Leaving
Kari Lyrics

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you've got the shock
you've got the crying
you've got the guild
you've got the house
i have got leaving on my side
you've got rock bottom
you've got the people
you've got the winter

you've got the penance
the upper hand
the promised land
if nothing counts
and if something is nothing
i've got leaving on my side
it counts for something
if nothing is something

i've got leaving on my mind
it counts if nothing counts

Overall Meaning

In Kari's song "Leaving," the lyrics describe a situation where someone is experiencing a difficult time that includes feelings of shock, crying, guilt, and winter. They have hit rock bottom and are surrounded by people, but they also have the upper hand and a promised land. Despite these things, the singer has "leaving" on their side and on their mind. The repeated refrain of "it counts if nothing counts" suggests that even though the situation seems dire, leaving could still be the right choice.

It's possible that the leaving being referred to in the song is a breakup or a physical move. The lyrics suggest that the singer is making a decision to depart from something or someone that is causing pain or unhappiness. They acknowledge that the other person has many things on their side, but the act of leaving is what gives the singer strength.

Overall, the message of the song seems to be one of empowerment through difficult times. By recognizing the power of their own choice to leave, the singer is able to find strength even in the midst of struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

you've got the shock
You are in a state of shock.

you've got the crying
You are crying due to the current situation.

you've got the guild
You feel guilty about something.

you've got the house
You own the house that we live in.

i have got leaving on my side
I am considering leaving as an option to deal with this situation.

you've got rock bottom
You have hit the lowest point possible.

you've got the people
You have support from family and friends.

you've got the winter
You are going through a difficult period.

you've got the penance
You feel remorse for something you have done.

the upper hand
You have control over the situation.

the promised land
You have hope for a better future.