Unshaken
Dangelo Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Amid, amidst a crashing world
Did I hear a thunder?
Did I hear you break?
I can't quite remember
Just what guided me this way, oh, oh
Amid, amidst a crashing world
The pines, they often whisper
They whisper what no tongue can tell
He who drinks from the deep water (ooh, ooh)
May he know the depths of the well (ooh, ooh)
Well
May I stand unshaken (may I)
Amid, amidst a crashing world (mmm)
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
Mmm, oh, traveler
What have you seen?
Were there crossroads
Where you been, where you been?
I once was standing tall
Now I feel my back's against the wall
May I stand unshaken (oh)
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
Solo
The morning light
When it comes to me
It was there but I could not see
Am I to wander
As a wayward son?
Will the hunter be hunted
By the smoking gun? (oh)
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world (world)
May I stand unshaken (may I)
Amid, amidst a crashing world (world)
May I stand unshaken (may I)
Amid, amidst a crashing world
The lyrics of D'Angelo's song "Unshaken" explore themes of resilience and inner strength in the face of a chaotic and uncertain world. The repetition of the phrase "May I stand unshaken" reflects a desire to maintain composure and steadiness amidst the turmoil and destruction happening around. It is an expression of determination to stay resilient and true to oneself despite external circumstances.
The mention of hearing thunder and breaking symbolizes moments of disturbance and upheaval that the singer may have experienced. However, there is a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty as they mention not being able to remember what guided them to their current state. This could suggest a loss of direction or clarity, but also a recognition that inner resilience has helped them navigate through difficulties.
The reference to the pines whispering what no tongue can tell adds a touch of mysticism. It implies that nature has secrets and wisdom that surpass human understanding. The verse about drinking from the deep water and knowing the depths of the well suggests a metaphorical quest for knowledge and self-discovery, seeking to reach a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
Overall, "Unshaken" embraces a resilient stance in the face of adversity while acknowledging both the challenges faced and the potential for growth and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
May I stand unshaken
May I remain steadfast and unmoved
Amid, amidst a crashing world
In the midst of chaos and destruction
Did I hear a thunder?
Was there a loud and powerful noise?
Did I hear you break?
Did I hear you shatter or collapse?
I can't quite remember
I am unable to recall
Just what guided me this way, oh, oh
Exactly what directed me on this path
The pines, they often whisper
The pine trees frequently speak softly
They whisper what no tongue can tell
They communicate things that cannot be articulated
He who drinks from the deep water (ooh, ooh)
The one who consumes from the profound source
May he know the depths of the well (ooh, ooh)
May he understand the profound depths
Well
Indeed
Mmm, oh, traveler
Hmm, oh, wanderer
What have you seen?
What sights have you witnessed?
Were there crossroads
Were there intersections
Where you been, where you been?
Where have you traveled?
I once was standing tall
I used to be confident and proud
Now I feel my back's against the wall
Now I feel trapped and cornered
The morning light
The light of dawn
When it comes to me
When it reaches me
It was there but I could not see
It was present, but I was unable to perceive
Am I to wander
Am I destined to roam aimlessly
As a wayward son?
Like a lost and rebellious child?
Will the hunter be hunted
Will the one who hunts become the prey
By the smoking gun? (oh)
By the evidence of wrongdoing? (oh)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Roland Lanois, Michael D'angelo Archer, Rocco S De Luca
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ryanmitchell6913
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
Did I hear a thunder?
Did I hear you break?
I can't quite remember
Just what guided me this way, oh
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
The pines, they often whisper
They whisper what no tongue can tell
He who drinks from the deep water
May he know the depths of the well
Well
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
Mmm, oh, traveler
What have you seen?
Were there crossroads
Where you been, where you been?
I once was standing tall
Now I feel my back's against the wall
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
The morning light
When it comes to me
It was there but I could not see
Am I to wander
As a wayward son?
Will the hunter be hunted
By the smoking gun?
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
May I stand unshaken
Amid, amidst a crashing world
@und3adcrows727
To be fair, Arthur didn't want people to know he was sick. It took him until the half way point to even admit to himself that he might be sick. By the time he admitted to Charles he was dying, he was near the end. He also tells Mary-Beth that he's dying. The rest of the gang members, most notably Micah, learn that he is sick just not HOW sick. With the exception of Dutch, who at this point in the game is so paranoid that I think he refused to believe that he could lose Arthur.
There's a few other NPCs that Arthur tells he is sick to. The doctor, the nun, and Agent Milton are the only people he directly tells he has TB to. (He might tell Strauss or Swanson, but I've yet to see it.) Thomas Downes hoped he would get the TB but dies before any confirmation but his wife and son find out later in the game.
Rains Fall is also told that Arthur will die. While it's not confirmed as Arthur that Charlotte knows he is sick, if you go back to her as John she will say something along the lines that she knew he didn't have much longer to live. Mickey is another potential character to discover thar Arthur is dying.
On multiple occasions, store owners and station clerks will ask if Arthur is okay and he will outright deny being sick to most of them. I believe he is honest to a few of the Valentine shop keeps however, specifically the general store owner.
There might be a few I missed but the bottom line is that Arthur didn't really want most people, especially people in his gang to know he was sick. So he kept working. The people he did tell, with the exception of Agent Milton and the Valentine general store owner, are people that are either wise enough or kind enough to understand. The Downes family learn it by proxy.
@potato1674
@@Yemre_____ Y'know he possibly did
Because only 1/10 people that have TB actually have it visible and die from it
Most of them just have it and it breaks out when their immunesystem is to weak, or they can live up to 10 years with it if they care for themselves a lot.
Also in the last stand off when you kill Micah he coughs twice I believe
He coulde've possibly had it and we wouldn't know
Interesting to think about
But sry for the essay
@technic6425
"Arthur?"
"My uncle's name was Arthur! Uncle Arthur we called him!"
"On account of his name."
"It's a fine name, a strong name. Like a king. "
"You could be my king, mister Arthur. Yes, you could!"
If you want to hear this, you could watch a video, or even better, find this homeless vet in Valentine during your time in Horseshoe Overlook.
I was lucky enough to run into him in my game first time, and to get this route, make sure to visit him again after talking nicely to him.
GOOD HONOR ARTHUR IS CANON!
@SlySamurai-wr3yl
I wish we never had to rescue Micah from that damn jail in strawberry
@kerryc
Or could at least kick his ass a few times after we did... I felt so cheated not being able to punch him after taunting him & making him all "het up."
@nunziopuzo9210
The game tries to trick you with this mission by making him seem not that bad.
@deffonotdio6751
Fun fact, if you wait as long as possible to free him you learn that either someone else visited him or there's a mistake, Dutch mentions that micha told him about the next base location before Arthur and Charles changed it to the one closer to the lake
@kevinthomas2906
I tried to leave him locked up. Didn't work have to free him to move on to next chapter
@BJBlaskovichGaming
That changed everything.
@DTrain5512
"I gave you all I had, Dutch."
@atticusfinch517
"I did"
@ascended496
“We’re thieves in a world that don’t want us no more”
@hamadmuhamad4774
😭😭