Take a breath, Take it deep. 'Calm yourself', He says to…
“Take a breath, Take it deep. 'Calm yourself', He says to me If you play, you play for keeps. Take the gun and count to three. Im sweating now, Moving slow, No time to think. My turn to go And you can see my heart beating You can see it through my chest. Said I'm terrified but I'm not leaving I know that I must pass this test So, just pull the trigger Say a prayer to yourself He says 'close your eyes, sometimes it helps' And then I get a scary thought That he's here - means he's never lost And you can see my heart beating. No, You can see it through my chest. Said I'm terrified but I'm not leaving Know that I must pass this test. So, just pull my trigger As my life flashes before my eyes I'm wondering will I ever see another sunrise? So many won't get the chance to say good-bye But its too late to think of the value of my life And you can see my heart beating. No, You can see it through my chest. Said I'm terrified but I'm not”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A person confronts fear and mortality, urging calm and decisive action despite anxiety.
In simple terms: Facing fear, staying calm, and acting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace calm, act despite fear.
Themes
fear
mortality
calm
decision
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- combat
- high stress
- personal crisis
- decision making
Key Concepts
anxiety
courage
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you calm yourself in life‑or‑death moments?
- What does “pull the trigger” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Fear may paralyze; calm is hard to maintain under pressure.