evolution
Marcie Hernandez Lyrics
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We were hallelujah's running wild
We were stumbling, but moving forward
And we were...
We were empty pockets and optimism
We were strung out laughter and cynicism
We were working for something better
But now the voices on the phone
They don't sound like our own
I've been counting down the days til you come home
And just like rubber band
I'll stretch as far as I can
Doubled my bet after every losing hand
I doubled my bet after every losing...
Ooo
We were Brooklyn rooftops, innocent smiles
We were hallelujah's running wild
We stumbling, but moving forward
And we were...
In the song "Evolution" by Marcie Hernandez, she paints a picture of nostalgia and reminiscence of a time when life was simpler and full of hope. The first verse describes the innocence and carefree spirit of youth, represented by Brooklyn rooftops and wild hallelujahs. Despite the stumbling blocks, they were steadily moving forward towards their goals. However, the second verse depicts a stark contrast to the first. The optimism has taken a hit, and the laughter is now laced with cynicism. The 'working for something better' attitude has been replaced by voiceless phone calls and the longing to just have someone back home. The rubber band analogy shows the resilience and strength required to carry on, despite the odds stacked against them. The song highlights the change that occurs as one grows older and experiences the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
We were Brooklyn rooftops, innocent smiles
We were carefree and happy, like children playing on rooftops
We were hallelujah's running wild
We were full of excitement and joy, feeling like anything was possible
We were stumbling, but moving forward
We faced challenges but were still making progress in our lives
We were empty pockets and optimism
We didn't have much money, but we believed in a brighter future
We were strung out laughter and cynicism
We laughed to hide our doubts and worries, because we were feeling cynical about the world
We were working for something better
We were striving to improve our lives and reach our goals
But now the voices on the phone
However, the voices we hear on the phone now are different
They don't sound like our own
They are unfamiliar, unlike our own familiar voices
I've been counting down the days til you come home
I've been eagerly anticipating your return and can't wait to see you again
And just like rubber band
Like a rubber band
I'll stretch as far as I can
I'll push myself to the limit, no matter how difficult it may be
Doubled my bet after every losing hand
I took bigger risks even after experiencing setbacks and failures
Ooo
No meaning, just a vocalization
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Written by: Marcie Hernandez
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