Shake
Elisabeth G. Nielsen;Voxpop Lyrics
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Then my future crashed
I heard the deadbolt lock
And there stood my past
But there are no signs for tomorrow
On the back roads of my sorrow
I could beg, steal
But the grace will have to come to me
[Chorus]
I'm gonna shake my soul
And release my hold
Givin' up control
And let the rest unfold
Cause it's a long, long way from here to where we go
Take off the training wheels
Lift off the handle bars
I'll drive right through my fears
And resurrect my heart
And even in my darkest hour
When my tears staye undercover
I know it one way or another
Love is coming back around to me
[Chorus]
In the face that I wore as a child
I can see myself
Every day of my life I'm tring just to free myself
To be myself
And the rain comes I can hear it
Like a bass drum loud and clear it's
Ancient wisdom of the spirit
Ali, Ali all come free
[Chorus]
It's a long, long way from here to where we go
The song "Shake" by Elisabeth G. Nielsen (Voxpop) is a powerful and uplifting anthem to overcoming adversity and letting go of control. The lyrics tell the story of someone who had their future all planned out, only to have it come crashing down around them. But instead of giving up or despairing, they decide to shake their soul and release their hold on the situation. The song emphasizes that even in the darkest hour, love will come back around to them, and that by facing their fears and resurrecting their heart, they can be true to themselves and find the path to their ultimate destination.
The lyrics in "Shake" reflect a deep sense of determination and resilience, as the singer faces their adversity head-on and refuses to give up or be defeated. The repeated chorus of "it's a long, long way from here to where we go" reinforces the idea that there may be challenges and obstacles in the way, but they can be overcome with faith and determination. The verses offer powerful imagery, such as the deadbolt lock on the past, the rain as a bass drum, and the ancient wisdom of the spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I had it all lined up
My plans for the future were set and organized
Then my future crashed
Suddenly, my plans for the future fell apart
I heard the deadbolt lock
I realized that my past was trapping me
And there stood my past
My past was confronting me and blocking my path
But there are no signs for tomorrow
I don't know what the future holds
On the back roads of my sorrow
My feelings of sadness and regret are consuming me
I could beg, steal
I could resort to desperate measures
I could borrow
I could ask for help from others
But the grace will have to come to me
I can't force good things to happen, I have to wait for them to come naturally
I'm gonna shake my soul
I'm going to let go of my negative emotions and embrace change
And release my hold
I'm going to stop controlling everything and let things happen naturally
Givin' up control
I'm surrendering control to fate
And let the rest unfold
I'm going to let things happen in their own time
Cause it's a long, long way from here to where we go
The journey ahead of me is uncertain and could take a long time
Take off the training wheels
I'm going to stop relying on others for support and start being more independent
Lift off the handle bars
I'm going to take more risks and push myself out of my comfort zone
I'll drive right through my fears
I'm going to confront my fears head-on and not let them control me
And resurrect my heart
I'm going to heal emotionally and become a better person
And even in my darkest hour
Even when things are at their worst
When my tears stay undercover
When I try to hide my sadness
I know it one way or another
I have faith that things will get better, one way or another
Love is coming back around to me
I believe that love and positivity will come back into my life
In the face that I wore as a child
Looking at old pictures of myself as a child
I can see myself
I can reconnect with my inner child and rediscover who I truly am
Every day of my life I'm tring just to free myself
I'm trying to be true to myself and break free from the constraints of society
To be myself
To be authentic and true to who I am as a person
And the rain comes I can hear it
When life gets tough, I can sense it coming
Like a bass drum loud and clear it's
It's a big, powerful presence in my life
Ancient wisdom of the spirit
My intuition and inner wisdom from past experiences
Ali, Ali all come free
In the end, everything will work out and I will be free
It's a long, long way from here to where we go
The journey ahead of me is long and uncertain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNIE LESLIE ROBOFF, BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN
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