The Poet

Song Meaning

The lyrics for "The Poet" open with a fragmented, almost declarative series of self-identifications: "Feminine friendships," "Nature lover," "Mic poet." This quickly pivots to a defiant assertion, "Corruption, we are feminine," immediately setting a tone of complex identity and challenge. The scene feels urgent, a call to action amidst a "stormy" environment that acknowledges fear in both "She's afraid" and "He's afraid." A central tension emerges between silence and vocalization. The lyrics describe "Female muteness" but then issue the insistent command, "Speak, poet!" This struggle for voice is amplified by images of hidden activity, as the narrator and others "rooted around in bushes," suggesting a clandestine search for expression. This eventually transforms into a powerful image of growth and audible presence: "Turn to a tree, girl noise." The relentless repetition of "Girls on the run" creates a palpable sense of urgency and collective movement.