Common Ground
Sierra Lyrics


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I say it's red
You say it's blue
I say it's a lie
You say it's the truth
How far have we traveled
Down this of extremes
I used to know you
You used to know me

Can we find some common ground
Where we can stand
And turn our hearts around
Can we find a place to leave
What's pulling us down
Can we find a way to find some
Common ground

It was so easy
When we first met
We lived all those moments
We'll never forget
But time has a habit
Of drawing a line
That makes a distinction
From your way and mine

All the distance between us
Would disappear today
If we could trace back the footsteps




That led us separate ways
I know it's not too late

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Sierra's song "Common Ground" are about two people who used to know each other well, but have grown apart due to their differing opinions and beliefs. The verses suggest that they disagree on almost everything, with one person claiming that something is red while the other argues that it is blue. They can't agree on whether or not something is true or a lie, and the distance between them has grown as a result of their constant bickering. Despite this, the chorus presents a hopeful message. It asks whether they can set aside their differences and find some common ground, a place where they can turn their hearts around and start again. The song speaks to the notion that even when people seem to be irreversibly divided, they can find a way to come together if they are willing to try.


Overall, "Common Ground" is a plea for understanding and connection in a world that feels increasingly polarized. It acknowledges that relationships take time and effort, and that sometimes people grow apart. However, it also suggests that it is possible to bridge gaps and find a way back to one another if both parties are open to it.


Line by Line Meaning

I say it's red
My opinion is that it is red


You say it's blue
Your opinion is that it is blue


I say it's a lie
I believe it is false


You say it's the truth
You believe it is true


How far have we traveled
We have come a long way


Down this road of extremes
A path far from what we agree with


I used to know you
We were once familiar with each other


You used to know me
You were once familiar with me


Can we find some common ground
Is it possible for us to agree on something?


Where we can stand
To have a position to begin with


And turn our hearts around
To change our feelings


Can we find a place to leave
Can we find somewhere to forget


What's pulling us down
What is causing the tension between us


Can we find a way to find some
Is it possible to do something to reach some


Common ground
To have a similar viewpoint


It was so easy
It was not difficult


When we first met
At the initial meeting


We lived all those moments
We experienced all those times


We'll never forget
We'll always have those memories


But time has a habit
Time has a tendency


Of drawing a line
Of separating people over time


That makes a distinction
That creates a difference


From your way and mine
From our different paths


All the distance between us
The space between us


Would disappear today
Would vanish right now


If we could trace back the footsteps
If we could go back to the past


That led us separate ways
That took us in different directions


I know it's not too late
I believe it's not too late




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CONNIE RAE HARRINGTON, WENDI FOY GREEN

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