Cumbersome

Seven Mary Three's song 'Cumbersome' delves into the complexities and emotional weight of strained relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who feels overwhelmed and burdensome to both the world and his significant other. The opening lines, 'She calls me Goliath and I wear the David mask,' suggest a struggle between perceived strength and vulnerability. The reference to Goliath and David, figures from the biblical story, symbolizes the internal and external battles the protagonist faces. The 'stones' coming too fast represent the relentless challenges and criticisms that build up, creating an emotional wall between him and his partner.

The chorus, 'I have become cumbersome to this world, I have become cumbersome to my girl,' highlights the protagonist's sense of being a burden. This feeling of heaviness is further explored through the contrasting imagery of being 'too heavy too light, too black or too white, too wrong or too right.' These lines reflect the protagonist's struggle to find balance and acceptance in his relationship and life. The use of the word 'cumbersome' repeatedly emphasizes the weight of these emotional burdens and the difficulty in navigating them.

The song also touches on themes of reconciliation and the passage of time. The protagonist expresses a desire to 'reconcile the past' and 'resurrect those bridges with an ancient glance,' but acknowledges that his 'old stone face' and the memories of past conflicts make this difficult. The imagery of burning bridges signifies the irreversible damage done to the relationship. The mention of 'a balance between two worlds, one with an arrow and a cross' suggests a struggle between opposing forces or beliefs, further complicating the protagonist's emotional state. Ultimately, 'Cumbersome' captures the profound sense of being weighed down by unresolved issues and the longing for a resolution that seems out of reach.