I Just Might
Ryan Adams Lyrics

The light is harsh as it's breaking through the blinds
Sunlight shining through the window creates a strong, glaring light that illuminates everything in the room.

Shadows on the wall cross my face in black lines
As the sunlight hits the blinds, it creates shadows on the wall that moves to cross his face.

I'm so disconnected at the foot of the bed
He feels emotionally and mentally detached while sitting at the end of the bed.

Don't know what to say, don't know what I said
He feels unsure of himself and does not remember what he said before.

Maybe every promise anybody makes is destined for the rocks
He thinks that making promises leads only to disappointment and failure.

The longer it takes
Over time, the chances of a promise being broken increase.

Daylight is so close I can almost taste it
He can sense that a new day is coming soon.

It's all I got, it's not right
Despite his hope for a new day, he feels that it's not enough.

Everything is broken in my mind
He feels that his thoughts and emotions are all in a state of chaos and confusion.

Ain't no place to run
He feels as though he has nowhere to go.

Ain't no place to hide
He believes that there is no way to avoid or escape his problems.

Don't wanna lose control
He fears losing his composure or emotional stability.

Baby I just might
Despite his fear of losing control, he knows that it is a possibility.

Black candle, fire on the fuse
He visualizes a fuse burning down toward a black candle, possibly representing his own emotions.

Shaking in the wind like a lame excuse
His emotions are unstable and unpredictable, like a flimsy excuse.

Never leave the house, barely leave the room
He is stuck in one place and feels trapped.

Got nothing to say, got nothing to prove
He feels that he has no words or actions that would be meaningful or convincing.

Hell is rising in front of my face
He feels overwhelmed by difficult and painful emotions.

I'm free from desires, I rise above the maze
Despite his struggles, he feels that he is able to see his problems more objectively and rise above them.

Every step I take, closer to the sun
He feels that with each small success, he is getting closer to a brighter future.

Darkness is so loud, surrounding everyone
He feels that darkness and negativity are pervasive and inescapable.

Ghosts dwell in the streets from a hit and run
He may be reflecting on past mistakes or trauma.

Keep your head down
He advises himself to stay focused and keep moving forward.

Keep your eyes shut tight
He suggests that he needs to protect himself from negative influences.

You make a wish, you want it to come true
He thinks about the power of hope and desire.

But somewhere underneath all the hope is the truth
He recognizes that hope can also be misleading or unrealistic.

Prayers go unanswered
He feels disappointed or disillusioned by a lack of response from a higher power.

You're waiting for the proof
He desires some kind of evidence that his prayers or wishes will come true.

Lost out in the darkness, looking for the light
He feels lost or confused, searching for some kind of guidance or positivity.

Think I'm gonna run
Despite his search for light, he is considering running away from his problems.

Baby I just might
He acknowledges that he may give in to his desire to run away.