Compression
Jagged Rocks On The Perimeter Lyrics
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For a thousand years
Like an albatross
Throughout the years
You always seem
To change yourself
You always seem to change
From day to day
As history
And these are the words
You'll never hear me say
But I'm still
In the undertow
Waiting for a tender touch
From you
And I would never
Hurt that girl
I would never hurt her
For the world
Because she is everything
To me
She is everything
That I ever want
And I would never
Hurt that girl
I would never hurt her
For the world
There you go again
You're leaving me
I am standing here
You're lost at sea
You're always high
Above my head
You're always floating high
Above my head
And I will never change
Take that chance
You will never lose me
Till I'm dead
The lyrics to "Compression" by Jagged Rocks On The Perimeter evoke feelings of longing, love, and sacrifice. The singer expresses a desire to escape and fly away like an albatross, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped or confined. Within this longing, there is an acknowledgment of change, both in oneself and in the dynamic with the person they address.
The lyrics also reveal a deep attachment to someone, referred to as "that girl." The singer promises never to hurt her, valuing her above anything else in the world. This person is everything they have ever wanted, and they express a willingness to wait indefinitely for a tender touch from them. Despite the uncertain nature of their relationship, the singer's devotion remains unwavering.
The lyrics conclude with a sense of resignation and acceptance. The singer acknowledges that the person they love tends to leave and remain out of their reach, always being "high above." Yet, they express a willingness to remain unchanged and committed, even if the other person never takes a chance on them. This unwavering dedication emphasizes the depth of love and loyalty portrayed in the song.
Overall, "Compression" explores themes of longing, devotion, and the unpredictable nature of relationships. It reflects the complexities and sacrifices one may endure for love, demonstrating the emotional intensity of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I could fly away
I have the possibility to escape from my current situation
For a thousand years
For an extended period of time
Like an albatross
Just like a burden that cannot be easily shaken off
Throughout the years
Over the course of time
You always seem to change yourself
You consistently alter your identity
You always seem to change
You constantly undergo transformations
From day to day
On a daily basis
I wrote it down
I recorded it
As history
As a part of the past events
And these are the words
These are the specific statements
You'll never hear me say
You will never be privy to me speaking them out loud
But I'm still
Nevertheless, I am
In the undertow
Caught in a strong current pulling me under
Waiting for a tender touch
Longing for a gentle, affectionate interaction
From you
From your presence
And I would never
I will never
Hurt that girl
Cause harm to that girl
I would never hurt her
I would never cause her pain
For the world
Not even for everything in existence
Because she is everything
Because she means absolutely everything
To me
In my perspective
She is everything
She encompasses everything
That I ever want
That I desire most
And I would never
I will never
Hurt that girl
Cause harm to that girl
I would never hurt her
I would never cause her pain
For the world
Not even for everything in existence
There you go again
Once again, you are behaving in that manner
You're leaving me
You are departing from my side
I am standing here
I remain in this position
You're lost at sea
You are directionless and adrift in life
You're always high
You consistently hold the upper hand
Above my head
Beyond my reach or control
You're always floating high
You are perpetually elevated above me
Above my head
Beyond my reach or control
And I will never change
I will remain unaltered
Take that chance
Seize that opportunity
You will never lose me
You will never be without me
Till I'm dead
Until I am no longer alive
Lyrics © WHIRLED MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Jim Booth, Richard Contadino, Timothy David Ferguson
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