Gravity
M.J.K. (A Perfect Circle) Lyrics
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Why the long face you looking stuck, without the capitol to back it up
Yeah it's time to pull the rug, things change that's tough, guess it ain't what it was
Fed up I had enough, it's a weird sorta feeling, like getting hit by a bus
What a way to set the tone, what a way to kill a buzz
I haven't stepped out in a minute, so I'm knocking off the rust
Taking all the time that I need, shut up and don't fuss
Only giving out the best guaranteed on my grave that's on me
I couldn't handle the gravity, couldn't handle the gravity, thoughts swirling in my head
I couldn't handle the gravity, monsters under my bed
I couldn't handle the gravity, couldn't handle the gravity
Gravity, gravity, couldn't handle the gravity, gravity, gravity, couldn't handle the gravity,
I couldn't handle the gravity, monsters, under my bed, monsters, their still in my head
She couldn't take me anymore, invited me in but I left me at the door
Wheelchair bound, head to the ground, rolling me around it's no surprised that she was bored
She was my legs, no surprise that I was floored
I was nothing to her, game without a score, boat without an oar, cabinet with no drawers
Line on a todo list just another chore, just a passing fling, and pants to grow outta
Just a broken spring at the bottom of your closet, just a broken dream of defying the odds
But defying the odds doesn't work when you ain't even, you weren't perfect either
I loved solving problems and you were needy, I loved giving out and you were greedy
I loved letting you win so you could beat me, I guess we're both conceded
Cause I'm a wreck, I'm a wreck, all of newton's apples, they were dropping on my head
I couldn't handle the gravity, couldn't handle the gravity, thoughts swirling in my head
I couldn't handle the gravity, monsters under my bed
I couldn't handle the gravity, couldn't handle the gravity
Gravity, gravity, couldn't handle the gravity, gravity, gravity, couldn't handle the gravity,
I couldn't handle the gravity, monsters, under my bed, monsters, their still in my
The lyrics to "Gravity" by A Perfect Circle seem to be discussing an individual who has discovered the power that they hold over their surroundings. The line "Let me show you what I can do with it" suggests a newfound sense of control, specifically over nature (e.g. mountains, oceans, rivers) and time and distance. This individual seems to be in tune with the world, as if they are part of it, and the line "Time and distance are out of place here" further emphasizes this idea.
The line "It's a Man Ray kind of sky" is an interesting one, as Man Ray was a surrealist photographer who often captured the world around him in dreamlike and abstract ways. This suggests that the singer may be experiencing their surroundings in a similarly surreal and otherworldly way. The final lines of the song, "Reason had harnessed the tame, holding the sky in their arms, gravity pulls me down" suggest that despite this newfound sense of control, the individual still recognizes the forces beyond their control, and that ultimately they are subject to the laws of nature, such as gravity pulling them back down.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell asleep and read just about every paragraph
I was so engrossed in reading that I fell asleep and read almost everything in the book.
Read the scene where gravity is pulling me around
I read a passage about feeling the gravitational pull of the earth.
Peel back the mountains peel back the sky
The singer envisions peeling away the mountains and sky as if they were a layer of skin.
Stomp gravity into the floor
The artist wants to defy gravity by stomping on the ground so hard that it no longer affects them.
It's a Man Ray kind of sky
The artist is describing the sky in the surreal, dreamlike style of artist Man Ray.
Let me show you what I can do with it
The singer wants to demonstrate their creative abilities with the fantastical elements of the sky.
Time and distance are out of place here
The singer is suggesting that the world they are experiencing is beyond the constraints of time and space.
Step up, step up, step up the sky is open-armed
The artist is urging the listener to embrace the limitless possibilities of the world around them.
When the light is mine, I felt gravity pull
The artist feels the pull of gravity when they have control over the lighting in their environment.
Somewhere near the end it said "You can't do this", I said "I can, too"
The artist is challenging the notion that they are limited in what they can accomplish.
Shift sway rivers shift, oceans fall and mountains drift
The singer imagines the world shifting and changing around them as they exert their creative power.
