Scarred
Unraveling Despair: Churchburn's Emotional Journey
Lyrics
It only took one second
Experiencing a life-changing event in a very short time.
To unravel my life
The impact of the event causing the unraveling of the speaker's life.
From a phrase of words
The event is conveyed through a set of words or a phrase.
As it starts to sink in
The realization of the event begins to set in.
So do I
The speaker is also sinking into the emotional impact of the situation.
Slowly pulled
The speaker is gradually drawn into a state of hopelessness.
Into despair
A deep emotional state of despair is described.
Shrouded by this ebony drape
The speaker feels covered by a dark emotional shroud.
That cover my eyes
The darkness obscures the speaker's vision and perception.
Scattered memories from stories of old
Recollections from past experiences, possibly traumatic ones, resurface.
On which I rely
The speaker relies on these memories as a source of understanding or strength.
My father
The imminent loss of the speaker's father is acknowledged.
Will soon be gone
The speaker anticipates the departure of their father.
I'm by your side
The speaker expresses support for someone in distress.
You're not alone
Assurance that the person is not alone despite the overwhelming silence.
But the sound of silence is deafening
The silence is emphasized as emotionally powerful and profound.
Feeling the weight of life disappering
Feeling the heaviness of life disappearing, possibly indicating a sense of loss.
My hands are scorched from holding on to you
The physical toll of holding on to someone, possibly in vain.
My soul is scarred from letting you go
The speaker's soul bears lasting wounds from letting someone go.
It only took one second
Reiteration of the swift and impactful nature of the life-altering event.
To unravel my life
Repetition of the unraveling effect on the speaker's life.
From a phrase of words
Repetition of the event being conveyed through words.
As it starts to sink in
Repetition of the gradual realization and sinking in of the situation.
Slowly pulled
Reiteration of the speaker being drawn into a state of despair.
Into despair
Reiteration of the deep emotional state of despair.
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