Cumbersome
Seven Mary Three Lyrics
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I guess the stones are coming too fast for her now
You know I'd like to believe this nervousness will pass
All the stones that are thrown are building up a wall
I have become cumbersome to this world
I have become cumbersome to my girl
Resurrect those bridges with an ancient glance
But my old stone face can't seem to bring her down
She remembers bridges, burns them to the ground
I have become cumbersome to this world
I have become cumbersome to my girl
Too heavy too light, too black or too white, too wrong or too right, today or
Tonight
Cumbersome
Too rich or too poor, she's wanting me less and I'm wanting her more
The bitter taste is cumbersome
There is a balance between two worlds
One with an arrow and a cross
Regardless of the balance life has become
Cumbersome
Too heavy too light, too black or too white, too wrong or too right, today or
Tonight
Cumbersome
Too rich or too poor, she's wanting me less and I'm wanting her more
The bitter taste is cumbersome
No, yeah I know now, know
Know now, know yeah
Your life has become cumbersome
The lyrics of Seven Mary Three's 'Cumbersome' convey a story of feeling bogged down and weighed down by the world and relationships. The first verse contains references to both Goliath and David, suggesting a power struggle in a relationship. The singer feels like he's being overwhelmed by the amount of criticism and hostility being thrown at him. He notes that he's become 'cumbersome' to both the world and his girl, indicating that he's become an unwanted burden. He believes that the problems he's experiencing are building a wall, creating a barrier between him and those around him.
The second verse speaks to the idea of reconciliation and regret. The singer is acknowledging that he would like to reconcile with his past mistakes and mend broken bridges. However, he feels that his 'old stone face' is preventing him from doing so. He notes that his girl remembers the bridges from their past, but she's already burned them down. The third verse brings up the idea of balance between two worlds, one with 'an arrow and a cross.' Regardless of this balance, life has become 'cumbersome,' suggesting a sense of chaos and disorder. The bitterness of the situation has become too much to bear. The repetition of the phrase 'too heavy too light' in the chorus further emphasizes the idea of feeling weighed down.
Line by Line Meaning
She calls me Goliath and I wear the David mask
She sees me as the powerful one, but I feel small and weak
I guess the stones are coming too fast for her now
She can't handle the pressure and criticism coming her way
You know I'd like to believe this nervousness will pass
I hope this anxiety and discomfort will go away soon
All the stones that are thrown are building up a wall
The constant attacks and negativity are creating a barrier between us
I have become cumbersome to this world
I feel like a burden and out of place in this world
I have become cumbersome to my girl
My struggles and issues are taking a toll on my relationship with her
I'd like to believe we could reconcile the past
I hope we can make things right and move forward from our mistakes
Resurrect those bridges with an ancient glance
Rebuild our connection with a deep understanding of each other
But my old stone face can't seem to bring her down
My stoic demeanor can't make her forgive or open up to me
She remembers bridges, burns them to the ground
She holds onto past hurts and grudges, destroying any chance of reconciliation
Too heavy too light, too black or too white, too wrong or too right, today or tonight
No matter what I do or say, it's never good enough or exactly what she wants
Too rich or too poor, she's wanting me less and I'm wanting her more
Our different levels of success and desire are causing a distance between us
The bitter taste is cumbersome
The negative feelings and experiences are becoming overwhelming and unbearable
There is a balance between two worlds
Life has a balance of good and bad, light and dark, joy and pain
One with an arrow and a cross
One world represents love and the other represents sacrifice
Regardless of the balance life has become
Even with this balance, life has still become difficult and burdensome
No, yeah I know now, know
I finally understand my situation and struggles
Know now, know yeah
I am aware of what's going on and what needs to change
Your life has become cumbersome
Your life has also become overwhelming and difficult to handle
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jason Pollock, Jason Ross
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@susankwiatkowski329
A!
@jethro1177
One of the best bands of the 90s, been jamming out to 90s music for weeks
@steveyarnell2.o
Fuk ya
@alvinmoore6673
I love it love it, love it!!!
@bessiebell6218
I want to go..u got room...lol
@ShamusOGrady2
I occasionally play this at my local bar. No one has heard of the song, but i always get a, "That was a good song." from everyone sitting around the bar when i play it.
@jonathanrainis7672
OMG! what bar do you go to?
@cn9130
A few around CT....its just fun to do every now and then
@scoobygotsnacks
What rock is this Bar under? Never Heard Cumbersome?