Holding my head straight (looking down)
The artist is focused on their task, keeping their head straight and looking down to concentrate.
This is the easiest task I've ever had to do
The singer finds the creative act of manipulating the world around them to be effortless and natural.
Reason had harnessed the tame
The singer suggests that reason has kept them from exploring their creative potential for too long.
Holding the sky in their arms
The singer imagines a force capable of holding the entire sky.
Gravity pulls me down
The artist acknowledges the undeniable force of gravity on their body.
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Written by: Carlton Jones
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Lyrics :
[Intro]
And if I must go and die at 27
Then at least I know I died a legend
Now, will you roll and ride like we're together?
And keep the vibe alive inside forever
And feel me forever
They say I need to slow down, but I don't know how
[Verse 1]
Yeah
Real feelings from past dealings
When people counted me out 'til I grew up to count millions, uh
Like I guess it's good to be different, huh?
I'm a star so the sky isn't the limit, huh?
I'm living like it's my last day
Smoke as if there's not already 27 roaches in the ashtray
Smile as if no one hated at all
As if anyone understood anytime I evolved
Tell me what do you do when your dreams come true?
Buy a Bentley and look just like you?
How am I supposed to write a song when I'm famous
And all the pain is created?
I need to overdose on inspiration
27
[Pre-Chorus]
Why don't you just go home?
Well, I can't right now, I'm a rolling stone
[Guitar solo]
[Chorus]
And if I must go, and fly away
And kiss my baby girl goodnight
And if this really is goodbye
Then let's set the city on fire
Can you take me higher?
Now, can you take me higher?
Now, can you take me higher?
Can you take me higher?
[Post-Chorus]
If I must go, die at 27
Then at least I know I died a legend
Will you roll and ride like we're together?
And keep the vibe alive forever
Keep the vibe alive forever
If I must go, die at 27
Then at least I know I died a legend
Will you roll and ride like we're together?
And keep the vibe alive forever
Keep the vibe alive forever
[Outro]
I let these words seep through my soul
And speak through the song
'Cause if one day, I'm no longer here in the physical
Then at least I give you my voice to listen to
What is a beautiful life without a beautiful death?
What is a beautiful mind, how is our beauty defined?
Is it for you to decide, is it my duty to die?
No matter how I'm remembered, just let me be remembered
Kells
Yeah, forever young, though
Always be those crazy kids running wide-eyed down the boulevard
27, Bloom
@PanamaRed4209
My brother used to go see you when you played small clubs and bars. He got me into your music. He always said you were gonna make it big. He died in 2015 before you really went mainstream. I think he’d be stoked to see where you are. Your music makes me remember the bond we had and I will always be grateful to you for that. Thanks Kels ✌️
@xSimonex11
goosebumps
@levitphoenix3918
#Freedom
@jiggsy6494
#respect
@ronaldofinkmullen356
This comment made a really rough night a little easier for me, Rest In Peace and I hope you’re doing well dude🤟🏽.
XX
@marklevai2378
Rest in peace bro!🖤
@mitchriffle3906
I'm 35 years old. This year I was diagnosed with cancer for the 8th time. The last six months I spent 5 of them in the hospital. When this all started my fiance cheated and left me to get with the guy she's with who is a heroin addict. Her and him stole about 10k worth of tools that were my lively hood plus went and got my truck while I was in the hospital and sold it because my name and her name were signed on it because I was planning on getting a new truck before all this went down. We have a 2 year old boy together. He is caught in the middle of this and it breaks my heart. After all the things she did in the end and getting sick with cancer again I have fought thoughts of ending it all. This last year was the worst year of my life. She was it for me. Destroyed my heart. MGK's music has saved my life more than once. So if you see this Gunner know that because of your music and lyrics im still here. Mad respect bro.
@MrDjig92
Stay strong
@johngilmer7407
Wow u are a seriously strong person that's unreal these days stay strong 4 ur baby and get through it.
@mereditiguaranojeda2517
Men you're so strong.
Keep on struggle, keep listening mgk and keep going ahead for you kid.
💪