I Will (Los Angeles Version)

The speaker imagines going underground to protect children from a frightening world. The repeated promise, “I will,” sounds determined, but the bunker setting makes that determination feel anxious and desperate. The song moves between a wish to shield the young and a sudden image of them facing the world outside.

A “bunker underground” suggests hiding from danger, whether the danger is literal or a broader threat. “Coming out of your shell” usually means becoming more open or confident, but here it may also suggest leaving safety and encountering harsh reality. “White elephants” can mean burdensome or troublesome things, while “sitting ducks” describes people who are exposed and easy to harm. Together, these images make the outside world seem threatening, though the lyrics do not explain exactly why.

The repeated mention of babies’ eyes may express tenderness, fear for their future, or the speaker’s intense focus on their vulnerability. The repetition can feel like a lullaby, but also like an anxious thought that will not go away. It is unclear whether the speaker is describing a real crisis, imagining one, or using the bunker as a metaphor for the urge to protect loved ones from dangers no one can fully control.