Salt
Wright Lizz Lyrics
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When you have sung it for so long?
How can you forget your dance, your dance
When THAT dance is all you ever had?
It must be, it must be true
You can?t SEPARATE THE TWO
Oh no, you can?t
JUST like the salt in the stew
Oh my, it?s all A part of you
One thing that life cannot do
Life can?t do it NO
It can?t take your song from you
So when life brings a chance, a chance
For you to give your part, TO give your part away
Don?t just stand there FEELING scared
Don?t be afraid
'Cause there could be a treasure right there
Now listen, listen to THE truth
It does not matter, doesn?t matter what TO do
Still gonna BE you
Just like the salt in the stew
Yeah, it?s all A part of you
And one thing, the one thing that life cannot do
Hey, hey, hey, can?t do it NO
It can't take your song from you
Life can?t take it, you DON?T give it
Life can?t take it
It can't take your song from you
The lyrics of Lizz Wright's song "Salt" explore the relationship between identity and creativity, and the idea that our passions and talents are an integral part of who we are. The opening lines pose a rhetorical question: "How can you lose your song/ When you have sung it for so long?" The metaphorical use of "song" represents a person's unique talents or passions, and highlights the idea that these things are not easily lost or forgotten. Similarly, the line "How can you forget your dance, your dance/ When THAT dance is all you ever had?" suggests that we all have a unique path in life that we must follow, and that our passions and talents are an essential part of that path.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes the idea that our identity and creativity are intrinsically linked, as Lizz Wright sings, "You can't SEPARATE THE TWO/ It's impossible to do." The metaphor of salt in a stew is also used to illustrate this idea, as she sings, "JUST like the salt in the stew/ Oh my, it's all a part of you/ One thing that life cannot do/ Life can't do it NO/ It can't take your song from you." The salt in the stew represents our passions and talents, which are an essential ingredient in making us who we are. Just like the stew would be incomplete without salt, we would be incomplete without our unique talents and passions.
Overall, the song "Salt" is a powerful reminder that our talents and passions are an essential part of who we are, and that we should never be afraid to share them with the world. The song encourages us to embrace our uniqueness and to never let anyone or anything take away our "song."
Line by Line Meaning
How can you lose your song?
How is it possible to lose the passion that defines you?
When you have sung it for so long?
When your voice has carried your passion for such a long time?
How can you forget your dance, your dance
How can you forget the movement that brings your joy?
When THAT dance is all you ever had?
When that specific movement is the only thing that completes you?
It must be, it must be true
It has to be a fact, it is impossible otherwise.
You can’t SEPARATE THE TWO
It's impossible to separate your passion from your being.
Oh no, you can’t
There's no way, this can't be done.
It’s impossible to do
There is no possible way to do it.
JUST like the salt in the stew
Your passion is a crucial and inseparable part of you.
Oh my, it’s all A part of you
Your passion is everything you are.
One thing that life cannot do
Life cannot deprive you of your passion.
Life can’t do it NO
It's impossible for life to take away what you truly love.
So when life brings a chance, a chance
When life provides an opportunity.
For you to give your part, TO give your part away
To give away a part of your passion.
Don’t just stand there FEELING scared
Don't be paralyzed by fear.
Don’t be afraid
Don't let fear stop you from taking a chance.
Because there could be a treasure right there
There could be a valuable opportunity in this moment.
Now listen, listen to THE truth
Listen closely to what is true.
It does not matter, doesn’t matter what TO do
Your passion will always define and guide you, no matter what decision you make.
Still gonna BE you
You will always be true to yourself.
And one thing, the one thing that life cannot do
The one thing that life cannot take away.
Hey, hey, hey, can’t do it NO
It's impossible for life to take away what you truly love.
Life can’t take it, you DON’T give it
Your passion is yours, and life cannot have it unless you let it go.
It can’t take your song from you
Your passion will always be a part of you.
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Gina B. White
She's beautiful and this song touches my soul... I love it...
Narvelan Coleman
I listen to this several times in my car at least 3 days a week. Been doing that since I bought the CD back around 2003. I have worn out and scratched several copies! What an exquisite songstress and song!
Terrence Redix
🖤 Lizz Wright’s Voice!
Her Music is timeless ☀️💯
Jillian White
So graceful and powerful! Just sing stirring performance
Floetic_Station
This woman is the Legend that most people aren't aware off
Gabs Maia
perfeita... incrível!
REGROY1913
Amazing voice!
Ian Jackson
Simply stunning, thank you so much.
tramekn
Beautiful music!
tina
Perfecto ! and lovely