Steven
Unveiling the Haunting Tale: Steven's Cry and the Whispers of Pain
Lyrics
I don't want to see you go,
The speaker doesn't want the person addressed in the song to leave.
I don't even want to be there
The speaker doesn't even want to witness the situation or be present.
I will cover up my eyes
The speaker intends to avoid seeing the distressing situation.
And pray it goes away
The speaker hopes that by avoiding the situation, it will cease to exist.
You've only lived a minute of your life
Expresses that the person being addressed has only experienced a fraction of life.
I must be dreaming,
The speaker feels like they're in a dreamlike state.
Please stop screaming
Asking the distressed person to stop screaming, possibly in distress or agony.
I don't like to hear you cry
The speaker dislikes hearing the person cry.
You just don't know
Indicates the person doesn't understand the depth of pain they're causing the speaker.
How deep that cuts me
Expresses the emotional impact of the pain caused.
So I will cover up my eyes
Reiterating the desire to avoid confronting the distressing situation.
And it will go away
Belief that ignoring it will make the distress disappear.
You've only lived a minute of your life
Repetition emphasizing the limited experience of life.
I must be dreaming,
The speaker feels like they're in a dreamlike state, possibly to cope with the distress.
Please stop screaming
A plea to stop the distressed behavior, possibly crying or screaming.
Steven
Repeatedly calling out the name "Steven," possibly the person in distress.
I hear my name (Steven)
The speaker hears their own name being called, creating a sense of urgency.
Is someone calling me?
Questioning if someone is calling for the speaker by name.
I hear my name (Steven)
Repetition of hearing the speaker's name, adding to the sense of unease.
That icy breath,
Describing a chilling sensation associated with pain and suffering.
It whispers screams of pain
Describes the agonizing whispers or cries of pain.
I don't want to feel you die,
The speaker doesn't want to experience the death of the person in distress.
But if that's the way
Acceptance that if it's fate, the speaker will respect it.
That God has planned you,
Implies a ritual of covering the eyes of the deceased with coins as a custom.
I'll put pennies on your eyes
Belief that this action will make the distress disappear.
And it will go away, see?
Reiterates the limited experience of life, suggesting premature death.
You've only lived a minute of your life
Repetition emphasizing the shortness of life.
I must be dreaming,
Continued feeling of being in a dreamlike state.
Please stop screaming
Repeated plea to stop the distressed behavior.
(Steven) (Is someone calling me? No)
Repetition of hearing the name "Steven" with doubt if it's someone calling.
(Steven)
Repeatedly calling out the name "Steven."
(I think I hear a voice,
Suggests hearing a voice outside the door, creating a sense of mystery.
It's outside the door)
Repeats the doubt about the source of the voice outside the door.
(Steven) I hear my name
Reiterates hearing the name "Steven."
(Steven) (Is someone calling me?
Repetition of uncertainty about someone calling.
I hear my name)
Reiterates hearing the speaker's name.
(Steven) (What do you want?)
Questions directed toward "Steven" about their intentions.
(Steven) (What do you want?)
Repeated questions seeking clarity or understanding.
(What do you want?) (Steven)
Continued uncertainty about the intentions of "Steven."
(I hear my name)
Reiterating the repeated hearing of the speaker's name.
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