slow burning
Not Wonk Lyrics
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Just singing out for rain to hold my life
There are quite a few of you being injured
What a ordinary day. I wanna rush out, don't wanna go with you
Take a pill on time not to become a loser
Don't wanna be afraid of even a single night
Perpetual fear makes out to end up soon
Everytime I run against the time that's passing by
Just singing out for rain to hold my life
There are quite a few of you being injured
What a ordinary day. I wanna rush out, don't wanna go with you
For someone like me
Come back to me forever
We are not breathing economy
Come back to me my soul
Come back to me my soul
I wanna be held on everytime I feel that you vanish from next to me
I saw you in the analogy
Everytime I run against the time that's passing by
Just singing out for rain to hold my life
There are quite a few of you needing issues
I wanna sing my soul everytime you want me to sing
The rest of my life
The lyrics to NOT WONK's "Slow Burning" seem to be about the struggle to keep up with the passing of time and the fear of being left behind, as well as the desire to escape the mundane and ordinary aspects of life. The singer expresses a sense of urgency in wanting to rush out and leave behind those who are holding them back. However, they also express a fear of being a loser and of perpetual fear leading to a quick end. The repetition of the line "just singing out for rain to hold my life" could be interpreted as a plea for something to hold onto in the midst of all this chaos.
In the chorus, the singer begs for their soul to come back to them and expresses a need for someone to hold onto in times of uncertainty. The line "We are not breathing economy" is perhaps a statement about society's obsession with productivity and success, which can sometimes cause people to forget about their own wellbeing and what truly matters.
The lyrics continue with a sense of yearning and desperation, with the singer wanting their soul to be held onto and the rest of their life to be spent singing. Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that is constantly moving forward, and the desire for something to hold onto amidst all the chaos and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I run against the time that's passing by
Whenever I try to keep up with the pace of life, which keeps moving forward
Just singing out for rain to hold my life
I am pleading for something to stop the progression of time, so I can cling on to my current state
There are quite a few of you being injured
There are many people hurting from the passage of time, unable to keep up or hold on
What a ordinary day. I wanna rush out, don't wanna go with you
This seems like an everyday experience, but I want to break free from it and not be held back
Take a pill on time not to become a loser
I need to take action now, so I don't end up being defeated by the consequences of my inaction
Don't wanna be afraid of even a single night
I don't want to live in fear, even for a moment, especially not in the dark of night
Perpetual fear makes out to end up soon
Constant anxiety will only lead to a quick demise
Don't wanna be afraid of tightness in my throat
I don't want to be held back by the tightness and anxiety that comes from being overwhelmed
Come back to me forever
I want to hold on to something, even if just a feeling, for eternity
We are not breathing economy
We are not mere machines or numbers, we are human beings with emotions and desires
Come back to me my soul
I am reaching out to my inner self, to reconnect and find strength within
I wanna be held on everytime I feel that you vanish from next to me
I need someone or something to hold onto, whenever I feel like I'm losing my place in the world
I saw you in the analogy
I saw glimpses of you in different places, in different forms, but I still haven't found what I'm looking for
There are quite a few of you needing issues
Many people are struggling with their own personal problems and need help
I wanna sing my soul everytime you want me to sing
I want to express myself freely and authentically, whenever I feel the urge to do so
The rest of my life
I want to spend the remainder of my life living meaningfully, without regret
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.