Lyrics
She was only 17
Reference to a young woman who was only 17 years old.
And forced to blame it on herself
She feels compelled to take responsibility and blame herself.
That she hides away to tame the pain she feels
She retreats to solitude to cope with the emotional pain she experiences.
She was fallen to a scene
She became involved in a distressing situation.
A drunken man a violent will
Describes a violent encounter with an intoxicated man.
And the God that makes mistakes
Reference to a deity or force that makes mistakes.
And still pretends
This force still pretends despite its fallibility.
And I'll be strong
Expressing determination to be strong.
And I will say
Commitment to alleviate the other person's pain.
And I will take your pain away
-And I'll be strong
-And I will say
-And I will take your pain away
-She was only trying to breath
She struggles to breathe, indicating emotional distress.
Her broken nails had sliced his skin
Physical harm inflicted, symbolized by broken nails and bruised skin.
As he bruised her face she fades away again
She fades away, possibly metaphorically losing herself in the pain.
When she came to at the scene
Recovery at the scene, facing a destructive situation.
A fever wind and a match in hand
Imagery of a fever wind and flames, symbolizing intense emotions and the possibility of finding love again.
As she watched the flames she felt love again
-And I'll be strong
Reiteration of the commitment to be strong and alleviate pain.
And I will say
-And I will take your pain away
-And I'll be strong
-And I will say
-And I will take your pain away
-Can you feel?
Repetition of the question "Can you feel?" suggests a plea for empathy and connection.
Can you feel?
-Can you feel?
-Can you feel?
-And I'll be strong
-And I will say
-And I will take your pain away
-And I'll be strong
-And I will say
-And I will take your pain away
-Can you feel?
-Can you feel?
-Can you feel?
-Can you feel?
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