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I'm across the road from hope
I'm under a bridge in a rip tide, that's taken
Everything I call my own
One step closer to knowing
One step closer to knowing
I can't go forward, I can't turn back
Can't see the future
It's getting away from me
I just watch the tail lights glowing
One step closer to knowing
One step closer to knowing
One step closer to knowing
Knowing, knowing
I'm hanging out to dry
With my old clothes
Finger still red with the prick of an old rose
Well, the heart that hurts
Is a heart that beats
Can you hear the drummer slowing?
One step closer to knowing
One step closer to knowing
One step closer to knowing
To knowing, to knowing, to knowing
One step closer to knowing
One step closer to knowing
One step closer to knowing
To knowing, to knowing, to knowing
The opening line of the song “I'm 'round the corner from anything that's real” brings the sense of disconnection and alienation. The song delves into the feelings of the singer who is struggling to find a sense of belonging or purpose in their life. The singer seems to be stuck in a terrible situation with no hope, as seen in the following line “I'm across the road from hope”. The singer feels like they're in the middle of a metaphorical rip tide that's stripped away everything they called their own.
As the song progresses, the sense of hopelessness gets stronger when the singer describes being trapped on an island at a busy intersection with no way of seeing the future. It's apparent that they are stuck, and the future is slipping away from them. The chorus “One step closer to knowing” suggests that maybe getting through the hard times will bring some clarity, though they're not quite there yet. The bridge, described as hanging out to dry with old clothes, paints a picture of the singer's past self hanging by a thread. The final line “Can you hear the drummer slowing?” signifies defeat or possibly an ending.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm 'round the corner from anything that's real
I feel disconnected from reality and unable to find any genuine experiences or connections.
I'm across the road from hope
I am close to losing all hope and am struggling to see a positive future for myself.
I'm under a bridge in a rip tide, that's taken everything I call my own
I feel like I'm drowning in negative emotions and circumstances that have taken away everything important to me.
One step closer to knowing
With each challenge I face, I am becoming more aware and understanding of my own struggles and emotions.
I'm on an island at a busy intersection
I feel disconnected from others and the world around me, despite being surrounded by people and activity.
I can't go forward, I can't turn back
I feel stuck in my current situation with no clear direction on how to move forward or how to return to my past.
Can't see the future, It's getting away from me
I am worried about my future and feel like it is becoming less and less clear or certain with each passing day.
I just watch the tail lights glowing
I am unable to keep up with the fast-paced world around me, and can only watch as others move forward without me.
I'm hanging out to dry with my old clothes
I feel exposed and vulnerable, like I'm hanging out to dry with nothing to protect or cover me.
Finger still red with the prick of an old rose
I am still feeling the pain of past wounds and struggles, and can't seem to let go of the past.
Well, the heart that hurts is a heart that beats
I acknowledge that my pain and struggles are a sign that I am alive and still trying to move forward in life.
Can you hear the drummer slowing?
I am becoming more aware of the changes in my life and emotions, and am wondering if others can hear or see these changes as well.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN KENNETH WETTON, STEVE JAMES HOWE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kathiexavier-carvalhal3782
@@victoriawright1519 Good afternoon from France 🇫🇷 Victoria Wright,
So sorry for your brother, despite the distance, I can hear what you're writing here.
You're not alone.
When we are deep in the pain, and write on this space with this song, then Hope and strength are still inside your heart, despite what's happening to you.
Hope you won't let your Spirit fail.
Well, I have a question to ask to you, what does "pdss" mean, please..
Keep staying on the Life side,
Kathie
👉This is for you 👉.. 🤝✨💖🌹🌻
@cryscris
I’m the little girl in the blue jumper and black top (0:56) auntie Whitney was such an amazing person!! Making sure everyone was good. Every time she saw me she asked ‘baby you good?” What you need? When it was time to go she said come give your auntie Whitney some love and give me the best hug ever! I cried like a baby when I heard my auntie Whitney was gone and I still cry today. The world only got a glimpse of who she truly was. Her heart was pure gold. One month my mom couldn’t pay the rent due to issues and auntie Whitney paid it for her for the next 7 months. She will always be my auntie Whitney and I’ll love her forever 💜💜💜
@StefanoMordivoglia
Whitney Houston forever in our hearts. Greetings from Italy.
@TheLimadude
I have a FB group dedicated to Whitney - all of the good things. This is the kind of thing I like to share. Is it okay if I do so?
@monicagolasel1900
You are lucky to come in contact whit Her. After all this years my tears come . Never and never another WHITNEY ll’be.
@jorgereyes7054
Good for you
@kerrymillson5131
Amazing♥️
@GoodGuy-wq4md
I'm 30 days sober today. I listen to this song every morning. It puts a spring in my "steps" 🤗 Love you Whitney. Miss you everyday.
@ElCapitan28
Great work, brother. You're through the worst of it.
@kikib6273
Well done! Keep on Keeping on !🙂
@GoodGuy-wq4md
@@kikib6273 Thank you. I'll have 60 days on the 25th. Ironically, I am listening to Whitney's Greatest Hits, and doing housework, right now. Take care. 🙂