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Pushin Against the Wind
Kelsey Lu Lyrics
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No longer guarding me
Like a lamb swimming out to a sea
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Moving within your rays, I seem to follow the rise
'Til the moon tells me otherwise
Pushing against a fiend I heeded
Held on too tightly to the hands of the one you feed, and
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Chasing an image
Chasing that feeling that's in me
Chasing the time when it's needy
Chasing the means just to feed thee
Chasing an image
Looking for someone to give me right
Looking for something to give me, I
Looking for something to sleep in
Crash on the couch 'til the weekend
Chasing an image
Who's in it?
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed
I'm pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
In "Pushin Against the Wind," Kelsey Lu expresses the feeling of standing up for herself and pushing against opposition, even when she doesn't know what's coming next. The first verse describes a freedom from someone who was once guarding her, as she moves forward "without [their] hands to cling to" and embodies a sense of vulnerability likened to a "lamb swimming out to sea." Despite this, Lu is pushing against a wind she can't see, but she knows the power she embodies from within.
The second verse references the influence of another person, with Lu following their rise but ultimately parting ways once the "moon tells [her] otherwise." She then reflects on being held back by clinging too tightly to that person, which can be seen as a metaphor for the way in which we can limit ourselves by being too attached to someone else's dreams or aspirations. Ultimately, Lu is chasing after an ideal image of herself, searching for something or someone who can give her a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement of self-empowerment by someone who knows they have the strength to keep moving forward, even in the face of obstacles they cannot yet see.
Line by Line Meaning
Moving without your hands to cling to
Moving forward without the comfort and support of another person
No longer guarding me
No longer being protected or sheltered from the world
Like a lamb swimming out to a sea
Feeling vulnerable and exposed, much like a lamb in the open ocean
Pushing against the wind I see
Struggling against forces beyond one's control
From the outside, I barely know
Others may not understand the internal struggle one is facing
On the inside, power shows
Despite the struggle, inner strength and resilience are evident
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Hope and positivity have always been present, even in the darkest moments
Moving within your rays, I seem to follow the rise
Finding guidance and direction within the influence of others
'Til the moon tells me otherwise
Continuing to follow until an external force indicates otherwise
Pushing against a fiend I heeded
Fighting against someone or something that has caused harm in the past
Held on too tightly to the hands of the one you feed
Holding onto a negative influence or relationship that is doing more harm than good
Chasing an image
Pursuing an idea or dream that may not be realistic
Chasing that feeling that's in me
Seeking emotional fulfillment or satisfaction
Chasing the time when it's needy
Longing for a time when things were easier or better
Chasing the means just to feed thee
Struggling to make ends meet or fulfill responsibilities
Looking for someone to give me right
Seeking approval or validation from others
Looking for something to give me, I
Searching for something that will bring happiness or contentment
Looking for something to sleep in
Longing for a place or situation that feels safe and comfortable
Crash on the couch 'til the weekend
Trying to escape from responsibilities or stress by being lazy
Who's in it?
Questioning who or what is truly driving one's pursuits
I'm pushing against the wind I see
Continuing to struggle against adversity
From the outside, I barely know
Others may not understand the internal battle one is facing
On the inside, power shows
Despite the struggle, inner strength and resilience are evident
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Hope and positivity have always been present, even in the darkest moments
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Kelsey Elizabeth McJunkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gigi-ln5me
Lyrics
Moving without your hands to cling to
No longer guarding me
Like a lamb swimming out to a sea
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Moving within your rays, I seem to follow the rise
'Til the moon tells me otherwise
Pushing against a fiend I heeded
Held on too tightly to the hands of the one you feed, and
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Chasing an image
Chasing that feeling that's in me
Chasing the time when it's needy
Chasing the means just to feed thee
Chasing an image
Looking for someone to give me right
Looking for something to give me, I
Looking for something to sleep in
Crash on the couch 'til the weekend
Chasing an image
Who's in it?
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed
I'm pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
@sidle_man
Moving without your hands to cling to
No longer guarding me
Like a lamb swimming out to a sea
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Moving within your rays, I seem to follow the rise
'Til the moon tells me otherwise
Pushing against a fiend I heeded
Held on too tightly to the hands of the one you feed, and
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Chasing an image
Chasing that feeling that's in me
Chasing the time when it's needy
Chasing the means just to feed thee
Chasing an image
Looking for someone to give me right
Looking for something to give me, I
Looking for something to sleep in
Crash on the couch 'til the weekend
Chasing an image
Who's in it?
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed
I'm pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
@micaiah8486
This song changed my L I F E
@Aha_Amore
As soon as she began to sing I felt chills from my toes to my crown
@riendeaulisa
this deserves way more attention.
@mnemos_
I'm starting to realise this is my favourite song
@omnistgangsterenlightenmen3788
Isn’t she a beauty
@Gigi-ln5me
Lyrics
Moving without your hands to cling to
No longer guarding me
Like a lamb swimming out to a sea
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Moving within your rays, I seem to follow the rise
'Til the moon tells me otherwise
Pushing against a fiend I heeded
Held on too tightly to the hands of the one you feed, and
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
Chasing an image
Chasing that feeling that's in me
Chasing the time when it's needy
Chasing the means just to feed thee
Chasing an image
Looking for someone to give me right
Looking for something to give me, I
Looking for something to sleep in
Crash on the couch 'til the weekend
Chasing an image
Who's in it?
Pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed
I'm pushing against the wind I see
From the outside, I barely know
On the inside, power shows
The beam and a light have always glowed, too
@kumoeto
this song makes me feel like I'm inside a magical forest
@gabrieldonascimento9101
This is so deep. I always get contemplative when I listen to it.
@patrickhaller5291
Haunting flow of beautiful sound, beats that push...
@shuntezhayes9031
Such a beautiful cover 😩