Ambitions

Donkeyboy's song 'Ambitions' delves into the emotional turmoil of watching one's dreams and aspirations slowly fade away. The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and frustration, as the protagonist grapples with the realization that their ambitions are slipping through their fingers. The opening lines, 'Now, I can't behave / I feel it in my feet on the streets,' suggest a physical manifestation of this inner conflict, as if the protagonist's body is reacting to the stress and anxiety of unmet goals.

The recurring theme of breaking into 'separate parts' and the inability to live without certain feelings highlights the fragmentation and dependency that come with unfulfilled ambitions. The protagonist acknowledges the importance of these dreams, yet feels powerless to hold onto them. This is further emphasized in the lines, 'And if somebody's going to make it / then this somebody ought to be you,' which reflect a sense of resignation and the transfer of hope onto someone else, perhaps a loved one or a friend.

The metaphor of a 'silverblade' cutting a way out of control illustrates the desperate measures the protagonist is willing to take to regain some semblance of control over their life. However, the acknowledgment that 'some blades will cut you right to the bone' serves as a stark reminder of the potential self-destructive consequences of such actions. The repeated refrain, 'Ambitions are already starting to fade,' underscores the central theme of the song, capturing the poignant and universal experience of watching one's dreams diminish over time.