For Tonight
Ephemeral Shadows: A Journey Through Life's Twilight
Lyrics
For a while sunlight has faded
Loss of optimism or hope as sunlight fades.
For a while the lifeboats have passed
Reference to missed opportunities or help (lifeboats).
For a while children corroded
Negative impact on the innocence of children.
And all we see is Utopian grasp
Perception of an unattainable ideal (Utopian grasp).
For tonight I feel not sorry
Emotionally detached or unapologetic attitude for tonight.
For tonight a cigarette for god
Symbolic use of a cigarette as an offering to a higher power.
For tonight don't dare to call me
Request to avoid contact or communication tonight.
Cause I'm not here.
Assertion of absence and disengagement.
I'm out for a walk.
Literal indication of being physically away.
For a life, for god and the nation
Sacrifice for life, god, and nation, possibly with a critical tone.
For a life forget how to love
Suggests a desensitization or abandonment of love.
For a life walking courageous
Encouragement to face life boldly, despite fear.
And all we fear is the heaven above
Fear or concern about the afterlife or consequences.
And for now I drink to the faithless
Toasting to those who lack faith, strength, or stature.
To the weak, the crippled, the tall
Inclusive acknowledgment of diverse struggles.
And for now, tomorrow and anon
Indifference expressed towards the present and future.
Don't you now I don't care at all?
Emphasizing the lack of concern or apathy.
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