The Setting Sun

Embracing Shadows: A Journey Through Despair in 'The Setting Sun'
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Lyrics

the light goes out and leads us nowhere

The absence of guidance leads to a directionless path.

fading voices fail to be heard

People's voices are fading away, unheard or ignored.

emptiness it wraps me up and tears into my skin

Feeling engulfed by emptiness, causing emotional pain.


When darkness doesn't promise light

When there's no assurance of improvement from a dark situation.

and sorrow grips your throat at night

Intense sorrow or distress overwhelming someone at night.

there's gotta be

A hope or belief that change is possible.

something I can change

Seeking something to alter or improve because pretending to be fine is no longer an option.

cause I'm done pretending I'm okay

Rejecting the facade of being okay and acknowledging the need for change.


I must have lost my mind

Feeling disoriented or confused.

putting my faith into borrowed time

Placing trust in a period of time that isn't guaranteed.

told myself I could run

Believing in the possibility of escaping or avoiding something.

away from the setting sun

Trying to escape the inevitability of challenging times.

The setting sun

Reiteration of trying to escape from the difficult circumstances.


the circles underneath my eyes

Physical signs of exhaustion from lack of sleep.

a badge from all my sleepless nights

Sleeplessness represented as a badge of honor or experience.

And at the corner of my

Describing the setting of one's vulnerability and contemplation.

bed

A place of personal vulnerability, possibly the origin of fears or doubts.

the reaper waits to tuck me in

A metaphorical representation of facing mortality or one's fears at night.

the moon is hanging low it's almost blinding

The overwhelming presence of the moon and its brightness.

i'm drowning from the raging sea inside of me

Feeling suffocated by internal turmoil and emotions.

Drown inside of me

A plea for help, feeling overwhelmed by internal struggles.


I must have lost my mind

Reiteration of feeling disoriented or confused.

putting my faith into borrowed time

Continuing to trust in a period of time that's uncertain.

told myself I could run

Believing in the possibility of escaping or avoiding something.

away from the setting sun

Attempting to run away from the inevitable difficult situation.

The setting sun

Reiteration of trying to escape from challenging circumstances.


It's getting cold outside

Feeling emotionally distant or numb to external conditions.

but I haven't felt a thing this whole damn year

A lack of emotional response or sensitivity throughout the year.

I lay in bed and pray the night

Hoping for nighttime to take away from the current situation.

takes me far away from here

Wishing to be removed or distanced from the present reality.


I hear a voice in my head

Hearing conflicting internal thoughts or impulses.

Tells me to sink

Being urged or tempted to succumb to negative thoughts or emotions.

But I’m still learning to swim

Despite temptations or challenges, still in the process of learning to cope or survive.

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