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Singular
Dogwood Lyrics
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It was just like the first time,
This could be the worst time to be me,
Spare me your thoughts,
Your position's decieving,
I wish it would lead me to my own,
I tried to be strong,
I learned to carry on,
Call me afraid,
It isn't so easy,
It's always been easy to be weak,
Over my head,
Like the water that chokes me,
You're my only hope,
That's what I have.
You're my only hope,
That's what I have.
Hand you my heart,
Give you my hand before I fall,
Take me away from my own mistrust.
The first stanza of Dogwood's song "Singular" talks about feeling alone and isolated, as if experiencing something for the very first time. The line "This could be the worst time to be me" suggests that the singer is going through a tough period and it's taking a toll on them. They then dismiss others' opinions by saying "Spare me your thoughts, your position's deceiving" indicating that they don't want to hear from people who are not going through the same thing. The singer wishes to find their own path, to not be led but to lead themselves. They have tried to be strong and carry on, but have realized that some people are comfortable being unhappy.
In the second stanza, the singer admits to being afraid, and how it's not easy to overcome those fears. It's easier to be weak and give up, but they have found hope in someone. The line "Over my head, like the water that chokes me" implies that the singer is drowning in their fears and anxieties. The only thing keeping them afloat is the support of the person they have turned to. They refer to this person as their only hope and offer their heart and hand to them.
Overall, the song portrays the struggles of dealing with fear and anxiety, feeling isolated, and searching for hope through a personal connection with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
All on my own,
I am alone, without any help or support.
It was just like the first time,
This situation is familiar and has happened before.
This could be the worst time to be me,
Right now, things are not going well for me and it's tough to be myself.
Spare me your thoughts,
I don't want to hear your opinions or ideas.
Your position's deceiving,
Your perspective or status is misleading or not completely accurate.
I wish it would lead me to my own,
I hope this situation would help me discover my true self or my own path.
I tried to be strong,
I attempted to be tough and resilient.
I learned to carry on,
I gained knowledge and experience to keep going even when times are tough.
But people are happy just being sad.
Some individuals feel content or even enjoy being unhappy.
Call me afraid,
You could label me as fearful.
It isn't so easy,
The situation or task is not simple or straightforward.
It's always been easy to be weak,
It's tempting to give in to weakness or vulnerability.
Over my head,
I am overwhelmed or in a difficult situation I can't handle on my own.
Like the water that chokes me,
It feels suffocating or difficult to breathe, as if I'm drowning in water.
You're my only hope,
You are my sole source of optimism or a solution to my problems.
That's what I have.
That's all I have right now, just one glimmer of hope.
Hand you my heart,
I give you all of my trust and emotions.
Give you my hand before I fall,
I offer you my help before I lose my own stability.
Take me away from my own mistrust.
Please remove me from my own self-doubt and lack of confidence.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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@Mrsamlki
Dude great song