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Balance And Composure – More To Me Lyrics 5 years ago
Disclaimer: My interpretation of this song is very personal to my life as it pertains to the untimely and painful suffering/ ultimate death of my father, but I want to share with all as it has helped me tremendously. I treat the lyrics as if my subconscious/soul is speaking to me.

I'm a wounded man on top of trees.
-I have suffered a great loss and I am "climbing to get back to normal, at what I think currently is the top."

Gazing at the world below my feet.
-disconnected from the real world/in another place mentally.

Fickle feelings find a way to me.
-Fickle definition: changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
-unsure of myself, actions and feelings.

Like hard winds blowing when were lost at sea.
-Analogy to describe being lost and without hope, up against it all.

Defeated pride, finally got the chance to let go.
- I've swallowed my pride to come to terms with what is happening and found acceptance.

Keeping it quiet, not a worry in the world that we know.
-Supressing my feelings and staying strong for the rest of the family through these hard times, but also not engaging with my father as he deserves when near to death.

I can't decide if I should let the words spill out at a time like this.
-Processing doubt within my decisions. Am I being helpful or not?

Bright skies, but I've been known to stay in on days such as this.
-wish washing between the good and bad feelings from person to person/can't be there to help at all times.

Keep it inside and swallow whatever it is that keeps you warm.
- Stay strong for everyone else. When I feel weak, think of happy thoughts.

Hold it back, for what's to come might crush you.
-Not only am I doing this for others, but I am doing it for myself as well. Because if the full realization hits me it may be unbearable.

I take it back, because you're all that I've been up to and I can't react.
-Feeling self doubt as to whether what I am doing is the right thing or not, making it hard to react.

And it's numbing me, taking up all of my time.
-These feelings are overwhelming and all encompassing.

So quiet, there is more to me that I have yet to find.
-Give me space, I know I can do better.

Take it slowly.
-I am only human.

I thought the trees were begging me to climb.
-I just want to escape.

Even though you're always on my mind.
-I shouldn't feel this way. I need to be strong.

When I get to see your face again.
-Accepting death and consolation of the fact, knowing that I will meet this person in the afterlife.

Can't help the way that I have been.
-apologising for the actions I have taken.

When keeping it quiets become a trend.
-its getting obvious to others that my quiet "strength" is showing my inner pain.

That's why it's hard for me to end.
-As my true colors show, I grow more stubborn in an attempt to mask them.

All the countless hours I would spend making it work out up in my head.
-Constantly battling with myself as to whether i am doing the right thing or not.

Now i'm filled up with only regret, there is no way to just forget.
-I have chosen wrong and have to live the rest of my life in regret of the poor decisions I have made.

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