Weight
Mikal Cronin Lyrics


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I've been starting over for a long time
I'm not ready for another day
I feel, I feel renewed
Time is right, I'm only getting older
I'm not ready for the second wave
The way you've seen it through
Don't be bolder, golden life of mine
Sing for love, full force in my life
I'm not ready for the way you dance

Tie the money hold on for a long time
There's an answer for another man
I'm yet to find the way
Wasting years or waiting for a savior
I'm not made up for the simple path
Don't take it day by day
Don't be bolder, golden life of mine
Sing for love, full force in my life
I'm not ready for the boulder
I'm not ready for the dry cut jeans
I'm not ready for the sirens
I'm not ready for the fear and shame
I'm not ready for the waking
Take me from myself

From myself
Holding on to something I don't know

I've been starting over for a long time




I'm not ready for the second wave
The way you've seen me cry.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mikal Cronin's "Weight" depict the artist's struggle with starting over repeatedly and the fear of facing another day. The opening lines, "I've been starting over for a long time, I'm not ready for another day," establish a sense of exhaustion and unwillingness to face further challenges. Yet, despite this fatigue, he feels a sense of renewal and that the time is right to continue moving forward while acknowledging the fear of growing older and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The line "I'm not made up for the simple path, don't take it day by day" suggests that Cronin recognizes that the road ahead may not be easy and requires conscious effort to navigate.


The imagery surrounding "golden life" implies that there is a sense of preciousness to maintaining certain aspects of life, such as love and passion, even in the face of adversity. Cronin is determined to hold onto these valuable moments and not let the fear of change or uncertainty deprive him of that joy. Additionally, the lines "I'm not ready for the waking, take me from myself" suggest that the artist may be struggling with a personal battle, perhaps related to anxiety or depression. He is calling out for help and wishes to be relieved of the burden that he has been carrying.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been starting over for a long time
It has been a while since I started afresh


I'm not ready for another day
I currently can't handle more challenges


I feel, I feel renewed
I am refreshed and revitalized


Time is right, I'm only getting older
I am aging and there's no better time than now


I'm not ready for the second wave
I am not equipped to face more problems


The way you've seen it through
You witnessed me overcome obstacles


Don't be bolder, golden life of mine
Don't take unnecessary risks, my precious life


Sing for love, full force in my life
Express my passion wholeheartedly


I'm not ready for the way you dance
I can't keep up with your moves


Tie the money hold on for a long time
Secure the funds and keep them for future use


There's an answer for another man
Someone else might find the solution


I'm yet to find the way
I haven't discovered the path to follow


Wasting years or waiting for a savior
Spending time hoping for someone to rescue me


I'm not made up for the simple path
The easy way is not for me


Don't take it day by day
Don't handle it one day at a time


I'm not ready for the boulder
I can't lift the heavy object


I'm not ready for the dry cut jeans
I am not prepared to be stylish


I'm not ready for the sirens
I can't respond to emergency alerts


I'm not ready for the fear and shame
I can't cope with the negative emotions


I'm not ready for the waking
I can't deal with the harsh reality


Take me from myself
Rescue me from my own self-destructive behavior


From myself
From my own negative mindset


Holding on to something I don't know
Having faith in the unknown


The way you've seen me cry.
You witnessed me break down emotionally




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Written by: Michael Patrick Cronin

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@saramedeiros2070

Correct lyrics:

I've been starting over for a long time
I'm not ready for another day
I fail at feeling new
The time is right, I'm only getting older
I'm not ready for the second wave
The weight of seeing through 

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I'm not ready for the weight again

Tie a line and hold on for a long time
There's an answer for another man
I’ve yet to find a way
Wasted years or waiting for a savior
I’m not made out for the simple path
I'll take it day to day

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
Sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I’m not ready for the moment
I’m not ready for the tide to change
I’m not ready for the silence
I’m not ready for the fear and shame
I’m not ready for the weight again

Take me from myself
Holding on for something I don't know

I've been starting over for a long time
I'm not ready for the second wave
the weight of seeing through



@Sonykwave

I cried way too many times over this song

I’ve been starting over for a long time
I’m not ready for another day I fail at feeling new
The time is right, I’m only getting older
I’m not ready for the second wave, the weight of seeing through

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
Sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I’m not ready for the weight again

Tie a line and hold on for a long time
There’s an answer for another man, I’ve yet to find a way
Wasted years or waiting for a savior
I’m not made out for the simple path, I’ll take it day to day

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
Sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I’m not ready for the moment
I’m not ready for the tide to change
I’m not ready for the silence
I’m not ready for the fear and shame
I’m not ready for the weight again
Take me from myself
Holding on for something, I don’t know

I’ve been starting over for a long time
I’m not ready for the second wave, the weight of seeing through



All comments from YouTube:

@saramedeiros2070

Correct lyrics:

I've been starting over for a long time
I'm not ready for another day
I fail at feeling new
The time is right, I'm only getting older
I'm not ready for the second wave
The weight of seeing through 

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I'm not ready for the weight again

Tie a line and hold on for a long time
There's an answer for another man
I’ve yet to find a way
Wasted years or waiting for a savior
I’m not made out for the simple path
I'll take it day to day

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
Sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I’m not ready for the moment
I’m not ready for the tide to change
I’m not ready for the silence
I’m not ready for the fear and shame
I’m not ready for the weight again

Take me from myself
Holding on for something I don't know

I've been starting over for a long time
I'm not ready for the second wave
the weight of seeing through

@ioulton9861

however it is , its beatiful

@daddyfatsaxohten

I feel like this is legitimately one of the all around best songs I've ever heard, should stick with me for a while. Excited for the LP.

@Lickyogurt

this is one of the best songs we've heard over the past 5 years

@sleepyburr

I love that indie/alternative artists are continuously trying to bring music back to it's roots in goodness and real talent.

@Sonykwave

I cried way too many times over this song

I’ve been starting over for a long time
I’m not ready for another day I fail at feeling new
The time is right, I’m only getting older
I’m not ready for the second wave, the weight of seeing through

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
Sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I’m not ready for the weight again

Tie a line and hold on for a long time
There’s an answer for another man, I’ve yet to find a way
Wasted years or waiting for a savior
I’m not made out for the simple path, I’ll take it day to day

No, be bolder, golden light for miles
Sing for love in colder portions of my mind
I’m not ready for the moment
I’m not ready for the tide to change
I’m not ready for the silence
I’m not ready for the fear and shame
I’m not ready for the weight again
Take me from myself
Holding on for something, I don’t know

I’ve been starting over for a long time
I’m not ready for the second wave, the weight of seeing through

@LedZeppelinRules621

Incredible, life affirming song. Makes me good inside.

@ireneplusbrenda

I feel like this song was written for me today. I've listened to it over and over. I'm not ready for the second wave. Thanks for your honesty, songs like this are timeless.

@katesantiago255

His voice gives me shivers...true indie gold

@andyking7621

For what it's worth, I am of the opinion that this is superb.

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