Safety Net
Joel Piper Lyrics
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It's obvious that it's a lie
I see your world of pain
Behind your eyes
But no one ever sees you cry
You don't have to carry that weight
You don't have to
We're all weak
We're all right
We're all wrong
So if you're standing at the edge
About to dive into the wreckage
It's not too late to turn around
Call me up I'll talk you down
No matter how bad it gets
I'll be your safety net
I'll be your therapy
Come lay your body next to me
I'll take your hand until the view is clear
And I will whisper hope into your ear
You don't have to carry that weight
You don't have to
We're all weak
We're all strong
We're all right
We're all wrong
So if you're standing at the edge
About to dive into the wreckage
It's not too late to turn around
Call me up I'll talk you down
No matter how bad it gets
I'll be your safety net
When there's no one you can trust
And all your colors turn to gray
Turn your trouble into dust
And let them blow away
We're all weak
We're all strong
We're all right
We're all wrong
So if you're standing at the edge
About to dive into the wreckage
It's not too late to turn around
Call me up I'll talk you down
No matter how bad it gets
I'll be your safety net
The lyrics to Joel Piper's song Safety Net talk about being a source of comfort and strength for someone who is struggling. The song emphasizes that everyone goes through tough times, and that it's okay to feel weak or vulnerable. The singer tells the person who is struggling that they don't have to carry the weight of their pain alone, and that they are there for them. The chorus repeats the line "we're all weak, we're all strong, we're all right, we're all wrong" as a reminder that nobody is perfect and everyone needs help sometimes.
The song uses metaphors to convey its message. The "edge" and "wreckage" mentioned in the chorus are both references to the person's emotional state, suggesting that they are on the verge of falling apart. The offer to "talk you down" suggests a sense of urgency and danger. The singer also promises to be a "safety net," which is a physical metaphor for catching someone who is falling. The idea is that the person who is struggling can rely on the singer to be there for them and prevent them from hitting rock bottom.
Overall, the song encourages empathy and compassion, reminding us that we all have the power to help others and support them through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're feeling fine
You claim that you are doing well but it is evident that you are lying
It's obvious that it's a lie
Your words do not reflect the reality of your situation
I see your world of pain
I can perceive the hurt you are experiencing
Behind your eyes
This pain is concealed but only through careful observation can it be seen
But no one ever sees you cry
There is no one around to witness your tears, even though they may be shed
You don't have to carry that weight
You do not have to bear the burden of your pain alone
We're all weak
No one is immune to vulnerability or hardship
We're all strong
But, despite this, we are all capable of withstanding difficult situations
We're all right
We are all doing the best we can, even when things aren't perfect
We're all wrong
But we also make mistakes and experience failure
So if you're standing at the edge
If you are on the precipice of despair
About to dive into the wreckage
About to succumb to distress and hopelessness
It's not too late to turn around
It is never too late to change direction and seek help
Call me up I'll talk you down
Contact me and I will provide you with support and reassurance
No matter how bad it gets
Regardless of how dire the situation may appear
I'll be your safety net
I will be a dependable and trustworthy support system for you
I'll be your therapy
I will provide emotional healing and guidance for you
Come lay your body next to me
Find comfort and solace in my presence
I'll take your hand until the view is clear
I will guide you until your perspective is free from confusion and uncertainty
And I will whisper hope into your ear
I will instill you with optimism for the future
When there's no one you can trust
When you feel like you cannot rely on anyone
And all your colors turn to gray
When your life becomes dull and monotone
Turn your trouble into dust
Transform your struggles into a distant memory
And let them blow away
Allow the issues that plague you to dissipate
Writer(s): ARNOLD GANNIN DUANE, WATTS ADAM M, PIPER JOEL DALE
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