LifeTime
Marion Campbell Lyrics

n waiting for a lifetime, the opening lines of Marion Campbell's song, 'Lifetime,' evoke emotion and self-reflection, as the singer confesses to hiding 'monsters, shadows, and dust.' The lyrics evoke a sense of someone hiding from themselves, unable to fully confront their fears or past. The first line 'I've been hiding monsters, shadows, and the dust' refers to the baggage, doubts, and complexities that one tries to hide from others, yet are always present within one's psyche. In this context, the repetition of "hiding" emphasizes the desire to suppress these issues.

The second line 'waking up in wildness, rouchoir, mechirr, power of trust' suggests an awakening of the self. The singer appears to be awakening to the fact that there is strength in vulnerability and trust. The use of 'wildness' here symbolizes the raw, unfiltered version of oneself that has been suppressed for too long. The reference to 'rouchoir, mechirr' might be an allusion to African tribal culture, which can be interpreted as reconnecting with roots and finding strength in tradition. The phrase 'power of trust' hints at a willingness to pursue authentic connections, beyond surface-level interactions.

The chorus lines 'my heart feels too lake, my pulse seems too lake, I've been waiting for a lifetime' express the singer's profound feeling of inadequacy and longing for something more significant. The lyrical repetition of 'too lake' creates a sense of urgency and highlights the intense and overwhelming emotions experienced by the singer. The line 'I've been waiting for a lifetime' reiterates the feeling of stagnancy and hopelessness.