overwhelming for the artist.

They're just echoes in my mind
The voices are not real, but rather memories.

Echoes of a time
The voices are echoes of a past period in the singer's life.

When the climb was not so steep
The past was not as challenging as the present for the artist.

And I'm hoping the echoes in my mind
The singer wishes to quiet their intrusive thoughts.

Echoes in time
The echoes are connected to the singer's past.

The echoes will let me sleep
The singer hopes that their memories will not keep them up at night.

It's not my fault, I got distracted
The artist believes that outside factors contributed to their current situation.

Love and monthly rent detract from taking home
The artist's relationship and financial responsibilities have made it difficult to focus on their goals.

The trophy every day
The singer desires to achieve success regularly, not just on occasion.

The laughter of my old best friend
The singer remembers a past friendship and associated joy.

It fades, delays, but doesn't end
The memory is losing its vibrancy but is still present.

And I wonder, was it me who pulled away?
The artist reflects on whether they are to blame for the loss of the friendship.

Cause I hear the years, the cheers, I thought I had it all
The artist reflects on the past and their prior successes.

But champions can't rise
The singer recognizes that success is not always guaranteed.

Oh, they fall...
Success often comes with failure.

But now I'm here, and I fear
The singer acknowledges their current situation and has doubts.

That who I am can't last, I'm not my past
The singer struggles to reconcile their past successes with their current doubts.

But it won't stop calling to me
The memory of success continues to resonate with the singer.

Echoes in my mind
The artist continues to be burdened by intrusive thoughts.

The echoes, I'm hoping, I'm hoping they let me sleep
The artist hopes that their thoughts will not keep them from getting rest.