Stones
stillhungry Lyrics
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You're sleeping heavy, holding out without a purpose dying to need more
It can be so hard to be awake and realize you're broken but
If it's true that everybody's half a person
Seems like a free for all
Just wound up in the fiber of the only little boy skipping stones
Stuck counting minutes since you left not ready yet to live alone
Can't stop long enough to know what I've forgotten, just wanna be home
How things are now it leaves me certainly uncertain caught in a free for all
Somewhere down the line the mask you wore turned out to be the one that
Kept me coming back to all the times I couldn't
After all
Just wound up in the fiber of the only little boy skipping stones
Full circle hiding since you left not ready yet to die alone
The lyrics in "Stones" by stillhungry delve into the concept of feeling incomplete and searching for a sense of purpose in a town where everyone appears to be struggling with their own identity. The song captures the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of emptiness, where people are desperate for something more, yet unable to break free.
The first verse portrays a sense of disillusionment, describing the town as a place where people are striving to be complete, but ultimately feeling like they are only half of a person. The individual is depicted as sleeping heavily, just existing without a clear purpose, longing for something more meaningful. The lyrics convey the difficulty of awakening to the realization of brokenness in oneself when it seems like everyone is lost in a similar way.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that if it is indeed true that everyone feels incomplete, then it becomes a free-for-all, a state of chaos and confusion. The mention of a little boy skipping stones serves as a metaphor for innocence and simplicity, representing a point of connection or escape from the complexities of life. Counting the minutes since someone's departure signifies a reluctance to face life alone, highlighting the fear of solitude and the yearning for companionship.
The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty and the struggle to find a sense of belonging. The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and an inability to pause and reflect on what has been forgotten. The desire to be home suggests a longing for familiarity and stability amidst the chaos. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the feeling of being caught in a free-for-all, a state of perpetual uncertainty.
The bridge introduces the concept of a mask, implying that someone the singer trusted and relied on had concealed their true self. This realization, however, only strengthens the singer's connection to the past, to the times when they were unable to let go or move on. The reference to being caught in a cycle and not ready to die alone captures the fear of facing mortality and the desire for meaningful connections in life.
Overall, "Stones" by stillhungry delves into the themes of finding purpose, grappling with brokenness, and yearning for a sense of belonging in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
In this town where everybody's half a person, trying to be whole
Living in a place where everyone feels incomplete, striving to find fulfillment
You're sleeping heavy, holding out without a purpose dying to need more
Existing in a state of restlessness, longing for a deeper meaning and craving more
It can be so hard to be awake and realize you're broken but
Awakening to the fact that you are damaged can be incredibly difficult, however
If it's true that everybody's half a person
If the notion holds true that everyone is incomplete
Seems like a free for all
Then it appears to be a chaotic scramble to find fulfillment
Just wound up in the fiber of the only little boy skipping stones
Simply entangled in the essence of the youthful innocence of skipping stones
Stuck counting minutes since you left not ready yet to live alone
Trapped in a never-ending cycle of counting minutes since your departure, still not prepared to face solitude
Can't stop long enough to know what I've forgotten, just wanna be home
Unable to pause and reflect on what has been lost, solely yearning for a sense of belonging
How things are now it leaves me certainly uncertain caught in a free for all
The current state of affairs fills me with a definite uncertainty, ensnared in a chaotic scramble for fulfillment
Somewhere down the line the mask you wore turned out to be the one that
At some point in the past, the facade you presented revealed itself as the one that
Kept me coming back to all the times I couldn't
Compelled me to return to the moments when I was unable to
After all
In the end
Full circle hiding since you left not ready yet to die alone
Coming back to the same situation, concealing oneself since your departure, still unprepared to face death in solitude
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Erik Romero, Jenna Murphy, Matteo DeBenedetti
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