Ava
Let's Eat Grandma Lyrics

With her head in her scars
Ava is deeply lost in her thoughts, which are causing her emotional pain.

Ava studies her palm
Ava is seeking answers from her palm, as if searching for a solution or hope.

As she waits on the window seat
Ava is sitting and waiting for something to happen, feeling powerless and uncertain.

Pebble thrown over arm
Ava is holding a pebble or stone, as a metaphor for the weight or burden she carries with her.

Her face is stark in alarm
Ava looks worried and fearful, expressing her anxiety through her facial expressions.

She says, "what do you want from me?"
Ava feels confused and frustrated because she doesn't understand what someone else expects from her.

I said why'd you take it as final
Someone is trying to reassure Ava that nothing is final or irreversible, and that there is still hope.

When you're starting to spiral
Ava's situation is getting worse and she is feeling overwhelmed, possibly experiencing a downward spiral of negative emotions.

Girl, why can't you see?
The person talking to Ava is trying to make her understand that she has the power to change her situation, but she needs to see it for herself.

You know I know you can do it
The person talking to Ava believes in her ability to overcome her difficulties and wants to encourage her.

And I'll help you get through this
The person talking to Ava is offering their support and help, indicating that Ava is not alone in her struggles.

Whether it's once or twice or again
The person talking to Ava is willing to help her as many times as necessary, indicating a sense of unconditional support.

Moonlights in the garden
The setting is a garden illuminated by the moon, which suggests a mystical, calming atmosphere.

Grass beneath your toes
The focus is on the physical sensations of the environment, emphasizing the importance of grounding and being present in the moment.

Girl in shame says, "They can't see me like this"
Ava feels ashamed of herself and doesn't want others to see her in a vulnerable state.

Well, if you slip or stall, I'll be holding
The person talking to Ava is reassuring her that they will support her if she struggles or falls.

I'll be holding your mmm
The repetition of the word 'holding' suggests a sense of comfort and protection.

A couple summers have passed
The passage of time is emphasized, suggesting that significant events have occurred in the time that has elapsed.

And I can't place the car
The singer is no longer able to recall certain details or memories, implying a sense of loss or disconnection with the past.

As I walk past her balcony
The artist is revisiting a place from the past, which emphasizes the theme of nostalgia or reminiscence.

Words long lost in this air
The artist is having difficulty remembering specific conversations or dialogue, which further emphasizes the theme of loss or separation.

A little breeze in my hair
The artist is experiencing small sensory details, which convey a sense of the present moment.

Is I think what she might've been
The singer is trying to recall a memory or imagine a scenario, which suggests a sense of uncertainty or speculation.

I wonder where she's been living
The artist is curious about what has happened to Ava in the time that has passed, which emphasizes the theme of time and change.

And if she's still wishing for no one to see?
The singer is wondering if Ava is still struggling with feelings of shame or vulnerability, which suggests a sense of empathy and care.

I know I have to accept this
The singer is coming to terms with the fact that things have changed and that they cannot go back to the past.

But if she'd have let me
The singer is expressing a sense of regret or longing for what could have been, if Ava had allowed them to help or be there for her.

I'd be there
The artist is expressing a desire to support and help Ava, suggesting a sense of compassion and caring.

Once or twice or again
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the idea of unconditional support, no matter how many times Ava might need help or struggle.