Harmonics
Oliveray Lyrics
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Watch your hands won't fire
Let the bird into its cage
And you're so right
When it's paralysed
Let the water fill emotion
They would shine
Save yourself the money while you can
Let it buy with an open heart
They wondered ***
'cause you're so right
when they running it's wild
Let the water fill it in
Go, fill it in
They will fight, but they'll never win
Shout! 'cause they're ill
They will fight, but they'll never win
Keep your head tight and the money aside
let them walk and set it free
And you're so right when they runnin it's ***
Let them walk and set it free
Keep your head tight and the money aside
let them walk and set it free
'cause you're so right when they runnin it's ***
let them walk and set it free
The lyrics to Oliveray's song Harmonics are open to interpretation, but they seem to be focusing on themes of control, freedom, and emotions. The opening lines "When you keep a life, watch your hands won't fire, let the bird into its cage" seem to be a warning against trying to control and restrict others. Rather than trying to restrict and constrain others, the song suggests "let them walk and set it free."
The lines "And you're so right when it's paralyzed, let the water fill emotion" may be suggesting that allowing yourself to feel and experience emotions is important, even if those emotions may be difficult or uncomfortable. The repeated lines "They will fight, but they'll never win" may be emphasizing the futility of trying to control and dominate others. The song seems to be suggesting that true freedom and emotional connection can only come from letting go of control and allowing oneself and others to be free.
Overall, the lyrics to Harmonics seem to be encouraging listeners to prioritize emotional connections and freedom over control and domination. The repeated refrain of "let them walk and set it free" suggests that true freedom can only come from releasing control and allowing others to be themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
When you keep a life
When you take responsibility for another being's existence
Watch your hands won't fire
Be careful not to harm or cause damage
Let the bird into its cage
Allow the bird to return to a place of comfort and safety
And you're so right
Your actions are just and correct
When it's paralysed
When it is unable to move or act
Let the water fill emotion
Allow yourself to feel and experience emotions
They would shine
They would stand out and radiate
like a broken child
like a damaged and vulnerable being
Save yourself the money while you can
Save your resources and assets while you still have the opportunity
Let it buy with an open heart
Use your resources with kindness and generosity
They wondered ***
They pondered and inquired about the situation
'cause you're so right
Because your actions are just and correct
when they running it's wild
when things are out of control and unpredictable
Let the water fill it in
Let your emotions and calmness take over and fill in the gaps
Go, fill it in
Take action to make something complete or whole
They will fight, but they'll never win
They may resist and struggle, but in the end they will not succeed
Shout! 'cause they're ill
Express your frustration or anger because they are unwell or troubled
Keep your head tight and the money aside
Be cautious and wise with your resources
let them walk and set it free
Allow them to move and live freely
And you're so right when they runnin it's ***
Your actions are just and correct even when things are chaotic and unpredictable
let them walk and set it free
Allow them to move and live freely
'cause you're so right when they runnin it's ***
Because your actions are just and correct even when things are chaotic and unpredictable
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.