Tightrope
Michelle Williams Lyrics


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Some people long for a life that is simple and planned
Tied with a ribbon
Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land
To follow what's written
But I'd follow you to the great unknown
Off to a world we call our own

Hand in my hand and we promised to never let go
We're walking the tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, never know how far we could fall
But it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope

With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you

Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
Desert and ocean
You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream
Always in motion
So I risk it all just to be with you
And I risk it all for this life we choose

Hand in my hand and you promised to never let go
We're walking the tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, will you catch me if I should fall?
Well, it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope

With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh





With you, ooh-ooh-ooh
With you

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Michelle Williams's song Tightrope, she reflects on the different ways people approach life. Some people want a life that is simple and predictable, tied with a ribbon, while others prefer to stay on land and follow what's written. However, Williams takes a different approach and sings about wanting to follow her love interest into the unknown, to a world they can call their own. She sings about holding hands and making a promise to never let go, taking a risk and walking the tightrope, never knowing how far they could fall.


The second verse continues with Williams singing about the different terrains that they will encounter in their adventure together. She likens it to being lost in a dream and always in motion. She takes another risk, risking everything to be with her beloved and to lead the life they have chosen. The chorus then comes back, with Williams using the metaphor of walking a tightrope high in the sky, seeing the world down below, and not knowing if she will fall, but with her love interest promising to catch her if she does. Despite the uncertainty, she finds it all to be an adventure with a breathtaking view.


Overall, the song Tightrope is a love song that emphasizes taking risks to follow your heart, even if it means the uncertainty of not knowing where the journey may take you. It's a reminder that sometimes in life, we have to step outside of our comfort zones and take that leap of faith, even if it means walking a tightrope.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people long for a life that is simple and planned
Some people desire a life that is predictable and routine


Tied with a ribbon
Symbolizing the conformity and restrictions of a planned and simple life


Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land
Some people avoid taking risks and exploring new things because they feel more secure in their comfort zones


To follow what's written
Meaning to follow the set and established rules of life and not deviate from it


But I'd follow you to the great unknown
The singer is willing to take risks and face the unknown with her partner


Off to a world we call our own
Together with her partner, they create their own unique world


Hand in my hand and we promised to never let go
The couple is committed to each other and will never let go of their love


We're walking the tightrope
Their journey together is like walking on a tightrope, full of risks and uncertainties.


High in the sky
Their journey is high up in the sky, meaning risky and uncertain


We can see the whole world down below
Despite the risks and uncertainty, they see the beauty of the world and their relationship


Never sure, never know how far we could fall
They are aware of the risks of their journey and they don't know what to expect


But it's all an adventure
Despite the risks, they view their journey as an exciting adventure


That comes with a breathtaking view
The journey is filled with beauty and wonder despite the risks


Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
They are prepared to face any challenges that may come in their journey


Desert and ocean
The journey will take them through varying landscapes and experiences


You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream
The couple is in love and they are living in a dream-like world together


Always in motion
They are constantly moving forward while experiencing the journey together


So I risk it all just to be with you
The singer is willing to take risks to be with her partner


And I risk it all for this life we choose
They have chosen a life together and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it work


Never sure, will you catch me if I should fall?
Despite their commitment to each other, they still have doubts and uncertainties about their journey


With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The singer finds comfort and love in her partner


With you
Repeating the fact that the singer finds comfort and love in her partner




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul

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@rhiannonhardy4745

My grandma loves this song so I decided to learn it and sing it to her in the hospital but she is in a coma so I don't know if she heard me or not 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔

@geoloverianaesasi5769

Jesus bless your grandma and your family

@rhiannonhardy4745

Geoloveriana Esasi thank you zxx

@jiijoestar1107

I hope your grandmother wakes up from her coma safe and sound 💙👍

@KittenGray

hope your grandma would finally recover from the comaa.... im pretty sure she heard you, but if not, she loves you more than you love her...💖

@InVerseHailhydra000

She did

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@ButIAlwaysRemeber

If I ever get married this is gonna be my wedding song! :)

@quinquin5073

Do u wanna marry me? 🤣 it would be our wedding song

@ButIAlwaysRemeber

@@quinquin5073 I don't think you'd want to do that 😂

@quinquin5073

xBaconStripsx haha who knows?

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