First step
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They twist and turn in me
They rip and burn in me
But a poet dies when he wants to live,
Chooses to be free

I couldn't be in worse condition
I couldn't find a harder time
You wouldn't want to see me
Falling out and in and out of mind

We can only be
What everybody else expected
Everybody else rejected (in me)
And you know that I can't say
A word against what I protected
Everybody else corrected in me

Paralyze
The thoughts inside your head
Erase the words you said
And the emptiest color will color in your soul tonight

I remember all the moments




I remember every game
My inspiration left the very same day that it came

Overall Meaning

In "The First Step," Ra explores the inner turmoil of a poet who struggles to balance the desire for creative expression with the pressure to conform to societal norms. The opening lines reveal the conflicting emotions that he faces, as his words twist and turn within him, causing both pain and inspiration. However, he recognizes that true artistic freedom comes at a great cost--one that requires him to take the first step and choose to live as a free spirit, even if it means sacrificing his own security.


As the song progresses, Ra delves deeper into the poet's struggles, highlighting the difficulty of breaking free from societal expectations. He paints a vivid picture of a man on the brink of a breakdown, hinting at the weight of the burden he carries. Yet despite the odds, he dares to dream of a life beyond the constraints of his surroundings, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps.


What makes "The First Step" stand out as a powerful song is its ability to make listeners think critically about their own lives. We all have moments when we feel trapped, whether by our jobs, relationships, or society at large. But like the poet in the song, we are capable of breaking free and forging a path of our own design. The haunting lyrics and melody combine to create a thought-provoking work of art that captures the essence of the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

They twist and turn in me
My emotions are intense and tumultuous within me.


They rip and burn in me
My emotions are harsh and painful inside of me.


But a poet dies when he wants to live, Chooses to be free
As a creative soul, I cannot live unless I am free to express myself in the art form that I choose.


I couldn't be in worse condition
My situation is terrible and I am in a very bad state of being.


I couldn't find a harder time
I am going through a very difficult phase right now.


You wouldn't want to see me Falling out and in and out of mind
My state of mind is erratic and unpredictable and it might not be pleasant for others to witness.


We can only be What everybody else expected Everybody else rejected (in me)
We tend to conform to society's norms and expectations, even if it means rejecting parts of ourselves that don't fit with those expectations.


And you know that I can't say A word against what I protected Everybody else corrected in me
I cannot speak out against those things which society has told me to protect, even though they were things that others wanted to correct or change in me.


Paralyze The thoughts inside your head Erase the words you said And the emptiest color will color in your soul tonight
If you allow your negative thoughts to take hold and forget what you have said in the past, it will lead to emptiness in your soul.


I remember all the moments I remember every game My inspiration left the very same day that it came
I am nostalgic for the times when I had artistic inspiration, but it always seemed to leave me as soon as it arrived.




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