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Limits
Misty Boyce Lyrics
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Limit two: you're gone
The limits in between are real or make-believe
Minutes, weeks, and years
Some imagined fears
Inestimable lot: we're here and then we're not
We sit between four walls
In bodies under the law
So sleep with eyes aware
Try anything you dare
And when you know enough
Get limitless in love
Catch yourself afire
Call my God a liar
Burn like angel wood
Look on and call it "good"
Keep my brother's son
Cool my lover's gun
Fill these empty words
Give a man what he deserves
Yeah, sit and watch it all
Hear the people call
And when you've heard enough
Get limitless in love
In Misty Boyce's song "Limits," the singer explores the idea of limitations in human existence. She begins by stating two concrete limits, one that we are all born and two that we all eventually die, and the rest of the limits that come in between can be real or imagined. Whether it's the passing minutes, weeks, and years, or the anxieties that haunt us, the reality of our existence is complex and often challenging to grasp. Boyce points out that we are bound by the confines of our physical body, limited by the laws that govern society, but unbounded within our minds and hearts. She encourages listeners to dream, to take risks, and to love without reservation. The final stanza speaks to the idea of connectedness and community: the need to support one another and to seek justice for those who have been wronged. The song ends on an optimistic note, asking us to be present and to live boldly, to embrace the mystery of our finite lives, and to love limitlessly.
In terms of interesting facts about "Limits," the song was originally released in 2019 as part of Boyce's album "Genesis," which was crowdfunded by her fans. Since then, Boyce has gained a following for her introspective and poetic songwriting style. She has also gained visibility as a touring keyboardist and backing vocalist for groups like Ingrid Michaelson and Lord Huron. "Limits" has been praised for its bare-bones arrangement, which underscores the vulnerability of the lyrics. Fans have also commented on the unusual structure of the song, which doesn't follow a traditional verse-chorus-bridge pattern. As of now, the chords for the song have not been widely shared, but fans have noted that it feels like it could be played on a piano or acoustic guitar. Overall, "Limits" is a thought-provoking and poignant meditation on the human experience that invites listeners to expand their perspectives and embrace the unknown.
Chords (as played on a guitar tuned to Standard tuning - EADGBE):
Verse and Chorus: F C G Am
Bridge: F Am G
Line by Line Meaning
Limit one: you're born
The first limit of our life begins when we are born and marks the start of a finite journey.
Limit two: you're gone
The second limit of our life eventuates when we pass away and denotes the end of our journey of life.
The limits in between are real or make-believe
The limits that exist between birth and death are either self-imposed or merely a construct of our imagination.
Minutes, weeks, and years
The common units of time that can shape our path in life are minutes, weeks, and years.
Some imagined fears
Many fears we hold onto in our life are a creation of our mind.
Inestimable lot: we're here and then we're not
Our life is an invaluable yet ephemeral blessing that can be taken away from us at any time.
We sit between four walls
We are constantly constrained with boundaries and limitations in our life.
In bodies under the law
We are bound within our physical body and are subject to the laws of the physical world.
Limited indeed, unlimited in dreams
Though we are limited in reality, our dreams are boundless and limitless.
So sleep with eyes aware
During our sleep, we must not forget the reality of our life and keep a clear mind.
Try anything you dare
We must explore our life courageously and never shy away from trying anything new.
And when you know enough
Once we have gained enough knowledge and perspective, let's step out of our limitations.
Get limitless in love
We must free ourselves from limitations and become boundless and limitless in love.
Catch yourself afire
Let's ignite the passion within ourselves and set a flame to our soul.
Call my God a liar
Let's not be afraid to challenge our belief system and question everything we know.
Burn like angel wood
Be the brightest and the most glaring thing in the world.
Look on and call it "good"
We must look for the positive aspects in everything we do and call it good.
Keep my brother's son
We must take care of and protect our siblings and their children.
Cool my lover's gun
We must put out the fire of conflict and chaos with our love.
Fill these empty words
Let's fill this void with meaningful content and shed some light on the reality.
Give a man what he deserves
We must treat everyone with fairness and give them what they deserve.
Yeah, sit and watch it all
Sometimes we must sit back, relax and observe the world around us.
Hear the people call
Let's listen to what people have to say and what they wish to express.
And when you've heard enough
Once we have listened to enough, let's step out of the limits of our restricted zone.
Get limitless in love
We must liberate ourselves from constraints and become infinite and unlimited in love.
Contributed by Adam N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christy Vanden
Wow, an amazing production...great song...moving.
ruffydogg
Five stars+ for Misty and & Limits and kudos to Jess Earnshaw for such an awesome & imaginative video!!!
Mimi Martínez
Wonderful song! It's really beautiful :)
Alain Lovelyvoices
The song is amazing!!! You look beautiful but you look so different without your glasses Anyway I love your music and your voice!!
Sidmouth Fringe Sessions
Powerful, emotional stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Tesia Blonski
I love love love your song. It is so beautiful <3 :)
Honus Wagner
That is amazing.
Jayne Doh
Awesome video and song, Misty!
PicledH
Amazing song.
Qonqwon
2:23 emotions on the right killed me.