Walls
St. John Lyrics
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Just give it time
Try your best to smile
Give her lengths of love
But the body is gone
Body is gone
Evening is slime
What a waste of time
And although you still get by
Searching for the things
That make you come alive
It goes down to this
It's a-why you're here
Oh, why you walk
Fondle candy wall
Open hands
Well, that's the style
Bones crack many years
These gamut boys
Millionaires
Take me out on a ride
I like you well enough
To give you mother's arc
The streaks survives, in the night
The streaks survives, in the night
The streaks survives, in the night
The streaks survives, in the night
The streaks survives, in the night
The streaks survives, in the night
The lyrics to St. John's song Walls seem to be reflective of a persona that is going through difficult times in their life. The opening lyrics of "leave it what it is, just give it time, try your best to smile" seem to imply that things aren't going the way they should, but the only way to get through the situation is to wait it out and keep a positive attitude. The following line of "give her lengths of love but the body is gone" adds to the melancholy imagery that the persona is trying to convey. It would appear that despite the persona's best efforts to love and be loved, there are obstacles prevent them from fully experiencing that love.
The following verse seems to take a different direction by referencing a "candy wall" and other obscure imagery. It could be interpreted as a metaphor for the distractions and superficial pleasures that people indulge in to distract themselves from their problems. However, despite the distractions, the persona is still "searching for the things that make you come alive" which could imply that there is hope for better days to come.
The final verse is the most mysterious with the appearance of "gamut boys" and "mother's arc." The phrase "bones crack many years" could symbolize the hardships and trials that the persona has had to endure to get where they are today. The repetition of "the streaks survive, in the night" could represent the idea that even though times are hard, there is still a glimmer of hope or possibility for change.
Overall, Walls appears to be a poignant and introspective song that explores the emotions and struggles of someone going through difficult times in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
So leave it what it is
Accept the current situation without trying to change it.
Just give it time
Wait and let time heal the situation.
Try your best to smile
Make an effort to keep a positive attitude and move forward.
Give her lengths of love
Give ample amounts of love to someone.
But the body is gone
The physical form of something or someone is no longer present.
Fondle candy wall
Indulge in something sweet and possibly deceptive.
Evening is slime
The night is associated with negative and suspicious aspects.
What a waste of time
Expressing disappointment at the amount of time lost on a fruitless venture.
And although you still get by
Despite the challenges faced, one continues to persevere and survive.
Searching for the things
Looking for experiences or activities that bring joy and excitement.
That make you come alive
Those experiences that provide a feeling of aliveness and vitality.
It goes down to this
Ultimately, it all boils down to this.
It's a-why you're here
The purpose or reason for your existence.
Oh, why you walk
The driving force or motivation behind one's actions and choices.
Open hands
Being receptive and open to new opportunities and experiences.
Well, that's the style
This is the way it is done or the method that works best for someone.
Bones crack many years
The physical toll on the body over a long period of time.
These gamut boys
A group of people with a wide range of abilities and expertise.
Millionaires
Individuals who have accumulated a significant amount of wealth.
Take me out on a ride
Allow me to experience something new and exciting with you.
I like you well enough
I am fond of you, but not necessarily in a romantic way.
To give you mother's arc
To entrust something valuable or important to someone.
The streaks survives, in the night
Something or someone endures despite the darkness or adversity.
The streaks survives, in the night
Something or someone endures despite the darkness or adversity.
The streaks survives, in the night
Something or someone endures despite the darkness or adversity.
The streaks survives, in the night
Something or someone endures despite the darkness or adversity.
The streaks survives, in the night
Something or someone endures despite the darkness or adversity.
The streaks survives, in the night
Something or someone endures despite the darkness or adversity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Maya Postepski, Robert Alfons
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