Reaching Out
Danny Toeman Lyrics
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For a helping hand
Standing tall, alone just like an island
‘Cos I had nobody to trust or to rely on
Now I can't make it over to the other side
And all that's left is my foolish pride
For a helping hand
Try to make you understand
I wanna be a better, loving, stronger man
Knew all the answers but I never knew the questions
Shoot the messenger, never learn the lessons
To lonely days and trying nights I had become resigned
All I needed was just one good friend, to help me change my mind
Reaching out, reaching out
For a helping hand
Try to make you understand
I wanna be a better, loving, stronger man
I see the signs in you, they shine so painfully
You're hiding in the shadows of aching memories
In isolation it's so hard to stay strong
Let me hold you in these arms of mine, I wanna keep you warm
So I'm reaching out, reaching out
For a helping hand
Try to make you understand
I wanna be a better, loving, stronger man
And I won't stop until I show you that I can
Reaching
Reaching out for a helping hand
The lyrics to Danny Toeman's "Reaching Out" are about the desire for connection and support, and the struggle of trying to make it through tough times alone. The singer begins by describing himself as "alone just like an island" with nobody to trust or rely on. He realizes that his pride is getting in the way of him reaching out for help, and decides to make an effort to become a better, more loving, and stronger man by asking for help.
The second verse delves into the singer's past struggles with understanding and accepting the lessons life has thrown his way, leading to lonely days and nights where he felt resigned to his circumstances. However, he realizes that all he needed was a good friend to help him change his mind and outlook on life.
In the final verse, the singer addresses someone else who he believes is also in need of a helping hand. He sees the pain and isolation in this other person, and offers himself as a source of comfort and support. The repetition of the phrase "reaching out" throughout the song emphasizes the desire for connection and the effort it takes to ask for help.
Overall, the song is an emotional and relatable take on the struggle of dealing with difficult situations alone and the importance of vulnerability and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Reaching out, reaching out
I am asking for help and reaching out to someone who can help.
For a helping hand
I need someone to lend me a hand and help me through my struggles.
Standing tall, alone just like an island
I am standing tall, but I am lonely and isolated, like a small island in the middle of the ocean.
‘Cos I had nobody to trust or to rely on
I have had no one to rely on or trust in, which has caused me to feel isolated and helpless.
Now I can't make it over to the other side
I am feeling stuck and unable to overcome my struggles without help.
And all that's left is my foolish pride
My pride is holding me back from admitting that I need help and that I can't do everything on my own.
Try to make you understand
I am trying to communicate and make you understand that I am in need of help and support.
I wanna be a better, loving, stronger man
I want to improve myself and become a better, more loving, and stronger person.
Knew all the answers but I never knew the questions
I thought I knew everything, but I realized that I didn't even know what questions to ask.
Shoot the messenger, never learn the lessons
I often blame others instead of learning from my mistakes and taking responsibility for my actions.
To lonely days and trying nights I had become resigned
I had given up hope and accepted my loneliness and struggles as a permanent way of life.
All I needed was just one good friend, to help me change my mind
Having even just one good friend could have helped me shift my perspective and overcome my struggles.
I see the signs in you, they shine so painfully
I can see that you are also struggling, and the pain and suffering is visible in your eyes and demeanor.
You're hiding in the shadows of aching memories
You are hiding from your painful memories, and it's preventing you from moving forward and healing.
In isolation it's so hard to stay strong
When we are alone, it can be difficult to maintain strength and resilience.
Let me hold you in these arms of mine, I wanna keep you warm
I want to offer physical and emotional comfort to help you feel loved and supported.
And I won't stop until I show you that I can
I am determined to prove that I can be there for you and provide the support and love you need to overcome your struggles.
Reaching
Continuing to reach out and ask for help and support.
Reaching out for a helping hand
Continuing to ask for help and support until I find the assistance I need to overcome my struggles.
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