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The Weight
Junction 18 Lyrics
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In silver laughter and gold The hurricane
Swept in and trees were made into forts
Around the yard I can't be withdrawn From
A little ember that burned in me once ago
I can't seem to find it in my jaded wounded
Trapeze of living life
If I was set on the right path Or did I make a big
Mistake so long ago
[Chorus]
Cause all I can feel is..All I can feel is more weight than
Ever before All I can feel is.. All I can feel is blistering
On my bed All I can feel is..All I can feel is more
Weight than ever before All I can feel is..
For years, we were bathed Drowned in all this dirt
That ruins our lives And one day we step up and we
Shake it off with a smile Please work this out Someone
Please tell me who is responsible For letting us grow up
In this hive of bastards and lies and enemies
And the little you've showed me Has rendered me away
And the scars that you gave me Are still repeating, slamming
On my door
But what I can feel is this better day
Woke up to sounds of gulls on the bay
I've gotta make use of this beauty today
'cause it could drag me down..The weight
Could drag me down back to where I began
[chorus]
Can't you see this is where we all began?
The lyrics of the song “The Weight” by Junction 18 are reflective of the emotions that come with the weight and burdens of life. The lines “all I can feel is more weight than ever before” and “all I can feel is blistering on my bed”create an image of someone who is struggling to carry the weight of their problems. The song delves deep into the idea of how life can emotionally pull an individual in different directions. The verse “I can't be withdrawn from a little ember that burned in me once ago” depicts the idea that even when someone has experienced extreme hardship or sadness, the memories that served as a source of inspiration or hope are still able to ignite feelings of optimism within them. However, the lines “I can't seem to find it in my jaded wounded trapeze of living life” illustrate how the struggles of life can make it difficult for someone to connect with their past.
Additionally, the song explores the idea of growing up in a world full of difficulties and unpleasant experiences. The lyrics “letting us grow up in this hive of bastards and lies and enemies” symbolize the impact of a negative environment on a person's emotional and mental health. As much as the song paints a picture of the struggles of life, it also reminds listeners of the beauty that surrounds them. “Woke up to sounds of gulls on the bay, I’ve gotta make use of this beauty today” suggests that hope can be found by focusing on the beauty of the world.
Overall, the song “The Weight” by Junction 18 is a powerful account of the difficulties of life and the resilience of the human spirit. The song discusses the struggles with candid emotions while still offering a message of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
We danced for the rain all covered in silver laughter and gold The hurricane swept in and trees were made into forts around the yard
We happily celebrated the rain and enjoyed it until the hurricane arrived and turned trees into forts all around us.
I can't be withdrawn from a little ember that burned in me once ago I can't seem to find it in my jaded wounded Trapeze of living life
Despite my hardships and difficulties, there is a small part of me that can't be forgotten, but I struggle to reconnect with it.
But the little you show me Has kept me wondering If I was set on the right path Or did I make a big Mistake so long ago
Despite my doubt and confusion, the small amount of guidance you've given me has kept me questioning if I'm on the right path or if I made a life-altering mistake in the past.
Cause all I can feel is..All I can feel is more weight than Ever before All I can feel is.. All I can feel is blistering On my bed All I can feel is..All I can feel is more Weight than ever before All I can feel is..
All I feel is the burden of my problems weighing me down more than ever before, causing me great pain and suffering.
For years, we were bathed Drowned in all this dirt That ruins our lives And one day we step up and we Shake it off with a smile
For years, we've been consumed by the negativity in our lives, but one day we will rise above it, shake it off, and smile.
Please work this out Someone Please tell me who is responsible For letting us grow up In this hive of bastards and lies and enemies
I'm asking for someone to help fix the difficult situation we've grown up in, to take responsibility for the harm that has been done by the deceitful and destructive people in our lives.
And the little you've showed me Has rendered me away And the scars that you gave me Are still repeating, slamming On my door
The small amount of guidance you've given me has pushed me away, and the pain you've caused me in the past still haunts me and affects me to this day.
But what I can feel is this better day Woke up to sounds of gulls on the bay I've gotta make use of this beauty today 'cause it could drag me down..The weight Could drag me down back to where I began
Despite my struggles, I can sense that tomorrow might be better, so I'll take advantage of the beauty around me, because if I don't, the weight of my problems could bring me back to where I started.
Can't you see this is where we all began?
Can't you see that we are all starting from the same place?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: Robbie Robertson
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