Trapeze
Meg DeLacy Lyrics

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I once was sure who i would be i found myself and
watched and leave maybe ill become the things i don't believe
A stupid girl lost and naive so pull yourself out
of your dreams life isn't a game it's hard reality
I'm on a trapeze tryna find a silver lining but i cant freeze its
hard enough to lean into the bad things how do good
girls win when the world only makes her feel hood when its sin
And shes losing her light within the dark turns to nothing not even a

spark tell me something how does anybody win when the
good starts to look like the bad at then end of the days
At the end of the days
We all go our separate ways
At the end of the days
But it was fate i do believe not all bad things turn
out badly time will only tell what my own future brings
But ill do my time
Ill pay it off
Cause what I've done ain't easy
thoughts it was better test a lesson with a cost
I'm on a trapeze tryna find a silver lining but i cant freeze its
hard enough to lean into the bad things how do good
girls win when the world only makes her feel hood when its sin
And shes losing her light within the dark turns to nothing not even a
spark tell me something how does anybody win when the
good starts to look like the bad at then end of the days
At the end of the days
We all go our separate ways
At the end of the days
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
I'm on a trapeze tryna find a silver lining but i cant freeze its
hard enough to lean into the bad things how do good
girls win when the world only makes her feel hood when its sin
And shes losing her light within the dark turns to nothing not even a
spark tell me something how does anybody win when the
good starts to look like the bad at then end of the days
At the end of the days

We all go our separate ways
At the end of the days

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meg DeLacy's song "Trapeze" speak to the struggle of trying to find a sense of self and purpose in a world that can feel chaotic and overwhelming. The singer touches on the idea that she once felt sure of who she was, but has since watched that identity slip away. She contemplates the possibility of becoming the things she doesn't believe in, and worries about losing her sense of self in the process. The metaphor of the trapeze is used throughout the song, highlighting the precariousness of trying to navigate through life while balancing on the line between good and bad.

The singer expresses her frustration with the world around her, where it seems like only the "hood" or sinful people can succeed. She questions how to find joy and purpose in the midst of the darkness, and how to reclaim her light when it feels like it's flickering out. The final line of the song - "At the end of the days, we all go our separate ways" - adds a sobering note, suggesting that even if we are able to find a sense of self and purpose, ultimately we will all be left to navigate the end of our lives alone.

Line by Line Meaning

I once was sure who i would be i found myself and watched and leave maybe ill become the things i don't believe
I used to be certain of my identity, but then I discovered who I truly am and watched my old self disappear. Perhaps I'll become the things that don't align with my beliefs.

A stupid girl lost and naive so pull yourself out of your dreams life isn't a game it's hard reality
I feel like a foolish, inexperienced girl who needs to snap out of my fantasies. Life is not a game; it is a difficult reality.

I'm on a trapeze tryna find a silver lining but i cant freeze its hard enough to lean into the bad things how do good girls win when the world only makes her feel hood when its sin
I'm struggling to find something positive to hold onto, but I can't freeze time to escape the hardships. It's challenging to face the negative aspects of life without being engulfed by them. How can moral people win when society only makes them feel guilty for doing good?

And shes losing her light within the dark turns to nothing not even a spark tell me something how does anybody win when the good starts to look like the bad at then end of the days
I feel like my inner light is fading away in the midst of darkness, leaving me with no hope or motivation. How can anyone come out victorious when good and evil seem indistinguishable at the end of each day?

But it was fate i do believe not all bad things turn out badly time will only tell what my own future brings But ill do my time Ill pay it off Cause what I've done ain't easy thoughts it was better test a lesson with a cost
I have faith in destiny; I believe that not everything terrible leads to a tragic outcome. Only time will reveal what my future holds. However, I know that some of my past decisions were difficult, and they come with consequences. Nonetheless, it was a valuable lesson worth learning despite the cost.

At the end of the days We all go our separate ways
In the end, everyone goes in their separate direction.

Mmm mmm mmm mmm
No meaning inferred.

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