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Paper Umbrella
Second Person Lyrics
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you're afloat in an angry tide
does it feel like home?
or does it feel like suicide?
you're so sharp
that you cut yourself sometimes
and your devices go to waste,
because they're running around with your design.
you feel as useless as a paper umbrella in a storm,
it's funny how the weather can go wrong.
and you're without your outer shell,
I just want to know if I can help,
or can anything be done?
your head's so heavy,
let's get the weight from off of your chest.
come on baby, don't fear the people you know best.
you're a soldier now,
and you're going off to war,
what are you crying for?
you feel as useless as a paper umbrella in a storm,
it's funny how the weather can go wrong.
and you're without your outer shell,
and I just want to know if I can help, baby,
I just want to know if I can help.
I would do for you
whatever could be done.
oh, all I can do is look at you retreating to the skies.
oh, nothing grounds you now,
you haven't got the anchor off your alibi.
all I can say is
suns will set and rise again. (?)
but I will do for you
whatever can be done.
your head's so heavy,
let's get the weight from off of your chest.
come on, baby, don't fear the people you love best.
The song "Paper Umbrella" by Second Person describes the feeling of being lost and helpless in a chaotic world. The singer addresses someone who is struggling with their own thoughts and emotions, someone who is floating in an angry tide and feeling useless like a paper umbrella in a storm. The singer expresses concern and a desire to help, to take the weight off the person's chest and provide a safe haven from the storm.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and fragility, but also a message of hope and love. The metaphor of the paper umbrella emphasizes the temporary and fragile nature of human existence, but also the resilience of the human spirit. The person in the song may feel lost and alone, but they are not alone. The singer is there to offer support and compassion, to remind them that they are loved and valued.
Overall, "Paper Umbrella" is a poignant and empathetic song that speaks to the human experience of struggle and resilience. It highlights the power of connection and compassion in times of hardship, and offers a message of hope to anyone who may be feeling lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
you're alone
You are by yourself
you're afloat in an angry tide
You are floating in rough waters
does it feel like home?
Is this situation familiar to you?
or does it feel like suicide?
Or does it feel like you have no control?
you're so sharp
You are intelligent and capable
that you cut yourself sometimes
But sometimes your intelligence causes you harm
and your devices go to waste,
And your creations are not put to use
because they're running around with your design.
Because others are using your ideas without giving you credit
you feel as useless as a paper umbrella in a storm,
You feel ineffective in a difficult situation
it's funny how the weather can go wrong.
It's ironic how things can unexpectedly turn out
and you're without your outer shell,
And you feel exposed
I just want to know if I can help,
I want to offer my assistance
or can anything be done?
Or is this situation beyond repair?
your head's so heavy,
You are burdened by something
let's get the weight from off of your chest.
Let's try to alleviate some of that burden
come on baby, don't fear the people you know best.
Don't be afraid to reach out to those closest to you
you're a soldier now,
You are facing a difficult situation
and you're going off to war,
And you are entering into battle
what are you crying for?
Why are you upset?
and I just want to know if I can help, baby,
I just want to offer my assistance
I would do for you whatever could be done.
I am willing to help in any way possible
oh, all I can do is look at you retreating to the skies.
All I can do is watch you leave
oh, nothing grounds you now,
You feel unanchored
you haven't got the anchor off your alibi.
You have no excuse or justification
all I can say is suns will set and rise again.
All I can offer is hope, things will get better
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.