Sisterwraith
Embracing Shadows: Sisterwraith's Poignant Journey of Loss and Redemption
Lyrics
Sisterwraith, if you land, please stay long
Sisterwraith, the speaker is addressing a mysterious figure, expressing a desire for them to linger if they arrive.
Teach me doubt, teach me faith, teach me all
The speaker seeks to learn from Sisterwraith, asking to be taught both doubt and faith, emphasizing a quest for knowledge.
May your end be not cruel, be not wrong
A wish for a merciful and just conclusion for Sisterwraith, hoping for a kind ending.
May I grow past the "lone, quiet one"
The speaker aspires to move beyond the identity of the "lone, quiet one," indicating a desire for personal growth.
Some days I swear I'd trade you
The speaker contemplates trading something with Sisterwraith on certain days, suggesting a complex and dynamic relationship.
Some days I think I'd stay
On some days, the speaker contemplates staying with Sisterwraith, hinting at the unpredictable nature of their connection.
Some days I swear I feel you
Expressing a feeling of Sisterwraith's presence on certain days, possibly an emotional or spiritual connection.
Does that mean anything?
The speaker questions the significance of these feelings, pondering whether they hold any meaning.
Oldest friend, you were there, when she died
Acknowledging Sisterwraith as the oldest friend, recalling their presence during a significant event—someone's death.
Buried face, into fur, screamed and sighed
Describing an emotional moment of burying one's face into fur, possibly a pet, while grieving with screams and sighs.
When you left, I performed for the Night
The speaker suggests performing for the Night after Sisterwraith's departure, portraying a sense of showmanship.
Took a bow, one man show, tears in eyes
Describing a solo performance, taking a bow, and shedding tears—an emotional response to Sisterwraith's absence.
Some days I tried to find you
Some days, the speaker actively attempts to locate Sisterwraith, revealing a persistent search for connection.
Some days I tried to hide
On other days, the speaker tries to hide, suggesting moments of avoidance or withdrawal.
Some days you still affect me
Despite efforts to distance, Sisterwraith continues to have an impact, and the speaker grapples with their influence.
I cannot say goodbye
Expressing difficulty in saying goodbye to Sisterwraith, implying a lingering emotional attachment.
Finally, I found words for you
Announcing the discovery of words for Sisterwraith, indicating an ability to articulate feelings that were previously unspoken.
Finally, I verbalized
Verbalizing emotions, possibly representing a cathartic release or a step towards emotional clarity.
Those times when I was lonely
Reflecting on past lonely times and Sisterwraith's role in those moments, highlighting the connection between loneliness and the entity.
You hid behind my eyes
Suggesting that Sisterwraith concealed itself behind the speaker's eyes during times of solitude or introspection.
You hid behind my eyes
Repetition of the idea that Sisterwraith hides behind the speaker's eyes, reinforcing the image of a concealed presence.
Sisterwraith, if you land, please stay long
A repetition of the initial plea for Sisterwraith to stay if it lands, reiterating the desire for a prolonged connection.
Let me hold both our names when they call
Asking Sisterwraith to let the speaker bear both of their names when they are called, possibly symbolizing a shared identity or responsibility.
Sisterwraith, if you go, don't stay gone
If Sisterwraith decides to leave, the speaker asks it not to stay gone, expressing a wish for continued presence or connection.
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