Gravity
Chris McClenney Lyrics
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Lost my sense of place, can't find my way back
But a lightyear away, I can still see your heart shinning, shinning
I want you to know
Your love is my gravity
When I'm lost you pull me back down
When I'm lost you pull me back down
Down, down, baby
Swallowed by my fears, strained deep and blue
How did I end up here, so far from you
But a lightyear away, I can still see your heart shinning, shinning
I want you to know
Your love is my gravity
When I'm lost you pull me back down
Your love is my gravity
When I'm lost you pull me back down
Down, down, baby
Drifting away, I feel you down below
I need you today, I want you to know
Know, know, baby
Your love is my gravity
When I'm lost you pull me back down
Your love is my gravity
When I'm lost you pull me back down
Down, down, baby
Your love is my gravity
When I'm lost you pull me back down
Your love is my gravity
When I'm lost you pull me back down, down
This is the gravity demo
Every piece of you is a valuable piece of you
Each is a brushstroke and makes the portrait of you
The opening lines of “Gravity” by Chris McClenney describe a feeling of being lost and adrift in a vast, dark expanse. The singer has “lost [their] sense of place” and cannot find their way back to where they belong. However, amidst this darkness, they can still see a light in the distance – the shining heart of the person they love. The metaphor of gravity is employed throughout the song, with the singer asserting that their love is the force that keeps them grounded and anchored amidst this vast, confusing space.
The chorus repeats this idea, with the singer singing that “Your love is my gravity / When I’m lost you pull me back down”. This image of being pulled back down to earth by the person they love serves both as a metaphor for emotional grounding and for the idea of a force that keeps one from drifting too far off course. The second verse of the song explores this same idea from a slightly different angle, with the singer describing how their fears have “swallowed” them up and left them feeling “strained deep and blue”. However, once again, the shining heart of their loved one is visible even from this great distance, offering a glimmer of hope and comfort.
Overall, the lyrics of “Gravity” paint a picture of someone navigating their way through a confusing and difficult time, but ultimately finding solace in the love of another person. The image of gravity – a force that keeps us connected to the earth and to one another – is a powerful and resonant choice that effectively captures this message.
Line by Line Meaning
Drifting out of space, all I see is black
Feeling lost and directionless, surrounded by darkness
Lost my sense of place, can't find my way back
Feeling disoriented and unable to find a way back to where you belong
But a lightyear away, I can still see your heart shinning, shinning
Even when physically distant, the love of someone special continues to shine brightly
Your love is my gravity
The love of someone special is the anchor that keeps you grounded and centered
When I'm lost you pull me back down
In times of confusion or isolation, the strength of someone's love can bring you back to reality
Swallowed by my fears, strained deep and blue
Overwhelmed and consumed by fear and sadness
How did I end up here, so far from you
Feeling like you've been separated from someone significant and longing to reunite
Drifting away, I feel you down below
Even when feeling untethered and ungrounded, you sense the presence of someone important
I need you today, I want you to know
Expressing a desperate desire to connect with someone special
Every piece of you is a valuable piece of you
Recognizing the special and unique qualities that make a person who they are
Each is a brushstroke and makes the portrait of you
Each characteristic and trait is an important part of a person's overall identity
Writer(s): Chris Mcclenney
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