The Promise
Unveiling the Spiritual Quest: The Deeper Essence of Gary Numan's 'The Promise'
Lyrics
Is this the rapture that I gave my life for?
Questioning if the current experience is the anticipated moment of spiritual fulfillment or "rapture" he had dedicated his life to.
It's such a small thing
Expressing disappointment in the perceived insignificance of the moment compared to expectations.
Not what I'd hoped for
Reflecting on the disparity between reality and the desired outcome, indicating a sense of unfulfillment.
Is this forgiveness for the
Questioning whether the experiences are a form of forgiveness for past sins that continue to trouble the individual.
Sins that haunt me?
Acknowledging haunting sins and wondering about the nature of the forgiveness received.
So why'd this guilt feel strangely familiar?
Expressing the paradoxical familiarity of guilt, possibly suggesting a cyclical or repetitive nature of feeling remorse.
Is this the heaven that you said await's me?
Questioning if the current state is the promised heavenly reward, contrasting the expectation with the perceived emptiness.
I just see empty, nothing and no one
Describing a vision of emptiness, nothingness, and the absence of anyone or anything in the supposed heaven.
Is this the promise that
Asking if this desolate experience is the promised outcome that believers pray for.
The faithful pray for?
Expressing doubt or disbelief in the promised reward, challenging the notion and questioning the truth of the promise.
I'd call you liar, but can you hear me?
Acknowledging the possibility of deception but questioning if the communicator can perceive or understand the doubt.
If you could call out my name
Repetition of the plea for confirmation, a desperate desire for a sign or acknowledgment that would restore belief and faith.
If you could call out my name
-If you could call out my name
-If you could call out my name
-If you could call out my name
-If you could call out my name
-If you could call, I'd believe
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