Net
Randy Coleman Lyrics


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sentimental photographs are messing with my mind images of what we did
and what we left behind it was there for the taking
but we let it slip away leaving us with all the open garbage in our heads allocated instigated to this open wound sitting here inside myself inside this empty room memories come rushing back just like they did before and there before the grace of God I'm coming back for more if you fall I'm here to catch you if you holler I will hear you it's a long fall but there's a net if you search inside you will find me in a place where no one's hiding in a place where no one's been before.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Randy Coleman's song "Net" speak of the decay of memories due to the passage of time, but still, there remains a sense of hope amidst despair. The opening lines speak to the sentimental photographs that cause the singer to ruminate on the past and what could have been. The phrase "it was there for the taking, but we let it slip away" indicates a sense of regret at opportunities missed. The "open garbage in our heads" suggests a mental strain from the weight of memory.


The song's refrain offers a sense of comfort and assurance to the listener. The line "if you fall, I'm here to catch you" indicates a willingness to help others amidst personal struggles. The mention of the "net" offers support when one needs it most, even in moments of deep pain or sadness.


Overall, the song offers a message of hope and support, despite the hardships that life throws our way. It reminds us that we are not alone, and that even in the darkest moments, there is always a way forward.


Line by Line Meaning

sentimental photographs are messing with my mind images of what we did
The nostalgic pictures are causing confusion and disorder in my thoughts as I remember our past experiences together.


and what we left behind it was there for the taking
What we abandoned was something we could have claimed, possessed or achieved before, but we chose not to.


but we let it slip away leaving us with all the open garbage in our heads
We allowed it to slip away, leaving us with unwanted thoughts and mental clutter that clog our minds.


allocated instigated to this open wound sitting here inside myself inside this empty room
Assigned or provoked to this emotional hurt that rests within me, I find myself here in solitude and emptiness.


memories come rushing back just like they did before
Recollections flood my mind forcefully, much like they have done previously.


and there before the grace of God I'm coming back for more
Despite all the obstacles, I am returning for more because of my believing and relying on the divine help and support of God.


if you fall I'm here to catch you if you holler I will hear you
If you stumble, I will be there to help and support you, and if you cry out, I will listen attentively to your call.


it's a long fall but there's a net
Although the journey ahead may be challenging and risky, there is still a safety net to catch and protect you.


if you search inside you will find me in a place where no one's hiding in a place where no one's been before.
If you look within yourself, you will discover my presence in an unexplored place, which no one has ventured to before, where no one is concealing themselves.




Writer(s): Randy Coleman Copyright: Randy Coleman Music, Warner-tamerlane Publishing Corp.

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