Cycles
WILLOW Lyrics


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Ain't tryna rock no boats
Ain't tryna step on no toes
Ain't tryna bust no bowls
But I'm just trying to get home

'Cause the moon is bright, the sheets are dark
The kids in the alley, they're howling
I walk the streets, trying to find a place to sit
A person to talk to
But all I have is you, this ghost inside my brain

I'm lost in the light
I'm feeling really bright
I don't wanna spend the night
I just want a cool breeze, warm stream while we're looking at the trees
I'm howling, I'm howling
Lost in the night
I really wanna cry
I don't sleep at night
I'm going out with those kids, we're howling, we're howling

Kids, we do what is right
We do what is wrong
But what is right?
Please explain to me what is wrong
We do what we feel
We make our own path
Hop out now
We're the indigo, we're the indigos and we're all going to another place
Not tryna find another name
Not tryna get in another body
I'm going to ascension, baby you cannot stop me
You cannot stop me

'Cause the moon is bright, the sheets are dark
The kids in the alley, they're howling
I walk the streets, trying to find a place to sit
A person to talk to
But all I have is you, this ghost inside my brain

I'm lost in the tide
I don't think I can get out
I'm swimming from that sharp mouth
And that island of the doll is really far away
I don't think I will make it at all

But I fall
With some Atlanteans, Nephilims, the Martians and some Anunnaki, we all fall
What happens when we fall?
We go down in consciousness and we rise into a light like
What the heck is happening?
Why am I here? Why can I sing?




Why am I across the sea? This is crazy
I wanna go home, I wanna go home

Overall Meaning

The song "Cycles" by Willow is a contemplative track that talks about the struggles of finding a place to belong and searching for one's purpose in life. The opening verse of the song sets the tone for the piece, where Willow sings that she's not trying to create any conflicts or disturb anyone, rather she just wants to get back home. The moon, darkness, and howling of the kids in the crooked alley set a dark and moody tone for the song. Willow continues to introspect her life and the ghost inside her brain that haunts her every step. Despite feeling lost, bright, and overwhelmed by emotions, Willow finds solace in a cool breeze and the beauty of nature, yet she still cannot avoid being lost in the night with a feeling of sadness and despair.


The chorus features Willow's howling and longing for an explanation of what is right and wrong, as she navigates her way through life. She believes in forging her own path and escaping to the next level in consciousness, unshackling herself from this existential plane. Willow speaks about going down in consciousness and rising into a light, drawing from myths and tales of the Atlanteans, Nephilims, Martians, and Anunnaki. She is searching for answers about her strange existence and why she is here in a place far away from home.


Line by Line Meaning

Ain't tryna rock no boats
I don't want to cause any trouble or disruption


Ain't tryna step on no toes
I don't want to offend or upset anyone


Ain't tryna bust no bowls
I don't want to break anything or cause damage


But I'm just trying to get home
I'm just trying to find my way back to a place where I feel safe and comfortable


'Cause the moon is bright, the sheets are dark
The night is peaceful and quiet


The kids in the alley, they're howling
The sounds of the night are lively and energetic


I walk the streets, trying to find a place to sit
I am wandering and searching for somewhere to rest


A person to talk to
I am looking for someone to connect with or confide in


But all I have is you, this ghost inside my brain
I am alone with my thoughts and emotions


I'm lost in the light
I am overwhelmed by the brightness and intensity of life


I'm feeling really bright
I am full of energy and vitality


I don't wanna spend the night
I don't want to waste my time or energy


I just want a cool breeze, warm stream while we're looking at the trees
I want to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature


I'm howling, I'm howling
I am expressing my emotions and releasing my inner self


I really wanna cry
I am feeling sad or overwhelmed


I don't sleep at night
I am restless and unable to rest


I'm going out with those kids, we're howling, we're howling
I am joining with others to express ourselves and connect with each other


Kids, we do what is right
We try to make good choices and do what is best for us and others


We do what is wrong
Sometimes we make mistakes or go against what is expected


But what is right?
We may not always know what the right thing to do is


Please explain to me what is wrong
We may struggle to understand why we make certain choices


We do what we feel
We follow our instincts and emotions


We make our own path
We don't always follow the path that others have set for us


Hop out now
We are breaking free from the status quo and taking risks


We're the indigo, we're the indigos and we're all going to another place
We are a unique and visionary group that is looking towards the future


Not tryna find another name
We don't need to conform or fit into a certain category


Not tryna get in another body
We are comfortable with who we are and don't need to change ourselves to fit in


I'm going to ascension, baby you cannot stop me
I am pursuing a higher level of consciousness and growth, and nothing can hold me back


I'm lost in the tide
I am struggling and overwhelmed by the forces around me


I don't think I can get out
I feel trapped and unable to free myself


I'm swimming from that sharp mouth
I am trying to escape from something dangerous or harmful


And that island of the doll is really far away
A sense of safety and comfort is distant and hard to reach


