Ledge
The Long Lost Somethins Lyrics
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You could whisper
But know that usually bothers me
I once dropped my legs off a ledge in Kentucky
I just sat back in peace and watched them dangle
It wouldn't have bothered me if I lost my balance while they were intertangled
I was desperate then and I'm desperate still
An ounce of pain could lead me to you or turn me the other way
Do I know the Lord?
Well, I hardly know myself
I'm my own backbreaker, never cared taker
It's not pleasant to admit
Goddamn, I'm cold
Will you finally warm my soul?
Well, the red in my eyes really brings out the blue
I said "Goddamn, I'm cold
Will you finally warm my soul?"
I once dropped my legs off a ledge in Kentucky
I just sat back in peace and watched them dangle
It wouldn't have bothered me if I lost my balance while they were intertangled
I was desperate then and I'm desperate still
I'm desperate still
In the first paragraph, the singer is sharing a vulnerable moment where they talk about trying to start a fire using their torn t-shirt as kindling. There's an element of desperation in this action, perhaps symbolizing a need for warmth or comfort. The mention of someone whispering but also acknowledging that it usually bothers the singer suggests a complex relationship dynamic where even acts of care or intimacy may be challenging for them.
Moving on to the second paragraph, the singer vividly recounts a scene where they dropped their legs off a ledge in Kentucky. This act of daring or recklessness is described with a sense of detachment, as they calmly watched their legs dangle over the edge. The statement about it not bothering them if they lost their balance while their legs were intertangled hints at a mindset of accepting consequences without fear. The repeated declaration of being desperate conveys a persistent feeling of longing or urgency that seems to characterize the singer's state of mind.
In the third paragraph, the singer reflects on the role of pain in their life, suggesting that it can either lead them towards someone or push them away. The uncertainty in their relationship with a higher power ("Do I know the Lord? Well, I hardly know myself") adds another layer of introspection and doubt. The admission of being their own "backbreaker" and not a caretaker conveys a sense of self-reproach and a struggle with personal responsibility. The plea for warmth at the end reveals a deep-seated need for emotional connection and solace.
The final paragraph circles back to the image of dropping their legs off the ledge in Kentucky, reinforcing the theme of risk-taking or daring actions. The reference to the red in their eyes bringing out the blue suggests a heightened emotional state or inner turmoil. The repeated refrain of feeling cold and asking to have their soul warmed symbolizes a desire for comfort, understanding, and perhaps a sense of belonging. Overall, the lyrics convey a mix of vulnerability, longing, and a search for warmth amidst moments of detachment and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
And I could try to tear my tshirt for some kindling
I am willing to do whatever it takes to create a flame, even if it means tearing my tshirt.
You could whisper
You may speak softly to me.
But know that usually bothers me
Although you may whisper, it may still bother me.
I once dropped my legs off a ledge in Kentucky
There was a time when I let my legs dangle off a ledge in Kentucky.
I just sat back in peace and watched them dangle
I calmly observed as they dangled in the air.
It wouldn't have bothered me if I lost my balance while they were intertangled
Even if I had slipped and fallen while my legs were intertwined, it wouldn't have troubled me.
I was desperate then and I'm desperate still
I was in a state of desperation back then, and that feeling persists.
I'm desperate still
I still feel desperate.
An ounce of pain could lead me to you or turn me the other way
A small amount of pain could either draw me closer to you or push me in the opposite direction.
Do I know the Lord?
Am I familiar with the divine?
Well, I hardly know myself
In truth, I have a limited understanding of who I am.
I'm my own backbreaker, never cared taker
I am the one who causes my own pain and suffering, never receiving care or assistance.
It's not pleasant to admit
Acknowledging this fact is not easy.
Goddamn, I'm cold
I feel cold and disconnected.
Will you finally warm my soul?
Could you be the one to bring warmth and comfort to my soul?
Well, the red in my eyes really brings out the blue
The redness in my eyes contrasts with the blue, creating a striking effect.
I said 'Goddamn, I'm cold
I exclaimed that I am cold and distant.
Will you finally warm my soul?'
Are you the one who will provide the warmth my soul needs?
I once dropped my legs off a ledge in Kentucky
There was a time when I let my legs dangle off a ledge in Kentucky.
I just sat back in peace and watched them dangle
I peacefully observed as they swayed in the air.
It wouldn't have bothered me if I lost my balance while they were intertangled
Even if I had fallen while my legs were intertwined, it wouldn't have troubled me.
I was desperate then and I'm desperate still
I felt desperate back then, and that feeling remains.
I'm desperate still
The desperation still lingers within me.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jake Wheeler
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