Pearl
Paula Cole Lyrics

Humility on Bleecker Street
Being in a humble situation, in a place called Bleecker Street

Exposed my faults until I'm left defeated
Having one's flaws and failures made known, leaving one feeling defeated

It's been three years into this relationship
Having been in a relationship for three years

This is longer than I ever could commit
Feeling that three years is a longer commitment than one could handle

But I feel I'm near
Feeling that one is near to reaching a goal or destination

But I feel my fear
Feeling fear or anxiety despite being close to reaching a goal or destination

I'm standing at the edge of another precipice in life
Feeling on the brink of another major life decision or change

Gotta face my steppenwolf
Having to confront one's inner demons or fears

Gotta drag you through the mud
Having to face difficult situations or conflicts with others

When I get there I will see myself
Realizing one's true identity or character in a challenging situation

I will look for strength within
Finding inner strength to overcome challenges

I will be a better woman
Striving to improve oneself and grow as a person

Hang in there baby, I'm the grain of sand
Assuring someone to hold on and persevere, while emphasizing that one can make a difference no matter how small or insignificant they may feel

Becoming the pearl
Metaphor for transforming from a grain of sand to a valuable pearl, becoming a better version of oneself

There are no roll models in rock 'n' roll
Lack of female role models in the music industry

No women who could have it all
Absence of women who have achieved success in all aspects of their lives

The long career,the man, the happy family
The ideal of having a successful career, fulfilling relationship, and happy family life

And here I stand and god I do demand it
Demanding the right to have a successful and fulfilling life in all aspects

It's dark in here-Don't know who I am
Feeling lost or unsure of one's identity

Memories come-I'm wading through the moon
Memories resurface and one feels as if they are struggling through a difficult and unfamiliar terrain

Evil side-Wants to drag me down
Feeling that one's negative thoughts and emotions are pulling them down

Will power-God,please give me some (I'm hanging onto hope now)
Asking for the strength to persevere and overcome challenges, while still holding onto hope

Baggage from my family
Carrying emotional baggage or issues from one's family upbringing

Going back to therapy
Returning to therapy as a way to work through one's issues and improve oneself

I will kneel, be humble,tow the weight
Choosing to be humble and take on the weight of one's issues and problems