In the Ashes
Haunted by Secrets: Embracing New Beginnings
Lyrics
At night do you lie awake
Expressing inquiry about staying awake at night.
And think about our secret?
Reflecting on a shared secret.
I'm haunted, I'm haunted
Repetition emphasizing a haunting feeling.
I'm haunted by the past
Haunted by events or experiences from the past.
It's no one's fault, we just got really scared
Claiming no one is to blame, just a result of fear.
It's in the dirt now, we'll just leave it there
Suggesting burying the issue and moving on.
And try to forget this, we'll never speak of it
Committing to forgetting and never discussing it again.
We'll never tell a soul
Promising to keep the secret.
My darling, do you ever close your eyes
Posing a question about contemplating actions.
And wonder why I did it?
Asking if the listener wonders about a particular deed.
I did it, I did it
Repetition affirming the act being done.
I did it for your love
Stating that the action was done out of love.
It's no one's fault, we just got really scared
Reiterating that fear, not fault, led to the situation.
It's in the dirt now, we'll just leave it there
Repeating the idea of burying the past.
And try to forget this, we'll never speak of it
Reaffirming the commitment to forget and remain silent.
We'll never tell a soul
Reiterating the vow of secrecy.
Listen, if they come looking
Advising to deny involvement if questioned.
You were never there
Suggesting the listener distance themselves from the situation.
And know this, that if it comes to that
Declaring readiness to take the blame if necessary.
I'll take the fall
Expressing willingness to accept consequences.
Leave it behind
Encouraging leaving the past behind.
It's in the ashes, it's in the ashes
Symbolizing the past as ashes, signifying a fresh start.
We'll start our new lives
Expressing optimism about beginning anew.
It's in the ashes, it's in the ashes
Repeating the symbolism of starting afresh from ashes.
I'm not sure if we could
Expressing doubt about seeking forgiveness.
Ever seek forgiveness
Questioning the possibility of redemption.
When all I feel
Describing the weight of guilt or wrongdoing.
Is the weight of my sin
Expressing a heavy emotional burden.
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