My Crowning Achievement
Glen Burtnik Lyrics
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Slowly creating a world out of air
And surely frustrating the hell out of her;
My crowning achievement
She dug in heels & put up her fists
Cursing the punchlines I had bound to her wrists
But there was that feeling she couldn't resist:
So go on, go ahead, bang the walls, shake the bed,
Tell me what you're afraid for
Yeah, go on, go ahead, smash the mirror, wake the dead
Isn't that what you came for?
I felt the applause just knowing that i
Had conquered the mountain,watched the sunrise
And self satisfied I lay claim to my prize:
My crowning achievement
So go on, go ahead, bang the walls, shake the bed,
Tell me what you're afraid for
Yeah, go on, go ahead, smash the mirror, wake the dead isn't that what you came for?
And when I awoke she stood over me.
The look on her face I could hardly believe
Placing a halo of thorns on my brow;
My crowning achievement
So go on, go ahead, punch the walls, shake the bed.
Tell me what you're afraid for
Yeah, go on, go ahead, smash the mirror, raise the dead
isn't that what you came for?
Bang the walls, shake the bed,
Tell me what you're afraid for
Go on, go ahead, smash the mirror, wake the dead; isn't that what you came for?
The song "My Crowning Achievement" by Glen Burtnik is about the satisfaction of creating something out of nothing and the emotional reaction of the person experiencing it. The lyrics describe the creative process as a slow and frustrating journey, but ultimately rewarding to the creator. The use of the metaphor of "creating a world out of air" suggests the creation is intangible, but in the end, it becomes something concrete to the audience. The line "My crowning achievement" serves as a self-congratulatory statement, emphasizing the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment for the creator.
The song also touches on the idea of challenging oneself and overcoming doubts and fears. The lines "So go on, go ahead, bang the walls, shake the bed, tell me what you're afraid for" and "Yeah, go on, go ahead, smash the mirror, wake the dead isn't that what you came for?" suggest the importance of pushing oneself to the limit and experiencing the thrill of breaking through barriers.
The final verse takes a surprising turn, as the creator wakes up to find someone else placing a halo of thorns on their brow, signifying a sense of sacrifice or martyrdom. This adds an additional layer to the meaning, perhaps emphasizing the idea that true creativity requires sacrifice and intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
A little more here, a little less there.
I made small adjustments here and there, slowly creating a vision out of nothing.
Slowly creating a world out of air
I was bringing an imaginary world to life.
And surely frustrating the hell out of her;
During the creative process, I was likely frustrating and irritating whoever I was working with.
My crowning achievement
This vision would ultimately become my greatest accomplishment.
She dug in heels & put up her fists
Despite my best efforts, whoever I was working with fought back against my creative vision.
Cursing the punchlines I had bound to her wrists
She hated the constraints I had placed on her while working on this project.
But there was that feeling she couldn't resist:
Despite her initial resistance, she eventually became invested in the project.
So go on, go ahead, bang the walls, shake the bed,
If you're feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, vent your emotions through physical actions like hitting the walls or shaking the bed.
Tell me what you're afraid for
I want to understand what is causing you to feel anxious or scared about this project.
Yeah, go on, go ahead, smash the mirror, wake the dead
If you need to go to extremes to feel better or to bring this project to fruition, then do it.
I felt the applause just knowing that i
I was filled with a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that my creative vision was now successful.
Had conquered the mountain,watched the sunrise
I had overcome a great obstacle and the sense of accomplishment was almost euphoric.
And self satisfied I lay claim to my prize:
I felt a sense of fulfillment and was proud of myself and my creative vision.
And when I awoke she stood over me.
When I regained consciousness, the person I was working with was standing over me.
The look on her face I could hardly believe
Her expression showed that she was both impressed and surprised by what she had seen.
Placing a halo of thorns on my brow;
She was now acknowledging me as a creative genius, but also recognizing the sacrifice and pain needed for my vision to come to fruition.
Bang the walls, shake the bed,
If you're feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, vent your emotions through physical actions like hitting the walls or shaking the bed.
Tell me what you're afraid for
I want to understand what is causing you to feel anxious or scared about this project.
Go on, go ahead, smash the mirror, wake the dead; isn't that what you came for?
If you need to go to extremes to feel better or to bring this project to fruition, then do it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLEN BURTNIK, ROBERT JAMES BURGER
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