Parachute
Virgil Lyrics

A lonely man leaps from a mountain town
A man, feeling isolated and alone, takes a big risk by jumping from a high place in a small, remote location.

I stop him as if he's half way down
I intervene just in time to prevent him from falling too far and potentially hurting himself.

Ask him what he's learned about the trip
I inquire about what he has gained from his experience so far.

He shyly smiles and moves his lip
He responds meekly with a hint of a smile on his face.

A great day for a car crash
A day that seems perfect for taking a risk, but in reality could lead to danger and disaster.

A pleasant day to make a change
A day that seems welcoming for making a decision to alter one's life for the better.

The only thing left to do
There is no other option remaining.

Is pull on my parachute
The only way to save oneself is to use a tool that allows for a slow descent and controlled landing.

It will take longer to land
The descent will be slow and steady.

But I can stand
The person feels confident and capable of handling the situation.

And if I can count on you
If the singer can have faith in the other person's abilities and trust them to do the right thing.

To pull on your parachute
To also use the tool of the parachute to ensure a safe landing.

We will share time in the air
We will experience the same challenges and triumphs as we navigate through our shared struggles.

While we descend
As we move slowly downwards toward a solid footing.

Someone take away his gravity
The man is unable to see the potential danger of his situation and needs someone to intervene and help him.

He doesn't see he's plummeting
He is unaware of how quickly and dangerously he is falling.

Gaining speed and twisting silently
He is picking up momentum and turning in unpredictable ways without making noise or drawing attention.

Oh, he's sure to hit a street of trees
If he doesn't change course, he will almost certainly crash into a line of trees or other obstacles on the ground.

A great day for the cancer
A day that may seem promising, but in reality has hidden dangers or risks.

A pleasant day to play it safe
A day that is safe and predictable, but may not be fulfilling or exciting.

He is not an arrow
He is not capable of traveling through the air swiftly and with precision.

But he knows the rest of us know
He is aware that others are watching and judging his choices and actions.

That he'll fly and he'll try
Despite his current struggles, he believes he can soar through the challenges and make progress.

And when he comes crashing
If he fails, his descent to the ground will be sudden and painful.

The answers will flash in our face
The impact of his crash will make it clear what went wrong and what could have been done differently.

I just care that you're aware
The singer wants the other person to be mindful of their actions and decisions.

But they'll have to meet us there
While the singer and the other person focus on their journey down to the ground, others will have to come to them to provide assistance.

Yeah...
An exclamatory expression of emotion or agreement.