Landing Gear Ani DiFranco

"Landing Gear" by Ani DiFranco, released in 2001, is a folk-rock song that explores themes of vulnerability, self-acceptance, and the complexities of relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of introspection, highlighting the need for emotional grounding amidst life's turbulence. Unique musical elements include DiFranco's signature fingerstyle guitar and poetic lyricism, creating an intimate atmosphere. The song resonates with listeners for its authenticity and relatability, reinforcing DiFranco's impact as a feminist voice in music. #FolkRock

Hey little bag of sugar
Floating in your biosphere
Summon the courage
To put down your landing gear
And come out here
Cuz i am as exhausted
As a drowning polar bear
Swimming around looking for a ride
And it's so god-awful hot outside
And quit kicking me in the rib
Every time adam tells what he did
Man creates woman, he says
Sweeping his hand through the air
Like mister show biz

You're gonna love this world
If it's the last thing i do
The whole extravagant joke
Topped in bittersweet chocolate goo
For someone who ain't even here yet
Look how much the world loves you
Look how much the world loves you

The candles are burning down
The music is fading
Your pinata is torn
It is time to be born
Death is at the door
Peddling that old fashioned
Blood and gore
Here at the house of creation
Cue the sobering moment
Of revelation

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