He also is the front man of several projects including Too Small The Limelight, The Everpresent Melancholy, and Polite Fiction. He is half of Pacific//Hotline along with Gryff.
Skyscraper
Travis Ratledge Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Catching teardrops in my hands
Only silence, as it's ending, like we never had a chance.
Do you have to make me feel like there's nothing left of me?
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
As the smoke clears
I awaken and untangle you from me
Would it make you feel better to watch me while I bleed
All my windows still are broken but I'm standing on my feet
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
Go run run run I'm gonna stay right here
Watch you disappear yeah
Go run run run yeah it's a long way down
But I'm closer to the clouds up here
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Ohh
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
Like a skyscraper
The song "Skyscraper" by Travis Ratledge is a powerful and emotional ballad that speaks to resilience and overcoming adversity. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer describing a sense of helplessness as he watches everything around him fall apart. The use of similes like "made of glass" and "made of paper" evoke a sense of fragility and vulnerability, suggesting that the singer feels exposed and unsure of how to deal with the situation at hand. The chorus then becomes a defiant statement of strength, as the singer declares that he will rise from the ashes "like a skyscraper," an image that suggests both power and stability. In the bridge, the singer reflects on the aftermath of the struggle, noting that everything may still be broken, but he is standing strong.
Overall, the lyrics of "Skyscraper" convey a sense of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The metaphor of the skyscraper is particularly powerful, as it conjures an image of something massive and unshakable rising up against all odds. The song seems to be a call to action, urging listeners to find strength in their struggles and to never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Skies are crying, I am watching
I see the teardrops falling from the sky and it feels like a reflection of my own emotions.
Catching teardrops in my hands
I feel like I'm trying to hold onto my emotions and keep them close to me, even though they're slipping through my fingers like water.
Only silence, as it's ending, like we never had a chance.
Our relationship may be over, but it feels like we didn't even have a fair shot at making it work.
Do you have to make me feel like there's nothing left of me?
I feel like you've taken everything from me, and I don't know how to move on from that.
You can take everything I have
Even if you take everything from me, I won't let it break me.
You can break everything I am
You can try to destroy who I am as a person, but I won't let you succeed.
Like I'm made of glass
I feel vulnerable and fragile, like any little thing could shatter me completely.
Like I'm made of paper
I feel like I'm easy to tear apart and destroy.
Go on and try to tear me down
I dare you to try and break me, because I won't let you win.
I will be rising from the ground
No matter what you do to me, I'll find a way to rise above it and become stronger because of it.
As the smoke clears
After all the chaos and destruction, I can finally start to see things clearly.
I awaken and untangle you from me
I realize that you were holding me back, and I need to let go of you to move forward and heal.
Would it make you feel better to watch me while I bleed
Are you enjoying seeing me suffer and watching me fall apart?
All my windows still are broken but I'm standing on my feet
I might be bruised and battered, but I'm still standing and refusing to let everything bring me down completely.
Go run run run I'm gonna stay right here
You can try to run away and leave me behind, but I'm going to hold my ground and face my challenges head-on.
Watch you disappear yeah
I'm not going to let you dictate my life any longer, and I'm going to watch as you fade away into the distance.
Go run run run yeah it's a long way down
You might think you're on top now, but eventually you're going to fall and face the consequences of your actions.
But I'm closer to the clouds up here
Even though things might be tough right now, I know that I'll get through it and come out even stronger on the other side.
Ohh
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
Just like a skyscraper, I might bend or sway, but I'll never break or fall completely.
Like a skyscraper
Just like a skyscraper, I'm resilient and strong, and nothing can bring me down if I don't let it.
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jonnystanciu6972
This is seriously such a great cover. Still listening to it today. You have a huge talent for making music and with conveying a unique style. Listened to this in college 2012. Still listening to it today at 28 years old. Thank you sir <3
@JTyronneBVEVO
Out of millions of covers of this song, this is one of my Favorites actually and honestly.
@heyashipper6838
Best cover ever
@hermosamelissa6992
Beautiful voice like if you agréé
2019?
@mohamednabil1939
His voice touch my heart 😭
@boysoriano2051
same :(
@Danvers_clicks
And seven years later I still find myself coming back to this song. It's amazing ♥️
@dark-vigilant
This is my favorite Skyscraper cover. :)
@aurianfae
I like this better than the Demi Lovato version. Keep up the great work, you are growing so much as an artist and you've been creating some really beautiful work lately! <3
@cameronherauf2816
This song got me through everything! I was being bullied for who I was every day, didn't want to go to school, felt worthless and I would go home and just put this song on and bawl my eyes out. This song means so much to me and you performed it beautifully!