Grounded
Shelby Merry Lyrics
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Waiting for change
And the dust is falling down to rest on my shoulders
(Can you hear the sound
Coming now, coming now
Hear the sound, hear the sound
When we hit the ground running.)
Lead and I'll follow
Lead and I'll follow
When the world's falling down
Will you come when I fall?
Lead and I'll follow
Lead and I'll follow
When the world's falling down
Do you hear the sound?
The lyrics of Shelby Merry's song Grounded describe the anticipation of change and the dust that falls on the singer's shoulders as they wait. The repetition of the phrase "lead and I'll follow" expresses an eagerness to follow someone's lead and a willingness to trust someone else's judgment. The use of the metaphor of the world falling down and the singer falling also suggests a feeling of instability and a need for someone to lean on. The repeated question "do you hear the sound?" perhaps implies that change is coming and the singer is asking the person they are addressing if they are ready for it.
The song seems to be about the vulnerable feeling of waiting for something uncertain and relying on someone else for support. The repetition of the word "waiting" throughout the song emphasizes the anxiety that comes with waiting for a change or a resolution. The use of the phrase "when we hit the ground running" and the repeated question "do you hear the sound?" suggests that something big is about to happen and the singer is asking the person they are addressing if they are ready to face it together.
Overall, the lyrics of Grounded are poetic and emotive, conveying a sense of vulnerability and anticipation for change. The use of metaphor and repetition serves to emphasize the emotions of the singer and the importance of the person they are addressing.
Line by Line Meaning
We have been waiting now
We have felt the passing of time and longed for something new.
Waiting for change
We've anticipated positive transformations in our lives.
And the dust is falling down to rest on my shoulders
But in the meantime, we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders and the strain of life's adversities.
Can you hear the sound
Can you discern the subtle signals of change happening around us?
Coming now, coming now
Change is imminent and we should be prepared for it.
Hear the sound, hear the sound
Listen closely to the signs of change and take heed of them.
When we hit the ground running.
We must be ready to embrace the changes and adapt to them quickly.
Lead and I'll follow
I trust you to guide me through this period of uncertainty and change.
When the world's falling down
When everything is chaotic and uncertain around us.
Will you come when I fall?
Will you be there to support me when things get tough?
Do you hear the sound?
Do you also sense the changes unfolding and are you ready to face them with me?
Writer(s): shelby lynn merry
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