Lyrics
we have come this far
We have progressed to this point.
just crawling on our knees
We have faced difficulties and challenges, symbolized by crawling on our knees.
standing in the wake
We are now in the aftermath or consequences of something significant.
is just enough to feel scared
Standing in the aftermath is enough to induce fear.
(of the aftermath)
This fear is specifically directed towards the consequences (aftermath).
'cause we are...
Reaffirmation of the collective identity or state of being.
it's all gone dark
A state of darkness or despair is experienced.
(twenty feet under ground)
Symbolic depth, suggesting a state of being far below the surface.
are you still alive?
An inquiry into whether one has survived the challenges.
why don't you ever learn?
Rhetorical question questioning the ability to learn from past experiences.
you just lost control
Acknowledgment of losing control, possibly in the face of challenges.
falling all the way down
A metaphorical descent or failure, possibly indicating a significant setback.
i was carrying you
A metaphorical act of support or carrying someone, but their impact is not evident.
so your footsteps disappeared
The effect of support is such that the presence or impact disappears.
save the bitter taste
Saving negative experiences for critical moments or emergencies.
for this emergency break
Comparing the bitterness to an emergency brake, suggesting it's used to avoid further damage.
'cause we are..
Reaffirmation of the collective identity or state of being.
it's all gone dark
A state of darkness or despair is experienced.
(twenty feet under ground)
Symbolic depth, suggesting a state of being far below the surface.
are you still alive?
An inquiry into whether one has survived the challenges.
why don't you ever learn?
Rhetorical question questioning the ability to learn from past experiences.
you just lost control
Acknowledgment of losing control, possibly in the face of challenges.
falling all the way down
A metaphorical descent or failure, possibly indicating a significant setback.
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