Face to Face
Teddy Holly Lyrics
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About the end of any day
Is you get to go home
But when that home is changed
And life is increasingly strange
And you're like a rolling stone
Maybe it never will
But staring face to face with life is how
It becomes a thrill
Oh and my family feels so far
And all I've got is my guitar
But its all I need
Oh and my life's a story book
And pages turn too fast to look
So you'll never ever see
Whats in front of me
Well it probably doesn't all add up right now
Maybe it never will
But staring face to face with life is how
It becomes a thrill
Show me what I have to do
To know I'm gonna make it through in time
In time
Show me what I have to say
To know I'm gonna be ok in time
In time
The first verse reflects on the consolation of going home at the end of a day. However, the lyrics suggest that when home becomes changed and life becomes increasingly unfamiliar, it can feel like being a rolling stone, constantly moving and uncertain. The uncertainty and confusion may make it difficult to understand or make sense of everything happening. Yet, the lyrics also convey that facing life head-on, with all its challenges and uncertainties, can be thrilling and exciting.
The second verse reveals a sense of distance from the family, with only the guitar as a companion. Despite this, the singer asserts that the guitar is all they need. The mention of life being a story book with pages turning too fast suggests the fleeting nature of time and the difficulty in fully grasping or appreciating the present moment. The singer emphasizes that whatever lies ahead is unseen and unknown to others.
The chorus repeats the idea that everything may not make sense at the moment or ever, but facing life head-on is what makes it exciting and fulfilling. It suggests that rather than trying to make sense of everything, embracing the experience of being face to face with life is what brings satisfaction.
The final lines express a desire for guidance and reassurance. The singer asks to be shown what they need to do and say in order to navigate through life and find peace. The repetition of "in time" emphasizes the need for patience and the understanding that things will eventually fall into place.
Overall, these lyrics capture the feeling of uncertainty and change in life, while also highlighting the excitement and fulfillment that comes from embracing the unknown and facing life's challenges directly. It encourages the listener to find contentment in the present moment and trust that things will work out in due time.
Line by Line Meaning
The good thing you can say
One positive aspect that can be mentioned
About the end of any day
Regarding the conclusion of each day
Is you get to go home
You have the opportunity to return to your residence
But when that home is changed
However, if that place of residence is altered
And life is increasingly strange
And the experiences in life are becoming more unfamiliar
And you're like a rolling stone
And you feel like a wanderer without a fixed destination
Well it probably doesn't all add up right now
Currently, everything may not make complete sense
Maybe it never will
Perhaps it won't ever make complete sense
But staring face to face with life is how
However, directly confronting life is the way
It becomes a thrill
It transforms into an exhilarating experience
Oh and my family feels so far
Moreover, I perceive a great distance from my family
And all I've got is my guitar
And all I possess is my guitar
But its all I need
Yet, it fulfills all my requirements
Oh and my life's a story book
Furthermore, my life resembles a narrative book
And pages turn too fast to look
Where the pages swiftly turn, preventing me from observing
So you'll never ever see
Consequently, you will never witness
Whats in front of me
What lies ahead of me
Show me what I have to do
Reveal to me the actions I must undertake
To know I'm gonna make it through in time
To possess certainty that I will endure successfully
In time
Eventually
Show me what I have to say
Demonstrate to me the words I must express
To know I'm gonna be okay in time
To have reassurance that I will be fine eventually
In time
Eventually
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Written by: Teddy Holly
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