Sanctuary
Yearning for Redemption: Darkest Hour's 'Sanctuary' Unveiled
Lyrics
on dawn of the day I arose to the thunder again
Waking up at the start of the day to loud noise or disturbance
the pounding in my head
Intense headache or inner turmoil
it doesn't seem to phase me
The pounding sensation doesn't affect or disturb the person
how every scream the pretend not to hear echoes through me
Noticing how ignored cries or distress resonate deeply
standing, complacently waiting
Standing by passively, not taking action
I try to tell myself
Attempting self-reassurance that life has more value
our lives are worth more than this
Believing that life holds greater significance
so give me a chance to take it all back,
Requesting an opportunity to undo past actions
I'll show you that I'm worth more than your pittance or pity
Asserting personal worth beyond insignificant offerings or sympathy
it's a spit in the face
Feeling insulted or disrespected
so don't even try to explain
Refusing to accept justifications or explanations
the earth shakes beneath my feet
Feeling a significant disturbance in life or surroundings
and as these buildings
Observing structures collapsing or breaking down
they crumble around me
Amid chaos, reaching out for help or support
I call out if you can hear me
Pleading for assistance, asking if anyone can hear the distress
come and let me out,
Begging to be freed from the situation
oh please break me out!
Desperately requesting liberation
and give me sanctuary
Seeking refuge or safety from the chaos
you know this whole world knows
Recognizing the widespread awareness of a dire situation
you won't be satisfied 'til you fill up another cemetery
Implying a disregard for life, continuing until more graves are filled
it's all a game to you
Viewing life's seriousness as a game to someone else
we won't be fooled by you into thinking that it's easy,
Refusing to be deceived by false promises or ease
nobody said this would be easy to swallow or process or fake
Admitting the difficulty in accepting, processing, or faking reality
and dark will be the day when I elude their desires
Committing to resist succumbing to others' wants or expectations
no longer will I be..
Declaring independence from external pressures
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