Tightrope
New Mexican Disaster Squad Lyrics

Sometimes it feels (like I'm walking on a tightrope).
Life can feel precarious and uncertain, like trying to stay balanced high up on a tightrope.

I jump fast, can't last
I try to make quick progress, but can't sustain it for long.

It's too late to stop (It's too late)
Once I've started down a path, it can be difficult to reverse course or change direction.

Hope is only a shadow now
Optimism and positive expectations have faded into the background, overshadowed by other emotions or experiences.

Sometimes it feels like I'm walking on a TIGHTROPE!
Repeated reminder that life can feel like a precarious balancing act or challenge.

Not seeing forest through trees
Focusing too narrowly on details can cause me to lose sight of the bigger picture or context.

Walk on the wrong side of the street
Making choices that go against social norms or expectations can be difficult or risky.

It shows, I'm beat
The toll of stress, fatigue, or challenges is becoming evident.

Sometimes it feels like I'm breaking down
Persistent challenges or stress can cause a sense of emotional or mental collapse.

Do you know what happens now?
I am uncertain about the consequences or outcome of my choices or actions.

If I was feeling sorry for myself
Even if I were wallowing in self-pity or despair,

I'd still never let myself go
I would not give up or surrender completely.

Like that, even, even if I was walking on a TIGHTROPE!
No matter how difficult or dangerous the situation, I would still try to persevere and maintain balance.

Some people slip, get bruises
Others may make mistakes or experience setbacks, which can be painful or leave lasting effects.

Or worse they're on the street, TIGHTROPE!
Some people face even greater challenges or adversity, such as homelessness or extreme poverty.

(The right path might be hard to decide - the least travelled, or the most tried)
Choosing the best course of action can be uncertain or difficult, whether that means going against the grain or following well-trodden paths.

When the sun comes up and the dark goes to sleep
Metaphor for a new day beginning, when things may seem more hopeful or optimistic.

The forgotten of society rot
People who are marginalized, ignored, or oppressed by society suffer and struggle in ways that may go unseen or unacknowledged.

That's when grown man weep
Even strong or resilient people can succumb to sadness, grief, or pain under certain conditions.

That's when ignoring it stops
There are times when it is no longer possible or acceptable to overlook or dismiss social injustice or personal suffering.

That's how we separate like water and oil
Issues of inequality or difference can divide us as a community, making harmony or cooperation difficult to achieve.

The inner conflict that brings us all apart
Internal struggles or emotional turmoil can have outward consequences or ripple effects.

There's two for the spoil, and only one for the heart
In situations of conflict or competition, there may be winners and losers, but the cost to our humanity can be high.

There's two for the spoil, and only one!
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis and impact.