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2. Safe to Say is a four-piece rock outfit hailing from the Bronx, New York. Since the band’s formation in late 2008, Safe To Say has independently released two full length albums, the latter of which is available for free download at www.purevolume.com/safetosaynyc. Safe To Say has quickly gained a loyal following in and around the New York area, performing frequently at prestigious venues including the Nokia Theatre and Webster Hall. Within the last 6 months they've shared the stage with Badfish, Cash Cash, I Am The Avalanche, Patent Pending, Weatherstar, This Condition, Secret Secret Dino Club, For The Foxes, and Kelsey and the Chaos to name a few. They are currently working on their third release, one that they think will best represent their cohesive, driven sound.
Once In A While
Safe To Say Lyrics
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This sickness flies by my head on most days, but once in a while I let it pull me away.
Where shimmer is as silver does.
Where home wasn’t a house but it was the sense of changing like moths.
At a stained glass window comes weathers fade.
Pull me away.
But I’ve seen worse.
Let in bloom, repeat it in rebirth.
The lyrics to Safe to Say’s song “Once in a While” speak about the cyclical nature of life and the idea that, although we will all inevitably go through difficult times and periods of struggle, it’s important to keep perspective and focus on the moments of beauty and joy that also come our way. The opening lines describe the way that fall gives way to winter - a time of darkness and bleakness when the colorful world becomes black and white. This sense of fading into nothingness is echoed in the singer’s description of a sickness that haunts them, but which they are able to resist most days. However, occasionally they succumb to the darkness and let themselves be pulled away from the beauty of life.
The next few lines hint at a more positive perspective, suggesting that there are moments when the world shimmers like silver and when the singer feels the beauty of transformation. They evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when “home” was more about the feeling of change and growth than any specific physical location. The chorus serves as a reminder that although there will be times of struggle, the singer has “seen worse” and knows that life will continue to cycle through ups and downs. They encourage themselves to “let in bloom” and embrace the possibility of rebirth and regeneration. Finally, the song ends with the poignant reminder that we all need to “let live, once in a while” - to step back and remember to appreciate the simple beauty of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Fall windows fade like old stained glass, when colours drain in black and white for winter days.
The changing colors of fall reminds me of the fading of old stained glass, as if it's losing its brightness and vibrancy. It's like everything turns into shades of black and white, as winter days approach.
This sickness flies by my head on most days, but once in a while I let it pull me away.
I often try to forget about my sickness and carry on with my life, but sometimes it becomes overwhelming and I can't help but let it consume me for a little while.
Where shimmer is as silver does.
I long for a place where everything is as shiny and beautiful as silver, where nothing is dull or bland.
Where home wasn’t a house but it was the sense of changing like moths.
Home to me is not just a physical building, but a feeling of growth and transformation like that of moths as they shed their old selves and become something new.
At a stained glass window comes weathers fade.
As I stand in front of a stained glass window, I am reminded of how weather changes and everything fades away eventually.
Pull me away.
Sometimes I need someone or something to pull me away from my struggles and give me a new perspective.
But I’ve seen worse.
Despite my struggles, I know that things could be worse and I am grateful for what I have.
Let in bloom, repeat it in rebirth.
I want to let new things come into my life, to bloom and grow. And when things die or end, I want to embrace that as a chance for rebirth and new beginnings.
And let live, once in a while.
Every once in a while, I need to remind myself to let go of control and just let things be, to simply live in the moment and enjoy life as it comes.
Contributed by Elijah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.