Gravity
Terri Hendrix Lyrics
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The world spins by as I fly off into another state
Why - do we crash into the blue?
Why - does a high never last into the blue?
All you have to blame it on is gravity
In you, in me, in me
I dreamed I was a satellite
Doing circles 'round the earth
Why - do we crash into the blue?
Why - does a high never last into the blue?
All you have to blame it on is gravity in you,
I have a lot of gravity in me
All you have to blame it on is gravity in you,
I have a lot of gravity in me
Mayday I'm comin down
Mayday I'm gonna crash
I wake in bed in a cold sweat
And think of all these prayers I should have asked
Why - do we crash into the blue?
Why - does a high never last into the blue?
All you have to blame it on is gravity
In you, I have a lot of gravity in me
All you have to blame it on is gravity
In you, I have a lot of gravity in me
Why?
Why?
Terri Hendrix's "Gravity" is a powerful rumination on the cycles of life, love, and mortality that shape our human experience. The lyrics, written with Hendrix's trademark grace and lyricism, paint a vivid picture of existential turmoil and loss as the singer freefalls through space and dreams of being a satellite wheeling around the earth.
The song's refrain - "Why do we crash into the blue? Why does a high never last into the blue? All you have to blame it on is gravity in you, in me" - speaks to the way that the forces that govern our lives and emotions are often beyond our control. The singer is disoriented and confused, unsure of where they are going or why, but they are drawn inexorably towards their fate - crashing inevitably into the earth, into the "blue" that represents both the sky and the sea.
The metaphor of gravity is a powerful one, illustrating both the way that we are bound to the earth and constrained by the physical realities of our bodies, and the way that we are pulled towards each other in passionate and sometimes destructive relationships. Ultimately, though, the song suggests that even in the midst of our confusion and pain, we are connected by the force of gravity - to each other, to the planet we live on, and to the universe beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
Freefall off the mountain freefall into space
I am falling uncontrollably, like descending from a mountain or floating in space.
The world spins by as I fly off into another state
As I fall, the world keeps moving, and I am experiencing some kind of transition.
Why - do we crash into the blue?
Why do we experience a hard landing or failure when we take risks?
Why - does a high never last into the blue?
Why can't we keep up the good feelings that come with taking risks?
All you have to blame it on is gravity
We are all subject to the forces that work against us, and we can only blame our failures on the laws of nature.
In you, in me, in me
These laws apply to all of us, and we are all in this together.
I dreamed I was a satellite
I had a vision of myself in orbit, unbound by the laws of gravity.
Doing circles 'round the earth
I was unbound by the laws of gravity, moving around the planet without fear of falling.
I woke to find myself entwined in a blanket of dirt
I woke up and realized that I was back on the ground, and possibly struggling in some way.
Mayday I'm comin down
I am in trouble and need help getting back on my feet.
Mayday I'm gonna crash
I am in a dire situation and need support to avoid failure.
I wake in bed in a cold sweat
I am feeling a sense of fear or dread in my waking life.
And think of all these prayers I should have asked
I am realizing that I have not prepared myself enough for the challenges I am facing.
Why?
I am questioning why life is so unpredictable and difficult.
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