Sanctuary
J. McLaughlin Lyrics
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I'm reaching up to sky
Take a breath an easy the stress
Thats been brewing up in my mind
Life is crazy moving places
That id never thought id go
I'm at peace when i'm alone and on the road
I got people banging my line
Thats MIA
I'm grinding for a new life and large estate
But for me this shit is more then just a paper chase
I'm tryna change some lives and open minds along the way
Wait
I can tell ya whats good with yours
Can’t seem to figure out mine
I got wings I’ve learned spread
But it scares me that I can fly
Ive never been scared of heights
But shit highs like this
If fall then im'ma die
And then its over
Would it be a blessing
Cause honestly, i'm kinda sick
Of dodging shit, and dodging people
Can’t be around ya if our goals ain't equal
I got future worth protecting
Ive done put in to much time
Won’t give mine if your intention ain't investing
Im
Makin' wage so I can pay for loans
From education
Making wage so I can for dope
That's medication
Make a wave so I can take it home
That's my vacation
Ive been patient waiting for blow
Makin' wage so I can pay for loans
From education
Making wage so I can for dope
That's medication
Make a wave so I can take it home
That's my vacation
Ive been patient waiting for blow
I saw this thing that said,
Your mind is like a pot of water
Every thought is a pebble that gets dropped in and creates a splash
But I feel like mine is the ocean and there's a meteor shower Throwing boulders in that bitch
Pressure weighing on me, Its deadly kinda
The standards that I hold are barely human I can’t judge shit fairly
Saw the best version of myself, and now I can’t settle for less
The kind of things that keep a man from gettin' rest
Tryna figure out who me is
The voice that talkin' in my head
Im tryna do right
But keep on making lefts
Decisions in my best interest
Make every one else upset
But im'ma die with me
And after that I live with my regrets
Cant have no fuckin regrets
I'm not Sorry if I cut you off
I'm sorry if I let you down
But I got shit to do
And music is damn near the only that makes me happy at this point so
No hard feelings its not personal
Ive just got things i'm tryna achieve
That's it
In the song "Sanctuary" by J. McLaughlin, the lyrics describe the struggles and temptations that the singer is facing in their life. They are experiencing frustration, desperation, and feelings of being lost. The use of drugs and alcohol as a form of relief is mentioned, but the singer is fighting the urge to give in to temptation. The notion of being on a journey without any known destination is also present, and the singer is struggling to determine what is real and what is a hallucination. Despite all of these difficulties, the singer seeks sanctuary as a form of refuge or safe haven.
The repeated use of the word "sanctuary" emphasizes the significance of this concept to the singer. It is clear that they are in a state of turmoil and are seeking a place of peace or safety. The imagery of contamination and ejaculation juxtaposed with the idea of sanctuary reinforces the idea that the singer is looking for a way to escape their current realities.
The last stanza of the song refers to the singer's mother and the advice she gave them as a child. She acknowledges that life may be difficult, but assures the singer that things will eventually be alright, even if there is no clear solution or salvation in sight. This echoes the concept of sanctuary as a place where one can feel protected and secure, regardless of the challenges they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Times are tough, frustration
Difficulties and challenges are present, leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction.
Need relief, medication
A desire for release from these challenges leads to the desire for a temporary solution.
Gone to far, intoxication
Taking an excessive amount of medication leads to getting too consumed by it.
Fight the urge, of temptation
Despite the negative impacts, there is a difficulty in resisting the desire to indulge in the temporary solution.
Miles ago, no destination
It has been a long journey without any specified goals or achievements.
Is a real, hallucination
Reality has become so chaotic that it can feel like a hallucination.
Lose the dream, of stagnation
The dream of remaining stagnant and avoiding change is fading away.
Feel so lost, desperation
There is a strong feeling of being lost and hopeless in the present time.
Sanctuary
A place of refuge or safety from the difficult situation is sought.
It's much too close, contamination
The negative elements of life are too close and difficult to escape from.
Love and pain, and deviation
The range of emotions and experiences includes both love and pain and can lead to deviating from the norm.
Just suck it all, ejaculation
Succumbing to these emotions and experiences may feel like a release, but can have negative impacts.
It's much to late, for damnation
It feels as if it's too late to change how things are progressing and the outcome will be a negative one.
When I was young,
Recollection of past times.
My mother told me,
A narration from a mother's perspective is taking place.
She said "Son,
Advice given to a son.
Someday everything's gonna be alright.
Assurance is given that things will be better in the future.
There's no escape,
The difficult situation cannot be avoided.
There's no salvation,
There is no remedy to fix the situation or make it better.
It's much to dark, for revelation."
The present situation is too grim to offer any revelation or insight.
Sanctuary
The song ends with a repeated desire for a place of refuge or safety.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bengt Jobe
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