Gravity
Delirious Lyrics


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History sits and she tells her stories
Bitter and twisted without power
Sitting watching feeding her jealous mouth
The future looks back to learn her lessons
Memories fade while experience beckons
I'm caught in the middle which way should I go

Gravity's pulling me, but heaven is calling me and

My head's spinning the world's twisted
My head's twisted the world's spinning

This generation is full of religion
Fed up with a diet of nothing
Give me the real thing flowing through my veins
This is the day, this is the hour
Show me the truth 'cause I want to be blinded
I want to run, which way should I go

Gravity's pulling me, but heaven is calling me

My head's spinning, the world's twisted
My head's twisted, the world's spinning round, and round





These are the days that we'll look back upon when we're old
Give me tomorrow 'cause I cannot wait another day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Delirious's song Gravity explore the struggle of being pulled between the past and the future, between bitterness and hope. The song starts with a personified History, bitter and jealous, recounting her stories that hold the singer back. However, the future beckons with its promise of new experiences, and the singer finds himself caught in the middle, unsure of which way to go. The title of the song, Gravity, metaphorically represents the weight of the past and its pull on the present.


As the song progresses, the singer speaks about his disillusionment with religion and his desire for an authentic spiritual experience that is "flowing through my veins". He wants to be blinded by the truth and run towards it, but he still feels pulled down by the weight of history. The chorus repeats the imagery of the world spinning and the singer's head being twisted, highlighting the disorientation he feels. The song ends on a note of urgency, with the singer expressing his desire for tomorrow, for something new and different.


Overall, the lyrics to Gravity are a poignant exploration of the human struggle to move forward in life, while being held back by the past. The song's use of vivid imagery and metaphor make for a powerful listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

History sits and she tells her stories
The past has a way of lingering and influencing the present


Bitter and twisted without power
Those who hold onto grudges and hate without any means to change it are truly powerless


Sitting watching feeding her jealous mouth
Jealousy can consume people's thoughts and actions, leading them to a miserable existence


The future looks back to learn her lessons
We can't move forward without taking lessons from past events and experiences


Memories fade while experience beckons
Though memories may fade, seeking new experiences can make life more meaningful


I'm caught in the middle which way should I go
Being indecisive can be overwhelming when faced with life's choices


Gravity's pulling me, but heaven is calling me and
There's a constant battle within oneself, between the lure of worldly desires and aspiration for spiritual enlightenment


My head's spinning the world's twisted
Overthinking and being consumed by worldly desires can cause confusion and chaos


This generation is full of religion
Religion is still a significant aspect of today's world, despite the rise of atheism and secularism


Fed up with a diet of nothing
People are tired of being fed empty promises, whether it be in religion or other aspects of life


Give me the real thing flowing through my veins
People seek truth and authenticity, something that resonates deeply within them


This is the day, this is the hour
Every moment is an opportunity to make a difference and seek one's true purpose in life


Show me the truth 'cause I want to be blinded
Being open to life's truths, even if they are harsh, can be a source of enlightenment


I want to run, which way should I go
We all have a desire to escape from the trials and tribulations of life, but sometimes it's best to face them head-on


These are the days that we'll look back upon when we're old
Every moment in life is precious, and we should cherish them because they will become memories that we hold dear


Give me tomorrow 'cause I cannot wait another day
The hope for a better tomorrow drives people to keep moving forward, no matter how difficult life may seem




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY MAREE SMITH, RICHIE WERMERLING, JEZ ASHURST

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