Lyrics
I try to find a lesson I can learn
The speaker is attempting to extract a valuable lesson from their experiences.
Without abuse of my own
They want to learn without self-inflicted harm or mistreatment.
It seems I'm getting nothing in return
Despite efforts, the speaker feels they receive nothing in return for their endeavors.
Even if I try, everyday I fall
Despite daily attempts, the speaker constantly faces failure and setbacks.
Left all behind, you're never satisfied
Abandoning everything, the speaker notes dissatisfaction and implies a sacrifice for another's greed.
Died for your greed
The speaker suggests a figurative death resulting from someone else's greed.
All you have now is a bait on a line
The only possession left is a bait, implying manipulation or deception.
You'll never know how I feel
Expressing that the other person will never understand the speaker's emotions.
What if all comes down tonight
Contemplation on the possibility of a significant event happening tonight.
I won't be the only one
The speaker won't be the sole person affected if the event occurs.
Can't find a way I'll be lost within
Struggling to find a solution, the speaker faces being lost within a challenging situation.
and I'm doing all I can
The speaker is making an effort despite difficulties.
I never let down the honest man
Promising not to disappoint those who are honest.
It's just the path I lead gives me nothing
The speaker acknowledges that the path they lead brings no rewards.
Our life is like a black river running
Comparing life to a black river, symbolizing difficulty and darkness.
In your storm on the way
In the midst of life's challenges.
I'm drowning and it's not what I wanted
The speaker feels submerged in an undesirable situation contrary to their desires.
If you change ...it stays the same
If there is a change, it seems things will remain the same.
What if all comes down tonight
Repetition of contemplation on a significant event happening tonight.
I won't be the only one
Reiteration that the speaker won't be the only one affected if the event occurs.
Can't find a way I'll be lost within
Struggling again to find a solution, facing being lost within a challenging situation.
and I'm doing all I can
Continued effort despite difficulties.
I never let down the honest man
Reaffirmation of the commitment not to let down honest individuals.
It's just the path I lead gives me nothing
Reiteration that the path the speaker leads offers no rewards.
Find my way back home
Expressing a desire to find the way back home.
Then I'm free to roam
Upon finding the way back home, the speaker feels liberated to roam freely.
What if all comes down tonight
Repetition of contemplation on a significant event happening tonight.
I won't be the only one
Reiteration that the speaker won't be the only one affected if the event occurs.
Can't find a way I'll be lost within
Struggling once more to find a solution, facing being lost within a challenging situation.
and I'm doing all I can
Continued effort despite difficulties.
I never let down the honest man
Reaffirmation of the commitment not to let down honest individuals.
It's just the path I lead gives me nothing
Final reiteration that the path the speaker leads offers no rewards.
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