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Giant
The Mavis's Lyrics
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Dead sleeping giant head
Told all his secrets to me
In his sleep bled up to three
I remember fine
I remember fight
I remember fire
Don't hide
And a raindrop from his cheek
River acid running deep
Burnt tiny holes in his head
I remember now he's dead
I remember fine
I remember fight
I remember fire
Don't hide
Caught in this web of defeat
Sinking down under your seat
You're gonna break with my change
Let us both out of this cage
I remember fine
I remember fight
I remember fire
Don't hide
The Mavis's song "Giant" seems to be about overcoming obstacles and rising above challenges. The giant in the song may be a metaphor for a person or situation that seemed too big to overcome, but the singer is determined to jump over and conquer it. The giant is described as being dead and sleeping, possibly symbolizing that the obstacle has already been conquered, but still weighs heavily on the singer's mind.
The line "Told all his secrets to me, in his sleep bled up to three" may imply that the singer was able to gain insight or understanding of the situation by examining the details or secrets revealed by the giant. The raindrop from the giant's cheek and the river of acid running deep suggest a sense of sadness or regret, but also a strong emotional reaction to the situation. The singer remembers fighting, fire, and not hiding, which may suggest that they have overcome the obstacle by standing up and fighting for themselves.
The second verse brings a shift in perspective, with the focus on the singer being trapped in a "web of defeat" and sinking down, possibly suggesting that the obstacle is not fully conquered yet. However, the singer seems determined to "break with my change" and break free from the cage that they feel trapped in. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of remembering the fire and not hiding when facing obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I could jump over this dead
I have the ability to overcome the obstacles which appear insurmountable.
Dead sleeping giant head
The challenges are not new, but have already been conquered by the giant who is no longer awakened.
Told all his secrets to me
The secrets have already been revealed to me by the giant in his sleep.
In his sleep bled up to three
The giant was wounded in his sleep, but no one was there to save him.
I remember fine
I remember the details clearly, nothing is forgotten.
I remember fight
I remember the struggle and determination required to achieve success.
I remember fire
I remember the passion and zeal needed to overcome the challenges.
Don't hide
Do not retreat into a shell of defeat, instead be bold and face the challenges head on.
And a raindrop from his cheek
Even the most massive and powerful being can shed tears of sorrow and pain.
River acid running deep
The sorrow and pain run deep, like a river of acid that erodes the soul.
Burnt tiny holes in his head
The pain has inflicted mental scars and wounds on the giant, forever etched in his being.
Caught in this web of defeat
I am trapped in the cycle of defeat, unable to free myself without help.
Sinking down under your seat
The feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward, sinking into despair.
You're gonna break with my change
I will make the necessary changes to aid in your breakthrough, bringing positive transformation.
Let us both out of this cage
Together we can overcome the obstacles that hold us captive, and be free from the cycle of defeat.
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.