Cannonball
Prang Lyrics


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In the light
Does she know?
All I wanted was to sit and talk about it
No
If there are just three kinds of friendship
Would you say this one was ending?
Those lies, damned lies, that's life
If you want to steal away my soul
It's yours
You know
If you want to leave it well alone
That cannonball just found a home
Say
Won't you say?
Little words in my ear
If there are just three kinds of lie
Would you say I got it right?
Those eyes, those eyes
Stay
Won't you stay?
Little birds around my head
Blurred lines
How can it all be just one sky?
Keep yours, take mine
If you want to steal away my soul
It's yours
You know
If you want to leave it well alone
That cannonball just found a home
If you want to steal away my soul
It's yours
You know
If you want to leave it well alone
That cannonball just found a home
If you want to steal away my soul
It's yours
You know




If you want to leave it well alone
That cannonball just found a home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Prang's song "Cannonball" are open to interpretation, but they seem to be about a relationship that is on the verge of ending, with the singer asking if their friend knows that it's going to happen. They mention wanting to talk about things, but it seems like it may be too late. The singer asks if there are only three kinds of friendship, and wonders if this particular one is coming to an end. They also reference lies and the concept of stealing one's soul.


The chorus repeats the idea of a cannonball finding a home, indicating that the end of the relationship may not be entirely negative. The second verse includes references to blurred lines and a shared sky, perhaps indicating that even though this particular relationship is ending, there is still a sense of shared experience between the two people involved. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that the cannonball has found a home, whether that's in a new relationship or a new phase of life.


Overall, "Cannonball" seems to be a meditation on the fluidity of relationships and the complexities of moving on from them. The lyrics are poetic and open-ended, leaving much to the imagination of the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

In the light
In the brightness of day


Does she know?
Is she aware?


All I wanted was to sit and talk about it
My only desire was to have a conversation about it


No
But unfortunately that didn't happen


If there are just three kinds of friendship
Assuming there are only three types of relationships that can exist between people


Would you say this one was ending?
Do you think this particular relationship is coming to an end?


Those lies, damned lies, that's life
Falsehoods are commonplace, an unfortunate reality of existence


If you want to steal away my soul
If you desire to take possession of my innermost self


It's yours
It is yours for the taking


You know
I'm sure you understand


If you want to leave it well alone
If you'd rather just leave things as they are


That cannonball just found a home
Then that explosive force has settled comfortably in its new abode


Say
Please say


Won't you say?
Would you kindly speak?


Little words in my ear
Whispers of short phrases close to my hearing organs


If there are just three kinds of lie
Assuming there are only three types of falsehoods that exist


Would you say I got it right?
Do you think I accurately identified the type of lie that was told?


Those eyes, those eyes
The gaze, that all-encompassing look


Stay
Please remain


Won't you stay?
Would you kindly remain here with me?


Little birds around my head
Small feathered creatures near my cranium


Blurred lines
Unclear boundaries


How can it all be just one sky?
How is it possible for there to only be one sky above us all?


Keep yours, take mine
Keep your belongings and take mine as well


If you want to steal away my soul
If you desire to take possession of my innermost self


It's yours
It is yours for the taking


You know
I'm sure you understand


If you want to leave it well alone
If you'd rather just leave things as they are


That cannonball just found a home
Then that explosive force has settled comfortably in its new abode


If you want to steal away my soul
If you desire to take possession of my innermost self


It's yours
It is yours for the taking


You know
I'm sure you understand


If you want to leave it well alone
If you'd rather just leave things as they are


That cannonball just found a home
Then that explosive force has settled comfortably in its new abode




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Written by: Dan Johnson

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