The image of a hair tie folded into two loops, yet remaining one continuous whole, gives Anthony John Sissian’s “Before Elevation, There is Isolation (Lullaby)” an interesting way of looking at loneliness. Through the wordplay “Alone means All one,” he reminds listeners that feeling separate does not mean we are broken or incomplete. It is a thoughtful idea at the centre of a song written to offer comfort during uncertain moments.
Rather than presenting isolation as something to fear, Sissian looks at it as a possible part of personal growth. The song recognises that being alone can hurt, but also encourages patience and a different perspective when life does not go as expected. Its message does not suggest that we must face everything by ourselves either. The reminder that sometimes we need a friend beside us brings a welcome sense of human connection to the song.
The lyrics also use the image of a stone dropped into a pond to reflect on how we respond to difficult experiences. The first ripple may bring regret, but later ripples can reveal possibilities that were not immediately visible. It is a simple image that supports the song’s wider message about allowing time and change to take their course.
With its lullaby-like approach and reassuring words, “Before Elevation, There is Isolation (Lullaby)” offers more than a message about solitude. It encourages listeners to be patient with themselves, hold on through uncertain periods and remember that their sense of wholeness does not depend on having everything figured out.
