Giant
Seven Day Diary Lyrics
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I started to grow again
I became a giant and I could see
Then I could see as a giant
The furniture was so much smaller
My grandma was the size of a flea
The ceiling rose and rose
To accommodate my grandness
The reality of life as a giant
The reality of life as a giant
Fear and pain subsiding to make room
For compassion taking over as we grew taller
As giants our vision increased
And we could see, we could see
The sky coming out of our foreheads
Eyes in the clouds sight beaming down
At everything, at everything
The reality of life as a giant
The reality of life as a giant
The reality
For good
For good
For good
The old house gone the dog's dead
The new house way too new
As giants we had to go away
Back to our castles up in the sky
Where cars crash and people scream
And the inside of my ear bleeds
With the reality Of life as a giant
The reality of life as a giant
The reality of life as a giant
The reality of life as a giant
The lyrics to Seven Day Diary's song, "Giant," are both abstract and contemplative. At first glance, the song seems to be about growing taller and physically becoming a giant. However, a closer look reveals a more metaphorical interpretation. The lyrics speak of growing both physically and emotionally, with growth symbolized by the metaphor of a giant. The song is filled with vivid imagery that brings the listener into the songwriter's world of self-discovery and change.
The first verse speaks of the moment when growth begins at the age of 22. The songwriter asserts that they are becoming a giant who can see the world from a new perspective. The furniture seems smaller, grandparents are mere fleas, and even the ceiling rises to accommodate their grandness. The mention of the other person being grand too indicates that this growth is occurring both inside and outside of themselves.
The second verse uses sky imagery to describe the feeling of growth. The sky is coming out of the songwriter's forehead, and eyes in the clouds see everything. This reflects an increase in perception and a new ability to see the world with clarity. The chorus repeats the phrase "the reality of life as a giant," driving home the importance of this transformation. The final verse speaks of leaving the past behind as giants and returning to the world of humans, where there is chaos and confusion. The inside of the songwriter's ear bleeds, indicating that this return is not without pain or struggle.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a contemplative and metaphorical reflection on the process of growing and changing, with growth represented visually through the image of becoming a giant. The songwriter's use of vivid imagery and detailed descriptions work together to create an emotional and introspective tone.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was 22
Starting at the age of 22, the singer's growth began.
I started to grow again
The singer began growing taller.
I became a giant and I could see
As the singer grew taller, they felt like a giant and gained a new perspective on their surroundings.
Then I could see as a giant
With their newfound height, the singer could see everything in a different way.
The furniture was so much smaller
As a giant, the singer's furniture appeared smaller than before.
My grandma was the size of a flea
The singer's grandmother appeared extremely small due to their increased height.
The ceiling rose and rose
The ceiling appeared to get higher and higher as the singer grew taller.
To accommodate my grandness
Everything around the singer seemed to adjust to their increased size.
And you were grand too
The singer's companion also seemed grand in their eyes.
Fear and pain subsiding to make room
As the singer grew taller, their fear and pain decreased.
For compassion taking over as we grew taller
As the singer grew taller, they felt more compassionate towards others.
As giants our vision increased
Being a giant allowed the singer to see further and perceive more than before.
And we could see, we could see
The singer emphasizes the impact of their newfound vision.
The sky coming out of our foreheads
The singer describes the vision of the sky extending forward from their forehead.
Eyes in the clouds sight beaming down
The singer envisions themselves with eyes in the clouds, overseeing the world from above.
At everything, at everything
The singer emphasizes their ability to see everything with their newfound perspective.
The old house gone the dog's dead
The singer reflects on the loss of their previous life and possessions.
The new house way too new
The singer doesn't feel comfortable in their new lifestyle.
As giants we had to go away
The singer and their companion had to leave their old life behind.
Back to our castles up in the sky
The singer describes their new home as being high up in the sky.
Where cars crash and people scream
The new world where the singer now resides is filled with chaos and danger.
And the inside of my ear bleeds
The singer is physically affected by the loud and chaotic environment around them.
The reality of life as a giant
The singer reflects on the truth about being a giant, including both positive and negative aspects.
The reality
The singer emphasizes the authenticity of their experiences.
For good
The singer emphasizes that their growth brought about positive changes.
For good
The singer repeats the previous line to emphasize its importance.
For good
The singer repeats the previous line to emphasize its importance.
The reality of life as a giant
The singer reflects on the impact that being a giant has had on their life, both positive and negative.
The reality of life as a giant
The singer reflects on the impact that being a giant has had on their life, both positive and negative.
The reality of life as a giant
The singer repeats the previous line to emphasize its importance.
The reality of life as a giant
The singer repeats the previous line to emphasize its importance.
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