Bigger Smaller
Lael Lyrics


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Not drowning out
We up and down like kids again
We are alive
We're drawing lines here in the sand
So come and cross it if you can
Throw yourself against the wall
Because your bigger, smaller
You're caving in

Come in we'll take weight off of your fear
Don't be afraid my dear

You started living right now
Why don't you take a look around
Your heart is caving in like bigger, smaller
It's ok your heart is bigger smaller

You're breathing in
Breathing like a kid again
Feeling good in and out just like you should
We will always bleed for you
Throw ourselves against the wall because we're bigger
Not caving in

We know you know we know you can't stop it
We won't resist
Because we have each other now
So don't stop it
Why don't we just begin to live

And start living right now
Why don't you take a look around
Your heart is caving in like bigger, smaller
It's ok your heart is bigger smaller

Take a look around
And start living right now

You started living right now
Why don't you take a look around




Your heart is caving in like bigger, smaller
It's ok your heart is bigger smaller

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lael's song Bigger Smaller are a call for people to break free from their fears and start living their lives to the fullest. The opening lines "Not drowning out, We up and down like kids again, We are alive, We're drawing lines here in the sand" suggest that the singer and her friends are choosing to engage with life and not let themselves drown in the struggles that come with it. They're drawing a line in the sand for themselves, a marker defining what they want in their lives, and daring others to cross it if they can.


The lyrics go on to talk about a heart that's caving in, but it's okay because it's bigger smaller - that is, although it feels like it's being crushed under the weight of things, it's capable of expanding to take on even more. The singer and her friends are willing to take on this heartache, to "always bleed for you," as a sign of their commitment to each other and their belief that people can grow and change. They're not letting themselves be defeated by their circumstances, but instead are "throwing themselves against the wall" with the knowledge that they're bigger than whatever challenge they might be facing.


The chorus repeats the message that it's time to start living now, to take a look around and appreciate the beauty of life. They're urging the listener to take charge of their own destiny and not be afraid of what lies ahead. The final lines of "Your heart is caving in like bigger, smaller, It's ok your heart is bigger smaller" are a poetic way of saying that even though life can be overwhelming at times, we all have the capacity to persevere and thrive.


Line by Line Meaning

Not drowning out
We are not tuning out our problems or blocking them out


We up and down like kids again
We are experiencing a feeling of childlike joy and freedom


We are alive
We are filled with the energy of living in the present moment


We're drawing lines here in the sand
We are creating boundaries for ourselves and standing up for what we believe in


So come and cross it if you can
We are challenging others to test our boundaries if they think they can handle it


Throw yourself against the wall
We are willing to face challenges head-on


Because your bigger, smaller
No matter how big or small your problems are, we are ready to face them with you


You're caving in
You may feel like you are breaking down, but we are here to support you


Come in we'll take weight off of your fear
We will help you overcome your fears and give you the support you need


Don't be afraid my dear
We are here to reassure you that you have nothing to fear


You started living right now
We want you to live in the present and embrace life to the fullest


Why don't you take a look around
You should take a moment to appreciate the world around you


Your heart is caving in like bigger, smaller
Your heart may feel heavy with emotions, but it's okay to feel vulnerable


It's ok your heart is bigger smaller
Your heart can handle the ups and downs of life, both big and small


You're breathing in
You are taking in the good things in life


Breathing like a kid again
You are experiencing a sense of childlike wonder and joy


Feeling good in and out just like you should
You should feel good about yourself both inside and out


We will always bleed for you
We will always be there to support you, even if it's painful for us


Throw ourselves against the wall because we're bigger
We are strong enough to face any challenge head-on


Not caving in
We are not giving up or breaking down, we are staying strong


We know you know we know you can't stop it
We understand that you can't always control everything in life


We won't resist
We won't fight against the challenges in life, we will face them head-on


Because we have each other now
We have a support system that we can rely on


So don't stop it
We should continue to face challenges and live life to the fullest


Why don't we just begin to live
We should start living in the present and making the most of our lives


Take a look around
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty in the world


And start living right now
We should start living in the present and embrace life to the fullest




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