Close To The Edge

The lyrics move through vivid, shifting scenes rather than telling a clear story. The speaker seems to reflect on change, time, confusion, and the search for understanding. Images of moving toward an edge recur alongside the refrain “I get up, I get down,” suggesting a cycle of struggle and recovery. By the end, the mood feels more accepting: seasons pass, and the speaker seems to find a sense of wholeness.

Several images invite interpretation. A “dewdrop” that can “exalt us” suggests that a small, ordinary thing can inspire wonder. “Close to the edge” may mean being near a risky boundary or a moment of major change; the river and corner add a feeling of movement toward somewhere uncertain. The repeated seasons imply that life keeps changing, while the ups and downs continue.

Some lines are deliberately hard to pin down, and the lyrics shift between personal reflection and wider questions about society. The woman who takes blame may suggest unfair sacrifice, while “How many millions do we deceive each day?” questions collective honesty. These readings are possible, not definite: the song’s images may work more through mood and association than through one single message.