Cannonball
Tyler Ward Lyrics
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Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
Still a little hard to say what's going on
Still a little bit of your ghost yor witness
Still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
You step a little closer each day
Still I can't say what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
Life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannonball
Still a little bit of your song in my ears
Still a little bit of your words I long to hear
Yoy step a little closer to me
So close that I can't see what's going on
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
Life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannon
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to cry
So come on courage!
Teach me to be shy
'Cause it's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna scare her
It's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna lose
It's not hard to grow
When you know that you just don't know.
Tyler Ward's song 'Cannonball' is a song about the remnants of a past love and the struggle to move on. The first verse reflects how the memories of a past lover are still present, and how they're hard to shake off. The second verse depicts a struggle to move on as the singer still hears the echoes of his lover's words and feels the desire to be closer still. The chorus declares that the lessons learned from past experiences can lead to an inevitable fall. Love, life, and experience all combine to make you fall when it feels like you're floating like a 'cannonball'.
The third verse highlights how past experiences have affected the singer’s life. Stones taught him to fly and love taught him to lie. However, instead of falling, he wants to learn to be shy, which suggests a fear of falling in love again. The final chorus exemplifies how overcoming the fear of the unknown is the only way to grow and learn.
Interpreted as a whole, the song is a beautifully crafted piece of heartbreak and hope, blending the sweet melody with the weight of the lyrics adding depth to this song's significance.
Line by Line Meaning
Still a little bit of your taste in my mouth,
Still a little bit of you laced with my doubt
Still a little hard to say what's going on
The singer is still feeling the presence of their past partner, making it difficult to move on and understand their own feelings.
Still a little bit of your ghost yor witness
Still a little bit of your face I haven't kissed
You step a little closer each day
Still I can't say what's going on
Even though the singer's ex is no longer with them, they still sense their presence and their desire to be closer. Despite this, the singer is still unsure about their true emotions.
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
Life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannonball
The singer has faced many challenges and learned important life lessons, which make it easier to take risks and fall in love. The metaphor of a cannonball emphasizes the risk and potential loss associated with love.
Still a little bit of your song in my ears
Still a little bit of your words I long to hear
Yoy step a little closer to me
So close that I can't see what's going on
The memory of their partner's voice and words still lingers in the artist's mind, making it difficult for them to see clearly what is happening in the present moment.
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to lie
Life taught me to die
So it's not hard to fall
When you float like a cannon
Repetition of the same stanza emphasizes the importance of the life lessons the artist has learned and how they shape their perspective on love and relationships.
Stones taught me to fly
Love taught me to cry
So come on courage!
Teach me to be shy
'Cause it's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna scare her
It's not hard to fall
And I don't wanna lose
It's not hard to grow
When you know that you just don't know.
The singer recognizes that love can be painful and uncertain, so they ask for courage to overcome their fear of rejection or upsetting their current love interest. The last line reflects the singer's acceptance of not knowing everything and growing from their experiences.
Writer(s): RICE DAMIEN GEORGE
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JaiMartirez
2008 to 2010 - best tyler ward
Miss the old days of his cover songs.
@kesoccer11
still loving this cover 5 years later
@jins7578
Damien Rice, an underrated artist for sure
@TASBullit66
damien rice=99.99999999999999999% perfection. tyler ward= awesome this cover= MIND BLOWN
@mijo40000
He can sing so you get the chills and if you take a look at 1.22 to 1.47 it shows how much talent this guy really has! WWWWOOOOOOWWWWW!!
@AnnaTkr
This is the old Tyler. This is the Tyler I miss !
@myguitarandmemusic
13 Years... Holy Cow, Time flies, but the beauty of this Cover & Song stays :)
@ErnzzzeLimbo
i love the way he sings the chorus!!! especially the "LIFE" bit! soo good
@LolaPinea
heard the original on the radio today and immediately thought of this beautiful cover. Haven't heard it in years but I still love it ❤️
@Flayabana
He's on tour and having the time of his life! Let him be, because he's great!