Shallow Water
Eternal Choices: Unveiling the Depths of Demon Hunter's 'Shallow Water'
Lyrics
Remember the threat from which it was said
Reflecting on a past warning or danger.
"You will reap every seed that you sow"
Conveying the principle of reaping what one sows.
And the tomb where you lay is the bed that you made
Linking the consequences to one's own actions and choices.
Be still in the pain that you wrote
Encouraging acceptance and stillness in self-inflicted pain.
See now, every scar is a choice you make
Highlighting that scars are outcomes of personal decisions.
Every choice is a vow you take
Emphasizing that every choice involves a commitment.
Take pity upon your fate, you coward
Calling out someone for avoiding responsibility and showing pity.
Sleepwalk through heaven's call, no forest for the trees
Advising to be mindful and not miss opportunities ("forest for the trees").
Unlearn every step you take, it'll bring you to your knees
Suggesting the need to unlearn certain behaviors for personal growth.
Tread
Indicating the importance of cautious steps.
Shallow water
Introducing the metaphor of shallow water, possibly denoting a superficial existence.
Safe from the weight, the burden of sacrifice
Describing shallow water as a refuge from the weight of sacrifices.
Sons and daughters, pray for the rain
Encouraging prayer for redemption, possibly from life's struggles.
May it redeem their eyes
Suggesting that rain may cleanse and bring clarity.
And now we have seen what complacency brings
Reflecting on the negative consequences of complacency.
As the blind are assuming the lead
Pointing out the misguided leadership of those unaware ("blind").
Dig deep in the hole where you buried your soul,
Encouraging self-reflection by referencing a buried soul.
In the river from where it bleeds
Connecting the soul's burial place to a bleeding river, symbolizing emotional pain.
Take now your eternal stand before it pulls you in
Advising to take a stand against inevitable challenges.
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