Coat Of Arms
The Rockfords Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Pale the mighty ripple that falls down on me in the evening
I'll soon be at the end of a long list of feelings
That I keep holding onto
Looking back
Wondering how on earth will my heart stay intact
If it's never going to be easy

Pale the weight of a heart
Who gonna help these hands
Cover the place I stand
Compared to all the strength you impart
And cover me in arms
In a coat of arms I'll wear
Pale the weight of a heart
Who's gonna keep me standing
Keep me standing strong
Compared to all the strength you impart
Safe outta reach from harm
To face the things gone wrong

Seems to me it's life that never moves along like I think it should
Then again it's too much thinking that's never done me good
So I keep building onto
This house of mine
That I carry with me
Almost, almost all the time
And if it's never going to be easy

(chorus)

Strength is all I need





(chorus)

Overall Meaning

The song Coat Of Arms by The Rockfords seems to be about the struggles and challenges faced by the singer. The line, "Pale the mighty ripple that falls down on me in the evening" suggests a feeling of weariness and sadness that the singer feels. He seems to be at the end of his emotional rope and is trying to hold on to his feelings. The line "Looking back, wondering how on earth will my heart stay intact if it's never going to be easy" suggests that the singer has been through difficult times before and is worried about how much more he can take.


The following stanza seems to be about the singer's fear of losing the strength he needs to face his problems. "Pale the weight of a heart, who gonna help these hands, cover the place I stand compared to all the strength you impart and cover me in arms in a coat of arms I'll wear." The coat of arms referred to in the lyrics could be a metaphor for the protection the singer needs and wants from someone or something. He wants to be safe from harm and wants the strength to face what's wrong. The chorus echoes his desire for strength, "Compared to all the strength you impart, strength is all I need."


Line by Line Meaning

Pale the mighty ripple that falls down on me in the evening
The overwhelming feeling that falls upon me like a wave during quiet evenings.


I'll soon be at the end of a long list of feelings
I feel like I have exhausted all of my emotions and I'm approaching the end of them.


That I keep holding onto
I still hold onto these feelings that I can't seem to shake off.


Looking back
Reflecting on the past experiences that got me to where I am today.


Wondering how on earth will my heart stay intact
Contemplating on how my heart will remain resilient and not break under the pressure.


If it's never going to be easy
Considering how difficult life can be if it never gets any easier.


Pale the weight of a heart
The unbearable burden that weighs down on the heart.


Who gonna help these hands
Wondering who or what will provide assistance in times of need.


Cover the place I stand
Providing security and stability to the current situation or environment.


Compared to all the strength you impart
Compared to the strength and protection provided by loved ones.


And cover me in arms
Referring to the embrace of a loved one in times of vulnerability.


In a coat of arms I'll wear
Referring to the protection given by loved ones, like a coat of arms emblem.


Who's gonna keep me standing
Wondering who or what will keep me standing despite the difficult circumstances.


Keep me standing strong
Keeping me mentally and emotionally strong despite the struggles.


Safe outta reach from harm
Safety and protection from the potential harm or danger.


To face the things gone wrong
Being able to confront and overcome the things that have gone wrong.


Seems to me it's life that never moves along like I think it should
The realization that life often doesn't go as planned.


Then again it's too much thinking that's never done me good
Overthinking often leads to negative consequences.


So I keep building onto
I constantly try to improve and grow from past experiences.


This house of mine
Referring to the mind and the continuous growth and development of it.


That I carry with me
That personal growth and development is a continuous journey that stays with us wherever we go.


Almost, almost all the time
Personal growth and development is a constant process that never truly stops.


Strength is all I need
Having inner strength is key to overcoming obstacles and persevering.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions