Lyrics
Draw the shades and close my eyes
Seeking refuge by shutting out the world
(I never want to see again)
Expressing a desire to avoid witnessing certain things again
I found the cost of courage high
Realizing the high price of bravery
(Sometimes hard to pay)
Acknowledging the difficulty in meeting that cost at times
I hear the song the Sirens sing
Hearing tempting calls or influences that may lead astray
(Calling on the shore for me)
Being enticed by alluring but potentially harmful offers
So sell your soul and try to fly
Urging someone to make a sacrifice in pursuit of a goal, despite being tied to something else
(The tether still remains)
Despite attempting to break free, still feeling connected to previous commitments or ties
And all the finer things they laid upon my table
Materialistic or superficial offerings given as temptation
Smiled as their hooks were slowly sinking in
Feeling the pull of temptations despite recognizing their manipulative nature
Another pill I'm to consume
Turning to substances to reignite emotions
(To make me learn to feel again)
Seeking to regain feelings but also losing oneself in the process
Is followed by another one
Continuing a cycle of seeking emotional numbness
(To make me loose the same)
Intentionally losing feelings to cope with pain
God, if I could recognize
Desiring clarity to find what brings fulfillment
(The things to make me whole again)
Longing to embrace life fully again
And draw this air into my lungs
Seeking to remember how to enjoy life
(Remember how to breathe)
Struggling to breathe freely, both physically and metaphorically
For as the curtain rose I danced as I was able
Engaging in life's activities despite personal limitations
Felt my deception slowly sinking in
Realizing the gradual acceptance of self-deception
And so I turn to you, my love
Turning to a loved one for comfort and support
(For the solace that is there)
Seeking solace or comfort in the presence of the loved one
And offer any cherished thing
Willing to offer anything valuable for a brief relief
(For a slight reprieve)
Desiring even a small break from pain or difficulties
I hoped that you might find me here
Hoping to be found by the loved one for emotional recovery
(And I could learn to smile again)
Desiring to rediscover happiness through the loved one's presence
And as a balm for these wounds
Asking for something to alleviate emotional pain
(Take away the sting)
Seeking relief from the distressing feelings
And as the band did play your body I did cradle
Embracing a loved one during a moment of emotional vulnerability
I should have known that song would have to end
Realizing the inevitability of an end to a comforting or pleasant situation
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