Beyond Velleity
BEHIND THE LYRICS OF MY SONG "VELLEITY"
BEHIND THE LYRICS OF
MY SONG "VELLEITY"
About
The song is titled "velleity" to raise awareness about a word that means a wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action. This is the lowest degree of willpower that is insufficient to make a serious change or bring ideas to life. In contrast, the lyrics are all about what happens when you decide to go beyond that.
The First Verse is when you begin the journey and are extracting yourself from the current, while the Second Verse is when you are fully detached and progressing with newly built habits. The Chorus extends both verses emphasizing that you are on a quest to find answers on your own and reminding you about the big picture.
First Verse
"Escape the humdrum..."
Make a paradigm shift and challenge the boringly monotonous, lacking excitement or variety. Now, many people will start to ask you questions.
"...bat the breeze"
This phrase means to chat casually, without any serious topic of conversation. Nobody has the answers yet, so talking about it will only spawn negativity.
"No epilogue, just make the cease"
No need for a concluding act or event either. Just stop tolerating. People accept your potential and value after you make it factual.
"Thus, keep holding on to what you’ve got and what you know"
This journey is something personal and no wise person has the answers. You know best how to utilize your skills and knowledge.
"Must keep holding on to who we are"
Those who really care about us will always be there. Believe in yourself and be careful not to forget who you are.
"Fallacy by a creature of habit"
In the beginning, it's a fight with old habits and your brain will often convince you to go back. People scared to challenge their daily routines will also support this.
"Feelin' guilt, tryna be consoled"
Unfortunately, that fallacy catches up to you with time, because results don't come fast. You start feeling guilty for leaving the comfort and try to calm yourself.
"Trust there's light at the end of the tunnel where you stand"
Have faith in the process, as everything happens for a reason. While it all falls apart it might be falling into place.
"There is light at the end of the tunnel..."
It may be early, but you are doing something instead of just thinking about it. Remember why you started.
Chorus
"Standing strong, venture the unknown"
Maintain your position when it comes to other people's suggestions on what should be your priority. You are off the beaten track, so just keep going.
"No matter what they say to us, won't change our mind at all"
If you are confused, you are basically crippled. Enemies fight you in your mind. People can't force an agenda, they can only inspire one.
"It always comes 'round our way, understand"
When you really want something and fight long enough, it will happen. Even after countless failures, there's that one success that matters.
"...when it always goes beyond velleity"
All you must do is simply stay in the game and go for it every single time.
Second Verse
"Demons fear us when we try..."
We tend to shift focus when the excitement is gone and return to old and bad habits. Even the smallest effort is enough to face our demons.
"...and fathom all our reasons why"
We have to make some sacrifices, it's inevitable. However, knowing why you do it helps initiate that effort.
"With embrace win all the fails, what matters is attempts"
Allow your ego to be crushed and own your failures. That's how you rebuild yourself. Every attempt produces guidance and is a step forward.
"Embracing all the fails, reach hidden depths"
By accepting the failures you also help yourself to discover admirable previously unnoticed qualities of yours.
"Burn the candle at both ends"
This phrase means to work from early in the morning until late at night and so get very little rest. You have extra tasks before and after your responsibilities.
"Cool down and go again"
You become tired and there is so much more to do. Like it or not, that guilt from the first verse will graduate to anger. In this case, recharge, then continue.
"Pass the threshold lives a dream, a reality unseen"
Only when you reach your limits and push beyond them is when you get true answers and link your imagination with reality.
"There lives a dream, so get a second wind"
You are closer than ever, so get a return of strength and energy that makes it possible to finish what you've started.