Gravity
Yoko Kanno f. Maaya Sakamoto Lyrics
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Been there and gone tomorrow
Without saying goodbye to yesterday
Are the memories I hold still valid?
Or have the tears deluded them?
Maybe this time tomorrow
The rain will cease to follow
Something somewhere out there keeps calling
Am I going home?
Will I hear someone singing solace to the silent moon?
Zero gravity, what's it like?
Am I alone?
Is somebody there beyond these heavy aching feet
Still the road keeps on telling me to go on
Something is pulling me
I feel the gravity of it all
The lyrics of the song "Gravity" by Yoko Kanno and Maaya Sakamoto are poetic and introspective. The opening lines "Been a long road to follow, been there and gone tomorrow" reflect on the journey of life and the uncertain future that lies ahead. The singer questions whether the memories they hold are still valid or if they have been distorted by the tears shed along the way.
The chorus of the song expresses a desire for comfort and a sense of belonging. The singer wonders if they will ever find solace in the quiet of the night or if they will forever feel alone in their struggles. The theme of gravity is introduced, with the singer asking what it would be like to experience zero gravity - a metaphorical reflection on the idea of being free from the heaviness of life's burdens. Despite the questions and doubts, the singer feels pulled towards something, an inner force that propels them forward.
The lyrics of "Gravity" can be interpreted in many ways, but at their core offer a contemplative reflection on the human experience. The song speaks to the desire for connection and a sense of purpose, while also acknowledging the weight of the world that can at times feel all-consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Been a long road to follow
I've been through a long and difficult journey
Been there and gone tomorrow
I have experienced many things but they always seem to pass quickly
Without saying goodbye to yesterday
I never had the chance to properly leave the past behind
Are the memories I hold still valid?
I wonder if my recollections of the past are accurate
Or have the tears deluded them?
Perhaps my emotions have clouded my memories
Maybe this time tomorrow
Perhaps things will be different in the future
The rain will cease to follow
The difficulties that plague me now will eventually subside
And the mist will fade into one more today
The confusion that clouds my thoughts will eventually go away
Something somewhere out there keeps calling
There is a force or idea that constantly draws my attention
Am I going home?
I wonder if I will ever find a place where I truly feel I belong
Will I hear someone singing solace to the silent moon?
Perhaps there is someone or something out there that can bring me comfort in my loneliness
Zero gravity, what's it like?
I am curious to know what it feels like to be weightless and free
Am I alone?
I sometimes feel like I am the only one going through my struggles
Is somebody there beyond these heavy aching feet
I wonder if there is someone out there who can help me carry the burden of my troubles
Still the road keeps on telling me to go on
Despite the challenges, a part of me knows that I must continue moving forward
Something is pulling me
I am being called or pulled towards something, even if I don't know what it is
I feel the gravity of it all
I can sense the importance and weight of everything that I am experiencing and feeling
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