Vigil
A Vigil for Shared Struggles
Lyrics
I light a candle for you brother
I express my support and empathy by lighting a candle for you, my brother.
Cause I don't know
Uncertainty about what actions to take or how to help.
What I can do
Expressing a sense of helplessness or lack of solutions.
I say a prayer while i'm going off to sleep
Praying for you before bedtime, a gesture of concern.
And i'm hoping that it gets to you
Hoping that the prayer reaches and positively influences the brother.
Say that you'll never find your way out this time
Suggesting a difficult situation where finding a way out seems challenging.
You say that you're right
Contrasting perspectives on the situation, possibly a disagreement.
I keep an eye on you brother
Keeping a watchful eye on the brother, showing concern.
But I don't know
Expressing uncertainty about the brother's actions or choices.
What you might get up to
Reflecting on the potential risks or consequences of the brother's actions.
Am I sleeping
Questioning one's own state of awareness or reality, possibly due to emotional distress.
Everything's a bad dream
Suggesting a negative perception of the current situation, possibly a nightmare.
Everything's about you
Emphasizing the centrality of the brother in the speaker's thoughts and concerns.
Say you'll find your way out this time
Reiterating the challenge of finding a solution or a way out.
Say that you'll try
Encouraging the brother to attempt to overcome the challenges.
I light a match for you brother
Symbolically supporting the brother by lighting a match, possibly indicating a shared struggle.
Help you burn it to the ground
Expressing a willingness to contribute to a radical change or transformation.
Cause I was wounded in the same war as you
Sharing a common experience of hardship or conflict.
And I'm not the one to lead us out
Denying personal capability to lead or guide others out of a difficult situation.
Say we'll never find our way out this time
Repeating the theme of the challenge in finding a resolution.
Say that you're right
Reiterating the brother's perspective on the difficulty of the situation.
I light a candle for you brother
Continuing the symbolic gesture of support through candlelight.
Cause I don't know what I can do
Expressing uncertainty about the speaker's ability to make a meaningful impact.
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