Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Bridge, Part 1” by Ottmar Liebert
Bridge, Part 1 by Ottmar Liebert speaks to the theme of connection—both within oneself, and with other people and the world. The song begins with light yet mournful acoustic guitar, calling to mind peace and solace during hard times. The lyrics allude to the need to connect with oneself on a higher level, in order to truly connect with the world. The chorus echoes this sentiment, asking for “help me to bridge my heart.” This is a plea to use one’s innermost feelings to make a connection to the outside world.
The bridge then reflects on the feeling of loneliness and being lost without someone to support you. The lyrics “to fall apart and not fear the past” speak to the courage needed to stand in the presence of pain and heartache. Yet the chorus brings the listener back to the hope of reconnecting with the world and rebuilding strength as one finds their grounding again.
The resonant guitar solo brings this sentiment of repair to fruition, as it builds up in intensity before gradually calming down, signifying the calming of the storm. The conclusion of the song reflects on this journey of reconnecting with the world and finding peace within oneself. The song ends with a hopeful reminder that everyone can bridge their heart and find strength in those connections.