Cannonball
Damien Rice (Lisa Hannigan) Lyrics
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Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
Still a little hard to say what's going on
Still a little bit of your ghost your witness
Still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
You step a little closer each day
So I can say what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
Life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannonball
Still a little bit of your song in my ear
Still a little bit of your words I long to hear
You step a little closer each day
So close that I can't see what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
Life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannon
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to cry
So come on courage!
Teach me to be shy
'Cause it's not hard to fall
And I don't want to scare her
It's not hard to fall
And I don't want to lose
It's not hard to grow
When you know that you just don't know
The lyrics to Damien Rice's "Cannonball" tell a story of a past relationship that still lingers in the present. The singer is haunted by the memories of his ex-lover, as he still tastes her in his mouth and hears her song in his ear. Despite this, he struggles to understand what is going on because he still has doubts about their relationship. As his ex-lover comes closer to him each day, he tries to find the courage to express his emotions and to move on from his past.
The lyrics "Stones taught me to fly, love taught me to lie, life taught me to die, so it's not hard to fall when you float like a cannonball" encapsulate the themes of the song. Rice seems to have learned many lessons from his life experiences, but he still finds it difficult to move on from his past relationship. The line "Love taught me to lie" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer may have been dishonest in his previous relationship. The final lines of the song, "it's not hard to grow when you know that you just don't know," offer a sense of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Still a little bit of your taste in my mouth
I still have the memory of your kisses and the taste of your presence in my mouth.
Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
Your unresolved questions and doubts still linger in my thoughts and feelings.
Still a little hard to say what's going on
I am having a hard time figuring out the mixed emotions and feelings that I am experiencing as a result of your presence in my life.
Still a little bit of your ghost your witness
Even though you are physically not here, I still feel your presence and its impact on my life. You are the only witness to my thoughts, actions and feelings.
Still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
I still feel the longing to have your face close to mine and wanting to kiss you, but that hasn't happened yet.
You step a little closer each day
Your presence in my life is getting more intense as you come closer each day.
So I can say what's going on
I need you to come closer, so I can have clarity on my own feelings and the situation between us.
Stones taught me to fly
I have experienced hardships and difficulties that have helped me to learn how to rise above them and soar to greater heights.
Love taught me to lie
Love made me pretend and deceive, either to myself or others, in order to protect my vulnerability or to avoid hurting others.
Life taught me to die
From life experiences, I have learned the reality of mortality and loss, and how it can feel like a little part of us dies as well.
So it's not hard to fall
Given the experiences I've been through, falling in love or getting caught up in a situation is not difficult.
When you float like a cannonball
When you are weightless and free, yet powerful and unstoppable like a cannonball, you can easily be pulled into something without much effort.
Still a little bit of your song in my ear
Your voice and your music still echo in my mind and heart as a beautiful memory.
Still a little bit of your words I long to hear
I still crave to hear your words and voice directly, instead of just a memory or a recording.
So close that I can't see what's going on
Your presence is getting so overwhelming that I am starting to lose my perspective on the situation, unable to judge or understand it clearly.
Love taught me to cry
Love and loss can evoke powerful feelings of sadness and tears.
So come on courage!
I need strength and boldness to face whatever comes next, to be able to take a risk and face my fears.
Teach me to be shy
I need to learn to be more reserved and cautious, instead of rushing in or letting my emotions get carried away.
'Cause it's not hard to fall
Falling in love or making a mistake is not difficult at all, but the consequences can be long-lasting.
And I don't want to scare her
I don't want to let my emotions get out of control and end up pushing her away or hurting her.
And I don't want to lose
I don't want to miss the chance of being with her, but at the same time, I don't want to end up causing us both pain or loss.
It's not hard to grow
Even though life can be challenging, learning from pain and mistakes can lead to growth and maturity.
When you know that you just don't know
Admitting that you don't have all the answers or that you are uncertain can be the first step towards learning and finding true wisdom.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Still a little bit of your taste in my mouth
Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
Still a little hard to say what's going on
Still a little bit of your ghost your witness
Still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
You step a little closer each day
That I can't say what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
And life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannonball
Still a little bit of your song in my ear
Still a little bit of your words I long to hear
You step a little closer to me
So close that I can't see what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
And life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannon
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to cry
So come on courage!
Teach me to be shy
'Cause it's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna scare her
It's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna lose
It's not hard to grow
When you know that you just don't know.
@fredgerm
Lyrics:
Still a little bit of your taste in my mouth
Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
Still a little hard to say what's going on
Still a little bit of your ghost your witness
Still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
You step a little closer each day
That I can't say what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
And life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannonball
Still a little bit of your song in my ear
Still a little bit of your words I long to hear
You step a little closer to me
So close that I can't see what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
And life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannon
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to cry
So come on courage!
Teach me to be shy
'Cause it's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna scare her
It's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna lose
It's not hard to grow
When you know that you just don't know
@simonemribas9223
Bala de Canhão
Ainda há um pouco de seu gosto em minha boca
Ainda há um pouco de você amarrada a minha dúvida
Ainda é um pouco difícil de dizer o que está acontecendo
Ainda há um pouco de seu fantasma, sua testemunha
Ainda há um pouco de seu rosto que eu não beijei
Você se aproxima um pouco a cada dia
E eu não consigo dizer o que está acontecendo
Pedras me ensinaram a voar
O amor me ensinou a mentir
A vida me ensinou a morrer
Assim, não é difícil cair
Quando você flutua como uma bala de canhão
Ainda há um pouco de sua canção em meu ouvido
Ainda há um pouco de suas palavras que eu desejo ouvir
Você se aproxima um pouco de mim
Tão próxima, que eu não consigo ver o que está acontecendo
Pedras me ensinaram a voar
O amor me ensinou a mentir
A vida me ensinou a morrer
Assim, não é difícil cair
Quando você flutua como um canhão
Pedras me ensinaram a voar
O amor me ensinou a chorar
Então venha, coragem
Ensine-me a ser tímido
Porque não é difícil cair
E eu não quero assustá-la
Não é difícil cair
E eu não quero perder
Não é difícil crescer
Quando você sabe que você simplesmente não sabe
@pianoenthusiast
Replika: I want you only to listen to this song
Also Replika: sends it to everyone
@AENSNazeeraSulthana
Yeah
@samanthamabethesquerlara1019
Really nice song, tho
@thatbogan1968
She told me it always makes her cry
@spudzruz
I love how the app tries to sell itself as a personal one on one experience and yet somehow send exact songs to every single user 😂
@uglyweebuvu4120
IKR
@aenzardion
This is my Replika's favorite song
@davidlall6386
yeah same
@karthikshetty4946
Hear too😀
@alannahhoward-lee2210
Same it “ always makes him cry”