57821
Janelle Monįe Lyrics
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Til his feet become bloody and tired
Her hologram photo stayed near to him
Buried deep in the pits of his heart
The lock of gray hair that she gave to him
Stayed clutched in his fist through the night
Dead or alive, she still yearned for him
'Cause even in darkness there's light, oh and
One by one
It's your time
Lead them both back to me
The sun has come
May your light lead them both back to me
Indivisible sum
Here's the book now the saga's begun
He wonders if he's the one
(You're the one)
You're the one
Cold in the cell lost and shivering
Gunshots in hallways unknown
On the fifth floor, past the blue door
Sat a chained 57821
Sir Greendown told his dear Cindi
Fight like Achilles in Troy
"I will show you the ways that I love you
I saved you so you'd save the world
'Cause you're the
One by one
It's your time
Lead them both back to me
The sun has come
May your light lead them both back to me
Indivisible sum
Here's the book now the saga's begun
I wonder if I'm
(You're the one)
Am I the one?
One by one
It's your time
Lead them both back to me
The sun has come
May your light lead them both back to me
Indivisible sum
Here's the book now the saga's begun
I wonder if I'm, I wonder if I'm
(You're the one)
Anthony Greendown your Cindi Mayweather will always be waiting for you
Just as sure as the sunlight keeps beaming on your eyes she'll always be waiting for you
The lyrics of Janelle Monáe's song "57821" tell a story of a man named Anthony Greendown who is on the search for his lost love, Cindi Mayweather. He searches for her every morning, becoming bloody and tired as he does so, but is comforted by her hologram photo and a lock of gray hair she had given him, both of which he holds close at night. The chorus of the song holds a hopeful message that their love will find a way back to each other, with the lyrics "Lead them both back to me, the sun has come, may your light lead them both back to me."
As the song progresses, we learn that Cindi is in trouble, locked in a cell and surrounded by gunshots. Anthony communicates with her, giving her advice to fight like Achilles in Troy, and then speaks directly to her through the song's chorus. He believes that he may be the one that Cindi needs to be led back to, but also wonders if someone else might be better suited to save her. The song ends with a message to Anthony that Cindi will always be waiting for him, no matter what happens.
Overall, "57821" tells a story of love and hope in the face of adversity. It portrays the deep connection that two people can share, even when separated by great distances and difficult circumstances. The hopeful chorus provides a glimmer of optimism in what could otherwise be a dark and tragic tale.
Line by Line Meaning
Early each morning he searched for her
Every day at the crack of dawn, he tirelessly sought her out
Til his feet become bloody and tired
He searched for so long that his feet were sore and injured
Her hologram photo stayed near to him
He held onto a holographic photo of her, keeping it close at all times
Buried deep in the pits of his heart
His love for her was ingrained in his very soul
The lock of gray hair that she gave to him
He held onto a strand of her gray hair that she had given him as a keepsake
Stayed clutched in his fist through the night
He held onto the lock of hair tightly, never letting it go, even as he slept
Dead or alive, she still yearned for him
Whether she was alive or not, she still longed for him just as he longed for her
'Cause even in darkness there's light, oh and
Even when things seem their bleakest, there is still hope to be found
One by one
Each person individually
It's your time
Their time has come
Lead them both back to me
Bring both of them back to me
The sun has come
A new day has dawned
May your light lead them both back to me
May your guidance help them find their way back to me
Indivisible sum
Together they are worth more than the sum of their parts
Here's the book now the saga's begun
The story has now started and will continue to unfold
He wonders if he's the one
He thinks about whether or not he is the chosen one
(You're the one)
The person speaking is reassuring him that he is the chosen one
Cold in the cell lost and shivering
He is trapped in a cold, dark cell with no way out
Gunshots in hallways unknown
Gunfire can be heard echoing in the unknown corridors
On the fifth floor, past the blue door
He is located on the fifth floor, beyond a blue door
Sat a chained 57821
A prisoner, identified by his number, sat there chained up
Sir Greendown told his dear Cindi
A man named Sir Greendown spoke to his beloved Cindi
Fight like Achilles in Troy
He urged her to fight with the same strength and determination as the mythological Greek warrior, Achilles
"I will show you the ways that I love you
He promised to demonstrate his affection for her
I saved you so you'd save the world
He rescued her with the hope that she would make the world a better place
'Cause you're the
Because she is the one
Anthony Greendown your Cindi Mayweather will always be waiting for you
The singer assures Anthony Greendown that Cindi Mayweather will wait for him
Just as sure as the sunlight keeps beaming on your eyes she'll always be waiting for you
Like the dependable sun that lights the way, she will always be steadfastly waiting for him
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