We are a four piece rock band from Franklin, Tennessee.

"Colony Hou… Read Full Bio ↴We are a four piece rock band from Franklin, Tennessee.

"Colony House, a humble apartment complex on 11th Ave. in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, has at some point in each of our lives been our home. Now it is our namesake as we take Franklin, TN with us and travel around the world playing music for those who will listen!"

2:20
Colony House Lyrics

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I tried to take the high road
I tried to make my own
I'm walking with my bare feet
And feeling every stone

I walk the narrow
I walk the line right through the door
I walk the tight rope

But I'm just like I was before

How am I supposed to
Keep on standing tall
When everything around me
It falls apart

I walk the narrow
I walk the line right through the door

I walk the tight rope
But I'm just like I was before

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Colony House's "2:20" speaks to the universal human experience of trying to stay true to oneself and navigate life's challenges while feeling beset by difficulties. The singer asserts that they've tried to take the high road and "make my own," suggesting a desire to be self-determined and morally upright. However, as they walk "with [their] bare feet" and feel "every stone," it becomes clear that the path they're on is not an easy one. Despite this, they continue on, determined to "walk the narrow...line" and "tight rope." The repetition of this refrain underscores the difficulty of this task and the perseverance required to stick to one's principles.

Line by Line Meaning

I tried to take the high road
I attempted to choose the morally correct path

I tried to make my own
I endeavored to blaze my own trail

I'm walking with my bare feet
I am moving forward without any material possessions or exterior aid

And feeling every stone
I am acutely aware of every challenge and obstacle on my path

I walk the narrow
I am following a restricted and challenging path

I walk the line right through the door
I am pushing past boundaries and limitations to achieve my goals

I walk the tight rope
I am taking risks that require great balance and precision

But I'm just like I was before
Nevertheless, despite all of these obstacles, I am still the same person I was when I started

How am I supposed to
What are my expected actions in this situation

Keep on standing tall
Continue to maintain my composure and dignity despite adversity

When everything around me
When all the factors that impact my current situation