Black Crown
Embracing Shadows: Classic Jack's Liberation in 'Black Crown'
Lyrics
It wasn't worth it and I didn't hear a fucking word
It wasn't worth it and I didn't hear a word - Expressing regret and disregard for something, possibly a past experience.
Avoiding light was not a choice of mine
Avoiding light was not a choice of mine - Suggesting a lack of control or unwillingness to avoid difficult situations.
But now I see better in the dark
But now I see better in the dark - Implies personal growth and insight gained from challenging times.
Awaiting time I never thought I'd find
Awaiting time I never thought I'd find - Refers to an unexpected period of waiting or anticipation.
Has fallen right into my heart
Has fallen right into my heart - Suggesting a positive and unexpected emotional impact from the wait.
I used to have these strings tying me to the ground
I used to have these strings tying me to the ground - Describing past restrictions or limitations.
Making my light fade out from me
Making my light fade out from me - Indicating that these restrictions dimmed the speaker's inner light or spirit.
I used to have these strings tying my brain in knots
I used to have these strings tying my brain in knots - Describing mental entanglements or confusion in the past.
But now I have been set free, Oh
But now I have been set free, Oh - Conveys a sense of liberation and freedom from previous constraints.
I've been set free
I've been set free - Reiterating the newfound sense of freedom and release from limitations.
I never thought that I could feel what I've been going through now
I never thought that I could feel what I've been going through now - Expressing surprise at the depth of current emotions.
Feeling the sun kissing my skin makes me want to live, breathe, and die in this black cloud
Feeling the sun kissing my skin makes me want to live, breathe, and die in this black cloud - Contrast between positive sensations and the metaphorical "black cloud" suggesting complex emotions.
King of salt king of ash king of sand king of snow
King of salt king of ash king of sand king of snow - Imagery representing different aspects, possibly hardships or challenges.
King of rot king of loss king of blood king of loathe
King of rot king of loss king of blood king of loathe - Continuing imagery, suggesting a ruler or dominance over negative experiences.
I wear these stones inside the crown made of black sitting on my throne
I wear these stones inside the crown made of black sitting on my throne - Metaphorical description of carrying burdens, possibly gained from difficult experiences.
But now I have been set free
But now I have been set free - Reiteration of the theme of liberation and freedom from past struggles.
I've been set free
I've been set free - Reinforcing the idea of personal emancipation and breaking free from constraints.
Avoiding light was not a choice of mine
Avoiding light was not a choice of mine - Repetition of a previous line, emphasizing the lack of control over avoiding challenges.
But now I see better in the dark
But now I see better in the dark - Reiteration of improved perception and understanding gained from difficult experiences.
Awaiting time I never thought I'd find
Awaiting time I never thought I'd find - Repeating the theme of unexpected waiting, possibly with a positive outcome.
Has fallen right into my heart
Has fallen right into my heart - Repeating the idea of a positive emotional impact from the previously mentioned waiting.
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