Silhouette
Element 101 Lyrics
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I have climbed these stairs one thousand times but yet
I slide straight beack down to find
Feelings are falling free, imaginations dance
Push it to the ilmit, keep reminding
Holding on to all I have as is seems to fall
Jus tilke sand falls through the hourglass
And in the dark, when no one is around
I sit and stafre at the silhouettes of me
And I say, my oh my, what a journey
We have come along this far
Can there be a better place for me to see?
Is opening a window one way out? No I should stay
I have climbed these stairs one thousand times but yet
I slide straight beack down to find
With questions comes a choice to bring
A path to better things,
Though a love induces sleep of reason
But there's still a building voice of this inner man
That can hardly be hid by these eyes
And in the dark, when no one is around
I sit and stafre at the silhouettes of me
And I say, my oh my, what a journey
We have come along this far
Can there be a better place for me to see?
The lyrics to Element 101's song Skyline Silhouettes speak to the struggles of life and decision making. The first verse ponders the idea of whether opening a window is a way to escape, but concludes that staying is the better option despite the repetition of daily life. The chorus describes the feeling of holding on to what one has, while everything seems to be falling apart like sand through an hourglass. The second verse presents the idea that questioning circumstances allows for the opportunity to make a choice that can lead to a better outcome, even when emotions may cloud judgment. The lyrics culminate in reflecting on the journey one has taken so far, and wondering if there could be a better place to be.
Overall, the song is about facing life's challenges and making difficult decisions while holding on to hope for a better future. The metaphor of the skyline silhouettes represents the different aspects of oneself that are seen in isolation, but together create a larger picture of who one is. The idea of sitting alone in the dark, contemplating one's own journey, speaks to the introspective nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Is opening a window one way out? No I should stay
Should I seek an escape or face the situation? I choose to stay and confront it.
I have climbed these stairs one thousand times but yet
Despite my efforts, I am not making progress.
I slide straight back down to find
I am returning to the starting point, without achieving the desired results.
Feelings are falling free, imaginations dance
My emotions are overwhelming me and my thoughts are scattered.
Push it to the limit, keep reminding
I am trying to push myself beyond my perceived limits and reminding myself to keep going.
Holding on to all I have as is seems to fall
I am trying to hold onto what little I have left as everything around me is crumbling.
Just like sand falls through the hourglass
Time seems to be slipping away and I am running out of it.
And in the dark, when no one is around
When I am alone and without distractions,
I sit and stare at the silhouettes of me
I reflect on myself and what I have become.
And I say, my oh my, what a journey
I acknowledge the struggles and progress I have made.
We have come along this far
I have come a long way and experienced a lot of things.
Can there be a better place for me to see?
Is there something better out there for me to discover?
With questions comes a choice to bring
When faced with unanswered questions, I can choose to take action.
A path to better things,
I can find a way to improve my situation.
Though a love induces sleep of reason
Even though love can cloud my judgment,
But there's still a building voice of this inner man
I still have an internal voice urging me to keep going.
That can hardly be hid by these eyes
My determination cannot be hidden by my physical appearance or actions.
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