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Not necessarily in that order
We are all great stories but not all written as chapter books
I know there are moments not to be bound
That we scribble too much in the margins to read our own page numbers
Like the nights you thought you were invincible
Ran out into the lightning storm with a million keys
Tied to a million kites with a clench in your jaw that said
And the weeks you finally reached out to feel your father's cheeks
And just found paper cuts
I know the nights we shatter hourglasses to fall asleep
In the afternoons we take photographs of our own shadows
Just to prove we left a mark Phil Kay
The song 'Great Stories' by Phil Kaye highlights the significance of human experiences and how they shape us as individuals. The lyrics suggest that every person has a unique story to tell, with a beginning, middle, and end, but not necessarily in that order. The song metaphorically describes our lives as a book, which we write ourselves, but not in the traditional chapter-book format. Instead, our lives are filled with moments and experiences that overlap and intertwine, leaving scars and marks that remind us of the memories we have created.
The lyrics speak of life's moments that are too vast and enduring to capture in words. For example, the nights where we feel invincible and run out into the lightning storm with a million keys tied to a million kites, or the weeks where we finally reach out to feel our father's cheeks and are met with paper cuts; it's these moments where we realize our fragility and our humanity. The song suggests that sometimes, we need to step outside our comfort zones and scribble in the margins to create a life worth reading about.
The song is a poetic reflection of life's most profound experiences, and the moments that define us as individuals. It encourages us to embrace the moments that challenge and change us, the moments that fill our lives with meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Every great story has a beginning middle and end
All great stories follow a structure with a start, middle, and conclusion.
Not necessarily in that order
The order of the story can be mixed or out of sequence.
We are all great stories but not all written as chapter books
Each person has a unique and great story, but not everyone has their life captured in a chapter book format.
I know there are moments not to be bound
Some moments in life should not be constrained or restricted.
That we scribble too much in the margins to read our own page numbers
Sometimes we are so focused on the small details in life that we lose sight of the bigger picture or our own self-worth.
Like the nights you thought you were invincible
Those moments when we believe we are unstoppable and can conquer anything.
Ran out into the lightning storm with a million keys
We take risks and leap into the unknown, even if it's dangerous and unpredictable.
Tied to a million kites with a clench in your jaw that said
Despite the fear and uncertainty, we hold on tightly and push ourselves forward with determination and grit.
Take me with you goddamnit I dare you
We challenge ourselves and those around us to take on challenges and move forward.
And the weeks you finally reached out to feel your father's cheeks
The moments when we connect with loved ones and experience true emotional connection.
And just found paper cuts
Sometimes those moments of emotional connection can be painful or cause emotional wounds to resurface.
I know the nights we shatter hourglasses to fall asleep
We sometimes destroy the concept of time to escape or cope with the stress and pressure in our lives.
In the afternoons we take photographs of our own shadows
We want to capture and remember the moments when we felt truly alive and present in the world.
Just to prove we left a mark Phil Kay
We want to leave a lasting impact and show that we made a difference in the world, like Phil Kay himself.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andrew Dobbins
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