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Rope
Empty Houses Lyrics
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Feet on either side
Nothing will save me
I've gotta save myself
Oh oh
Water's creeping in
It's darker than it's been
Seems like nothing's left out there
Like it's worth seeing the ground again
I keep hanging on,
I know I'll get there someday
I'll be free of this some way
But I'm doing what I can
I don't need a rope anymore
Sinking deeper now
Voices getting loud
Grab the towel,
and let this rip your heart out
Grip into the might, my ankles covered up
It's heavy and it's hopeless
And my hands are shaking
And my fingers dripping blood
But I keep hanging on,
I know I'll get there someday
I'll be free of this some way
But I'm doing what I can
Doing what I can
If I get too cold,
I'm gonna bring you here with me
It hasn't been easy
I've almost had enough
I keep looking up till light breaks through
The violent sky
Feeling closer to something tonight
I'm breaching in, I'm calling you out
To stay here by my side
I don't need a rope anymore
I keep hanging on,
I know I'll get there someday
I'll be free of this some way
But I'm doing what I can
Doing what I can
If I get too cold,
I'm gonna bring you here with me
It hasn't been easy
I keep looking up,
I don't need a rope anymore
The lyrics of "Rope" by Empty Houses depict a person who is struggling to stay afloat and survive amidst a series of challenges. The song is set against the backdrop of a turbulent and stormy sea that represents the challenges of life. The opening lines "Ten feet to the sky, feet on either side" suggests the person is standing on a narrow platform with two sides and the only way to go is up or down. The person realizes that no one can save them and they must do everything to save themselves. The person remains hopeful and is keeping their head above water while trying to reach the shore by any means necessary.
As the song progresses, the person is sinking deeper into the water with the forces of the water becoming stronger, and the storm making it difficult to move. However, the person remains unyielding and determined to stay afloat. The lyric "I keep looking up till light breaks through the violent sky feeling closer to something tonight" conveys that the person has hope and is not giving up.
Throughout the song, the person's strength is tested, and they push to their limits to survive. The chorus repeats "I don't need a rope anymore" reinforces the idea that the person is determined enough to find a way out of trouble without relying on external help.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rope" by Empty Houses convey the emotions of desperation and hope as well as the desire to overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten feet to the sky
I'm in a very difficult situation
Feet on either side
I'm stuck between two options, none of which seem to work
Nothing will save me
There's no external help for me; I'll have to save myself
I've gotta save myself
The only way out is through my own effort
Water's creeping in
My situation is getting worse over time
It's darker than it's been
I'm losing hope; things seem bleak
Seems like nothing's left out there
There are no options or solutions to my situation
But a scratching call
There's a glimmer of hope somewhere that's worth holding onto
Like it's worth seeing the ground again
I'm holding onto hope to be able to live again
I keep hanging on,
I'm trying my best to survive
I know I'll get there someday
I have hope that things will get better eventually
I'll be free of this some way
I'll be able to escape my current situation in some way
But I'm doing what I can
I'm taking action to improve things in whatever way I can
I don't need a rope anymore
I don't need external help to keep going
Sinking deeper now
My situation is getting worse
Voices getting loud
I'm feeling overwhelmed and anxious
Grab the towel, and let this rip your heart out
Brace yourself for something painful and difficult
Grip into the might, my ankles covered up
Trying to hold onto whatever hope and strength I can find
It's heavy and it's hopeless
My situation feels impossible and unmanageable
And my hands are shaking
I'm feeling scared and overwhelmed
And my fingers dripping blood
My efforts to improve things are taking a toll on me
If I get too cold, I'm gonna bring you here with me
I need someone to support me during this difficult time
I've almost had enough
I'm close to giving up
I keep looking up till light breaks through
I'm holding onto hope that things will get better eventually
The violent sky
My situation is tumultuous and unpredictable
Feeling closer to something tonight
I'm hopeful that my situation will improve soon
I'm breaching in, I'm calling you out
I'm reaching out for help and support
To stay here by my side
I need someone's help to get through this
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