Prologue
Saint Ivory Lyrics
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Swirling ′round and 'round like cyclones, they start to swarm
Our thoughts and our words cement and start to form
And blow out our breath, ancestors went storms, like
Blowing different than the norm, like
Transform, don′t conform, like
Let it spill out in your core, like
Like your ancestors did before, like
Like your ancestors did before, like
Like your ancestors did before, like
Like your ancestors did before, like
In Saint Ivory's song Prologue, the lyrics discuss the intense emotions and thoughts that can overtake us, using the metaphor of a storm. The metaphor of a storm is powerful as it emphasizes the chaotic, overwhelming nature of these feelings. The lyrics suggest that these feelings are not unique to us, but rather have been experienced by our ancestors before us. The repetition of the phrase "like your ancestors did before" reinforces the idea that we are not alone in feeling this way and that our ancestors have also gone through similar experiences.
The lyrics also highlight the importance of not conforming to societal norms and expectations when dealing with these intense emotions. Instead, we should let our feelings spill out and transform us, rather than trying to suppress them or fit them into preconceived boxes. This message is particularly relevant in a world where people are often expected to hide their emotions or fit into specific molds.
Overall, the song's lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their emotions, knowing that they are not alone in their experiences, and to let those emotions transform them rather than trying to fit into societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Big feelings started like a storm
Overwhelming emotions arise suddenly like a powerful storm
Swirling ′round and 'round like cyclones, they start to swarm
Emotions intensify and become chaotic, like a whirlwind of cyclones
Our thoughts and our words cement and start to form
Our emotions solidify into thoughts and words that shape our experiences
And blow out our breath, ancestors went storms, like
Our breath becomes intertwined with our emotions, just as our ancestors expressed their emotions through storms
Blowing different than the norm, like
We express ourselves uniquely and differently from societal expectations
Transform, don′t conform, like
Instead of conforming to societal norms, transform and be true to oneself
Let it spill out in your core, like
Allow your emotions and true self to be expressed fully from within
Like your ancestors did before, like
Embrace the tradition of expressing emotions honestly and authentically, just as our ancestors did
Like your ancestors did before, like
Continue the legacy of expressing emotions honestly and authentically
Like your ancestors did before, like
Referencing the importance of acknowledging the emotional expression of ancestors multiple times
Like your ancestors did before, like
Honoring the legacy of expressing emotions honestly and authentically, like our ancestors did
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