Grateful
Scarecrow Collection Lyrics
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I am the mountain.
I want to stand still against the wind.
I dip in the ocean
And open my gills for oxygen.
I hand you the incense.
Gonna burn it down with your discipline.
Am I a suspect
Chorus:
Tired of being beaten again
With no answers, no answers.
Tired of eating all these lies,
with no salt and no pepper.
Hook:
I'm finding it hard to express myself
Don't know how to anymore.
I'll find the answers one of these days
But you're there for me so I'm grateful.
You've always been there for me and I'm grateful.
Verse:
Am I a clown
Because everybody laughs but me?
I'm bringing you down.
I'm gonna throw my guitar into the sea.
People stand still.
Just enough for me to breathe.
Fast forward or rewind,
cause I start at the center, of course, for free.
(Hook)
(Chorus 3x)
(Hook)
You've always been there for me and I'm grateful.
You'll always be there for me and I'm grateful.
You've always been there for me and I'm grateful.
The song "Grateful" by Scarecrow collection is a reflective piece about the struggles of life, identity, and finding gratitude in the midst of it all. The opening verse, "I am the mountain, I want to stand still against the wind," sets the tone for the song as the singer feels immovable yet in the face of a powerful force, much like a mountain. The ocean metaphor also showcases the singer's desire to be sustained by something greater than themselves. They offer incense, potentially symbolizing a desire to connect spiritually or to find a source of comfort.
The singer questions their own identity and whether they are being judged by those around them. This idea is reinforced in the second verse when the singer asks if they are a clown because everyone else seems to be happy while they are not. The personal frustration of the singer is evident in lines like "I'm bringing you down" and the potentially destructive act of throwing a guitar in the sea.
Despite the frustration and questions, the chorus and hook offer a sense of hope and appreciation for those who support them. The repetition of the line "You've always been there for me and I'm grateful" shows that even in the midst of uncertainty, relationships can bring stability and positivity. The final line, "You'll always be there for me and I'm grateful," offers a message of loyalty and permanence in a world that can be unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the mountain.
I am trying to be strong and stable, like a mountain.
I want to stand still against the wind.
I want to be resilient and not let life's challenges bring me down.
I dip in the ocean
I am trying to experience life and take risks.
And open my gills for oxygen.
I am trying to be receptive to new experiences and ideas.
I hand you the incense.
I am offering you something symbolic of my respect for you.
Gonna burn it down with your discipline.
I am going to use your guidance and structure to motivate me.
Am I a suspect
Am I being judged or blamed unfairly?
With a bright light over my head once again?
Do I feel exposed or scrutinized?
Am I a clown
Do people think I am a joke?
Because everybody laughs but me?
Am I feeling left out or uncomfortable with the situation?
I'm bringing you down.
I feel like I am negatively affecting those around me.
I'm gonna throw my guitar into the sea.
I am considering giving up on something that brings me joy.
People stand still.
People around me are not moving on with their lives.
Just enough for me to breathe.
I can take advantage of this chance to catch my breath and regroup.
Fast forward or rewind,
I wish I could change the past or accelerate the future.
Cause I start at the center, of course, for free.
I am not sure where to begin or how to proceed, but I will do my best with what I have.
I'm finding it hard to express myself
I am struggling to communicate my feelings and emotions.
Don't know how to anymore.
I have lost my ability to articulate my thoughts and feelings effectively.
I'll find the answers one of these days
I am optimistic that I will eventually overcome my challenges and find the solutions I need.
But you're there for me so I'm grateful.
I appreciate your support and am thankful for your presence in my life.
You've always been there for me and I'm grateful.
I acknowledge and appreciate your constant presence and support in my life.
You'll always be there for me and I'm grateful.
I am grateful for your continued support and know that you will always be there for me.
You've always been there for me and I'm grateful.
I am grateful for your constant presence and support in my life.
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