Waking
Yearning for Liberation: Struggles, Pain, and Hope in 'Waking'
Lyrics
Waking to the daily nightmare's crush
Waking up to the overwhelming pressure of a recurring, distressing situation
It's only felt by some us
Not everyone is affected by this distressing experience
Each time the waves come at my face
Feeling inundated by challenges or difficulties
I see you almost everyplace
Constantly reminded of someone's presence or influence
So please stop the pain
Request to end emotional suffering
It's every tree you shake
Every action affects others, causing pain
It can't be freed
A sense of being trapped or unable to escape
I just want to be
A desire for freedom or relief
Everything of ours you see is yours
Expressing ownership and a sense of loss
Failing us by closing doors
Feeling abandoned or rejected due to closed opportunities
With so many steps still left to go
Having many challenges or obstacles ahead
What's left are tattered pieces of our soul
Remaining pieces of one's spirit or essence left after trials
So please stop the pain
Reiterating the plea to end suffering
It's every tree you shake
Highlighting that pain is caused by actions affecting everything
It can't be freed
Feeling stuck or unable to escape the pain
I just want to be
Expressing a simple desire for peace or relief
You give away the very best of us
Someone taking the best parts of oneself
Turning life to dark and dust
Turning life into darkness and despair
Making the play to own it all
Attempting to control or dominate everything
When it's time you'll have so far to fall
Predicting a significant downfall when consequences catch up
So please stop the pain
Repeated plea to end the pain or suffering
It's every tree you shake
Emphasizing the widespread impact of actions causing pain
It can't be freed
Feeling trapped or unable to escape the source of pain
I just want to be
Expressing a longing for peace or tranquility
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