But I fall
I experience setbacks and failures


With some Atlanteans, Nephilims, the Martians and some Anunnaki, we all fall
We are all vulnerable to the same struggles and hardships


What happens when we fall?
We face challenges and difficulties, but we can also learn and grow from them


We go down in consciousness and we rise into a light like
We can sink into despair, but we can also find new hope and optimism


What the heck is happening?
We may struggle to understand or make sense of our surroundings


Why am I here? Why can I sing?
We may question our purpose and abilities


Why am I across the sea? This is crazy
We may feel lost or disoriented in unfamiliar surroundings


I wanna go home, I wanna go home
We long for a sense of familiarity and comfort




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Kaelisays

Verse 1]
Ain't tryna rock no boats
Ain't tryna step on no toes
Ain't tryna bust no bowls
But I'm just trying to get home

[Pre-Chorus]
Cause the moon is bright, the streets are dark
The kids and they're howling, they're howling
I walk the streets, trying to find a place to sit
A person to talk to
But all I have is you, this ghost inside my brain

[Chorus]
I'm lost in the light
I'm feeling really bright
I don't wanna spend the night
I just want a cool breeze, warm stream while we're looking at the trees
I'm howling, I'm howling
Lost in the night
I really wanna cry
I don't sleep at night
I'm going out with those kids, we're howling, we're howling

[Verse 2]
Kids, we do what is right
We do what is wrong
But what is right?
Please explain to me what is wrong
We do what we feel
We make our own path
Our path now
We're the indigo, we're the indigos and we're all going to another place
Not tryna find another name
Not tryna get in another body
I'm going to ascension, baby you cannot stop me
You cannot stop me

[Pre-Chorus]
Cause the moon is bright, the streets are dark
The kids and they're howling, they're howling
I walk the streets, trying to find a place to sit
A person to talk to
But all I have is you, this ghost inside my brain

[Chorus]
I'm lost in the tide
I don't think I can get out
I'm swimming from that shark mouth
And that island of undal is really far away
I don't think I will make it at all

[Outro]
But I fall
With some Atlanteans, Nephilims, the Martians and some Anunnaki, we all fall
What happens when we fall?
We go down in consciousness and we rise into a life like
What the heck is happening?
Why am I here? Why can I sing?
Why am I across the seas? This is crazy
I wanna go home, I wanna go home



All comments from YouTube:

@angie0172

When she was writing this album she was in phase of cutting. She was feeling lots of pain and rebelling against her parents because they were kinda forcing her unto the fame path.

@lateshiachilds3640

I love her music, I had to purchase her mp3 album on amazon I would rather have a physical CD. I’m 37 and think she is a great artist.

@duvallkid1991

I connect with this song so much

@cobyhizkiya3756

this girl is SO fire 👁

@moniquebroady8581

I can imagine a holy ascension. Actually I think of it quite often. I mean to leave the body and be surrounded by comforting light. Embraced by angels of a heavenly delight. The sounds oh I can imagine their beautiful song.❤️

@xquavius

I really dig her high register now. At first I hated it but now you can feel the emotion lol

@Kaelisays

Verse 1]
Ain't tryna rock no boats
Ain't tryna step on no toes
Ain't tryna bust no bowls
But I'm just trying to get home

[Pre-Chorus]
Cause the moon is bright, the streets are dark
The kids and they're howling, they're howling
I walk the streets, trying to find a place to sit
A person to talk to
But all I have is you, this ghost inside my brain

[Chorus]
I'm lost in the light
I'm feeling really bright
I don't wanna spend the night
I just want a cool breeze, warm stream while we're looking at the trees
I'm howling, I'm howling
Lost in the night
I really wanna cry
I don't sleep at night
I'm going out with those kids, we're howling, we're howling

[Verse 2]
Kids, we do what is right
We do what is wrong
But what is right?
Please explain to me what is wrong
We do what we feel
We make our own path
Our path now
We're the indigo, we're the indigos and we're all going to another place
Not tryna find another name
Not tryna get in another body
I'm going to ascension, baby you cannot stop me
You cannot stop me

[Pre-Chorus]
Cause the moon is bright, the streets are dark
The kids and they're howling, they're howling
I walk the streets, trying to find a place to sit
A person to talk to
But all I have is you, this ghost inside my brain

[Chorus]
I'm lost in the tide
I don't think I can get out
I'm swimming from that shark mouth
And that island of undal is really far away
I don't think I will make it at all

[Outro]
But I fall
With some Atlanteans, Nephilims, the Martians and some Anunnaki, we all fall
What happens when we fall?
We go down in consciousness and we rise into a life like
What the heck is happening?
Why am I here? Why can I sing?
Why am I across the seas? This is crazy
I wanna go home, I wanna go home

@wm396

Thank you ❤️

@idkanymore2183

I feel like this song was about her astral projecting just like randomsong because the end where she said "I wanna go home." The song ended after she said that and usually when you astral project and say or think something like that you usually go back to your body so idk


Idk tho

@beatrizavelino5846

Amo essa música ❤💕

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