Explore the themes of balance and contradiction in 'The Duality of You' by Noah Kahan. This introspective song dives into the journey of reconciling the past and future while embracing the present moment. With poignant lyrics that reflect on the struggle between one's rebellious nature and soulful side, it invites listeners to acknowledge their dualities and find harmony within.
Preacher preach your words.
Go out on a limb to say the things that I’ve already heard.
Drifter drift on by.
It’s a dance between the shadows and the light,
Where the past and future clash and collide,
Finding peace in the chaos, we both know that it’s true,
There’s a reason for the fire and the calm that’s in you.
Nothing’s ever simple, but we’re making do,
With the wild and the tender,
The duality of you.
Step into the moment, let the memories flow,
Every scar a story that our hearts have come to know.
Rising from the ashes, we’re learning to fly,
In this beautiful struggle, just you and I.
Holding onto secrets, dressed in shades of blue,
Embracing the chaos,
The duality of you.
So here we stand, a tribute to the fight,
Two sides of the same coin, living under one light,
Weaving dreams with the truth, every shadow we chase,
In this tapestry of life, we make our own space.
With every heartbeat, let’s embrace the unknown,
For it’s the mess that makes us, that leads us back home.
The exquisite balance, the beauty of the view,
In this dance of existence,
The duality of you.
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It starts with “preacher preach your words. Go out on a limb to say the things that I’ve already heard. Drifter drift on by.” And then it finishes the intro with another phrase. It’s called the duality of you and it’s about past and future meeting in the middle the be present in the moment, and also about your rebellious, dirty side balancing out your great unique soulful side.
Noah Kahan