Locked and Loaded
Lael Lyrics


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I can finally sense the light at the end of this dark hole
I remember when they told me that this will never end
That I woul be in curses and my heart will harden
They told me I would live a victim there was no way out of this
So I stayed in the same place and listen
I tried to run to safety but it wasn't safe then
And I pulled my reigns in
Like a racing wolf at the gate waiting to win
But until then...

Where do I put my heart
Where do I put my heart
Ask it again
Where do I put my heart
Where do I put my heart

I can smell thw smoking gun before I pull the trigger
And I can taste the freedom in the air I've always wanted
And I can race around this track and never get weaker
Just when I think I'm getting smaller I'm only getting bigger
So I let my reigns drop to the ground where I walk
Now that I'm here
Where do I start

Where do I put my heart
Ask it again
Where do I put my heart
Ask it again
Where do I put my heart
Ask it again
Where do I put my heart
Where do I put my

I come from a place
A land from far away I'm never going back to
Where the ground is razor blades
Callusing my feet I'm gaining strength
But when I bleed I'm only bleeding arrows
Going where the light goes fast as sound
And as I'm speeding in my skin
I have been locked and loaded

Where do I put my heart
Where do I put my heart
Ask it again
Where do I put my heart
Where do I put my heart
Where do I put my heart
Where do I put my heart
Ask it again
Where do I put mu heart
Ask it again




Where do I put my heart
End

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lael's song "Locked and Loaded" depict the songwriter's journey from a state of darkness and hopelessness to finding her way out and finally feeling free. In the beginning, she mentions being told that she would never escape her predicament and that her heart would harden, but she refused to accept that fate. She tried to run to safety, but it wasn't safe, so she held back and waited for the right opportunity. When she finally got to the point where she could sense the light at the end of the tunnel, she asked herself where she could put her heart now that she was free.


The lyrics then take a turn towards the metaphorical when the songwriter mentions smelling the smoking gun before pulling the trigger and tasting the freedom she always wanted. She talks about running around a track and getting stronger, and despite feeling like she's getting smaller, she's actually getting bigger. In the end, the songwriter reflects on where she came from, a place she'll never go back to, and how she's been "locked and loaded." She repeats the question of where to put her heart, as if to acknowledge that the journey to freedom is an ongoing one and that there are still choices to be made.


Line by Line Meaning

I can finally sense the light at the end of this dark hole
I am starting to see hope and a way out of this difficult situation


I remember when they told me that this will never end
I have been told before that this situation was permanent and would never improve


That I would be in curses and my heart will harden
I was told that my experiences would lead me to bitterness and negativity


They told me I would live a victim there was no way out of this
I was told that I would be forever stuck and helpless in my circumstances


So I stayed in the same place and listened
I remained stuck and didn't try to change my situation


I tried to run to safety but it wasn't safe then
I attempted to escape my situation, but realized it was not a viable option


And I pulled my reigns in
I regained control of my life and my choices


Like a racing wolf at the gate waiting to win
I became determined and motivated to succeed, like a fierce, competitive animal ready to emerge victorious


But until then...
Until I reach my goal or see improvement, the struggle continues


Where do I put my heart
Where do I focus my emotions and my passion


I can smell the smoking gun before I pull the trigger
I can sense the imminent success or accomplishment before it happens, like a gun ready to fire


And I can taste the freedom in the air I've always wanted
I am able to experience the liberation and autonomy that I have been craving for some time


And I can race around this track and never get weaker
I can continue to move forward at a steady pace, without losing strength or momentum


Just when I think I'm getting smaller I'm only getting bigger
Despite challenges, I am not shrinking or becoming weaker, but rather growing and flourishing


So I let my reigns drop to the ground where i walk
I have relinquished control in certain aspects of my life and let my journey lead me


Now that I'm here, where do I start
Now that I have made progress, what is the first step towards achieving my goals


I come from a place, a land from far away I'm never going back to
I have come from a difficult and far-off place, but am determined to never return


Where the ground is razor blades, callusing my feet I'm gaining strength
The location I came from was painful and challenging, but helped me to build resilience and toughness


But when I bleed I'm only bleeding arrows
Even when I am wounded or struggling, I feel confident in my direction and my purpose


Going where the light goes fast as sound
I am taking steps towards a brighter future, and am making rapid progress


And as I'm speeding in my skin, I have been locked and loaded
As I am moving forward, I am prepared and empowered to face any challenges or obstacles that come my way


End
The song is over




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