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candice, josue, gabe, john
Clean
Woolbright Lyrics
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On the back of my body
I feel warmth creeping up my spine
I peer backwards
Spotting a dim light far away
Far away
Treading forward into the night
It seems that I've stepped into quicksand
I'm reaching out
Nobody hears me far away
I've been
Anxiously moving
Restlessly working
Desperately breathing
Aimlessly seeking
I've been Deeply bending and
Softly lending my hands to help
Hoping for night to fall and dawn to rise
My hands have not been helping the way I hoped for
I am everywhere but here
I am everywhere but here
I am everywhere but here
I've been
Anxiously moving
Restlessly working
Desperately breathing
Aimlessly seeking
Am I clean yet
The opening lines of Woolbright’s song Clean suggests a sense of direction and purpose as the singer notices a light trailing behind them. The use of the words “light” and “warmth” suggest a positive feeling, but then the image is offset by the mention of the light being “far away”. This ambiguous metaphor carries through the rest of the song, as the singer is treading forward with no movement ahead, and they feel as though they have stepped into quicksand. This could suggest feelings of being stuck or lost, unable to find a way out. The repeated line “I am everywhere but here” reinforces this, as the singer seems to be searching for something, for a sense of grounding, but it eludes them.
The second half of the song sees the singer reflecting on their actions and behaviors, questioning whether they are “clean yet”. The lines “Anxiously moving, Restlessly working, Desperately breathing, Aimlessly seeking” suggest a sense of urgency and anxious energy that the singer is looking to end. It is clear that they have been trying to help, but their efforts have not been successful, as they express disappointment with their own actions. These lyrics suggest themes of self-reflection, self-doubt, and self-improvement.
Overall, the lyrics of Clean evoke feelings of searching, uncertainty, and a longing for clarity and direction. The use of metaphors throughout the song, as well as the repetition of certain lines, creates a powerful sense of tension and ambiguity.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a light trailing behind
I am constantly reminded of my past and the consequences of my actions.
On the back of my body
The weight of my mistakes feels like a physical burden.
I feel warmth creeping up my spine
Despite the weight of my past, I still have hope for the future.
I peer backwards
I often look to my past to try and understand my present.
Spotting a dim light far away
There is still hope for redemption, but it feels far off and distant.
Treading forward into the night
I am moving forward, despite the darkness around me and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
I see no movement ahead
I feel stuck and uncertain about my future.
It seems that I've stepped into quicksand
The more I try to move forward, the more trapped and helpless I feel.
I'm reaching out
I'm desperate for help and support, but it feels like no one is there for me.
Nobody hears me far away
I feel isolated and alone in my struggles.
I've been Anxiously moving Restlessly working Desperately breathing Aimlessly seeking
I've been trying so hard to make up for my mistakes and find a way to move forward, but nothing seems to work.
Deeply bending and Softly lending my hands to help
Despite my struggles, I have still tried to help others and be a positive influence in their lives.
Hoping for night to fall and dawn to rise
I am hoping for a new beginning, a fresh start.
My hands have not been helping the way I hoped for
Despite my efforts, I feel like my attempts to help others have fallen short.
I am everywhere but here I am everywhere but here I am everywhere but here
Despite being physically present, I am emotionally distant and struggling to be truly present in the moment.
Am I clean yet
I am still seeking forgiveness and redemption for my past mistakes.
Writer(s): Candice Maritato
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.