It's a Metaphor
Kaurna Cronin Lyrics
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False blames not a calling cue
Down your hallway, too disguised
Wave goodbye
A test of all your kind intentions
Sliding down the wooden boards
Empty quilts when I've awoken
You say you want your freedom
But you still want your control
Just say you want your freedom
And I will fight for that
March I'll be escaping grey
Puzzles missing pieces gone astray
Like a dollar to a gambling boy
Shattered glass is a metaphor
You say you want your freedom
But you still want your control
Just say you want your freedom
And I will fight for that
Kaurna Cronin's song, "It's a Metaphor" is an introspective reflection on relationships that are controlled by one person. The first verse begins with the line "Come November, I'll be bruised," which could be interpreted as an acknowledgment that there's a rough patch in the relationship's future. The next line "False blames not a calling cue" hints that one person in the relationship is blaming the other for things that they haven't done. This blaming leads to the other person becoming overly suspicious and "too disguised" as they try to figure out why they are being blamed. The last line of the verse "Wave goodbye" is a note that this metaphorical relationship is drawing to a close.
The chorus of the song is an appeal to honesty. Kaurna Cronin sings "You say you want your freedom, but you still want your control. Just say you want your freedom, and I will fight for that." Here, he's asking for straightforwardness in the relationship. He's acknowledging that control is an issue and that he's ready to fight alongside the other person for their freedom.
The second verse presents a glimmer of hope. The line "March I'll be escaping grey" conveys a desire to break free from the dullness and mundaneness of their present relationship. However, the line "Puzzles missing pieces gone astray" suggests that things are still not quite right; something is missing, and the person is still trying to find their way. The final line again references shattered glass as a metaphor, perhaps indicating that there is still something broken about the relationship.
Overall, the song is a plea for an honest and open relationship where both people have freedom and control. Cronin's use of metaphors throughout the song helps convey a sense of brokenness and a need to find a way to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Come November I'll be bruised
By the time November arrives, I will have suffered and been hurt, either physically or emotionally.
False blames not a calling cue
Blaming others without real evidence is not a way to start a discussion or an argument, but rather a way to avoid responsibility.
Down your hallway, too disguised
Because of some reason or another, I had to disguise myself while walking through your hallway.
Wave goodbye
Saying farewell.
A test of all your kind intentions
A challenge to see if all your good intentions are indeed true and genuine.
Sliding down the wooden boards
Going down the wooden boards in a sliding motion, which suggests a lack of control or stability.
Empty quilts when I've awoken
When I woke up, I found myself surrounded by empty quilts, which may symbolize loneliness or a sense of emptiness in one's life.
Shattered glass is a metaphor
The broken pieces of glass serve as a metaphor for the emotional and mental turmoil that the artist may be going through.
You say you want your freedom
You insist that you want to be free and independent.
But you still want your control
However, you still want to have some form of influence or authority over the situation or the people involved.
Just say you want your freedom
If you are honest about your desire for freedom, I am prepared to support you.
And I will fight for that
I will do everything in my power to help you achieve your goal and overcome any obstacles or challenges that may arise.
March I'll be escaping grey
In March, I am planning to escape from a dull or mundane situation or environment.
Puzzles missing pieces gone astray
Jigsaw puzzles that are missing pieces are no longer complete or fulfilling, as they are incomplete or fragmented.
Like a dollar to a gambling boy
Similar to how a young boy addicted to gambling puts all his money on the line betting, so too am I making an emotional or financial risk.
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Written by: Kaurna Cronin
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