Lyrics
Who will forgive us, we know what we've done
Expressing awareness of wrongdoing and seeking forgiveness for past actions.
No point in hiding, there's no place to run
Acknowledging that there's no escape from the consequences, and hiding is futile.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Repetition for emphasis, possibly highlighting the gravity of the situation.
We lie awake, built a shrine to our shame
Struggling with guilt and the creation of a symbolic shrine to acknowledge shame.
Covered in guilt and there's no one to blame
Feeling guilty with no one else to blame, facing the consequences of actions.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Reiteration, emphasizing the emotional weight of the guilt.
We came out of the garden and into the woods
Transition from innocence ("garden") to a more challenging and complex situation ("woods").
Up from the ashes and down from the sun
Reflecting on a journey from difficulties ("ashes") and success ("sun").
In the cool of the day, we got carried away
Referencing a moment of distraction or irresponsibility during a tranquil time.
How did we get lost
Pondering the path that led to confusion or being lost.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Repetition of the emotional tone, possibly emphasizing the sense of being lost.
Wise as a serpent, sweet as a bird
Describing a balance between wisdom and sweetness, possibly in relationships or decisions.
Lay down my life if you give me your word
Willingness to sacrifice ("lay down my life") in exchange for trust or commitment.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Reiteration, possibly reinforcing the desire for a harmonious blend of qualities.
We came out of the garden and into the woods
Revisiting the shift from innocence to a more challenging reality.
Up from the ashes and down from the sun
Continuing the reflection on ups and downs in life's journey.
In the cool of the day, we got carried away
Repeating the moment of distraction or deviation from the right path.
How did we get lost
Reiterating the question of how the confusion or loss occurred.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Repetition for emphasis, possibly conveying a sense of bewilderment or regret.
I hear you darling, I hear you say
Listening to a loved one expressing thoughts, possibly seeking guidance or understanding.
I hear you calling, and I know the way
Responding to the call and claiming to know the way, possibly offering reassurance.
I hear you darling (I can hear you, won't you call me)
Repetition of acknowledgment and a plea for communication.
I hear you say (I hear you say)
Confirmation of hearing the expressed thoughts.
I hear you calling (Won't you call me)
Reiteration of the plea for communication, possibly emphasizing its importance.
And I know the way
Assurance of knowing the way, reinforcing the claim to guide and support.
We came out of the garden and into the woods
Returning to the theme of transitioning from innocence to a more challenging reality.
Up from the ashes and down from the sun
Continuing the reflection on life's journey, with its highs and lows.
In the cool of the day, we got carried away
Repeating the moment of distraction or deviation and its consequences.
How did we get lost
Pondering the cause of confusion or being lost, seeking understanding.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Repetition for emphasis, possibly underscoring the emotional weight of the situation.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Final repetition, possibly leaving the listener with a lingering sense of reflection or regret.
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