Can't Hold Back the Sun

Embracing Dawn: Breaking Free from Shadows with Jon Allen
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Lyrics

Feels like the spell is finally broken

Expresses a sense of relief and liberation as if a spell or burden has been lifted.

Feels like the shadow's lifted from my eyes

Describes a feeling of clarity or enlightenment, as if a shadow has been removed from the speaker's perception.

For all the time those blues have taken

Acknowledges the time and emotional toll that difficulties (blues) have taken on the speaker.

My freedom's come as such a sweet surprise

Celebrates the unexpected and joyful arrival of freedom, emphasizing the sweetness of the surprise.

From the darkness of my window

Refers to a period of darkness or hardship, possibly a metaphor for challenging times.

I wondered if I'd ever see the light

Expresses doubt about seeing positivity or light but hints at a hopeful perspective.

But like a blackbird from the ruins

Uses a blackbird metaphor to symbolize resilience or rebirth emerging from ruins or difficulties.

I can feel my spirit taking flight and I

Indicates a rising spirit and a sense of freedom, possibly hinting at overcoming adversity.

Can't hold back the sun

States the inability to restrain the metaphorical "sun," suggesting an unstoppable force of positivity or change.

Can't hold back the sun

Reiterates the theme of being unable to suppress the positive transformation represented by the "sun."

It's been too cold it's been to long

Highlights the duration and intensity of the past coldness and challenges that are now being overcome.

I can't hold back the sun

Repeats the assertion that the speaker cannot prevent the arrival of positivity symbolized by the "sun."

I was shattered, I was beaten

Describes a state of emotional brokenness and defeat in the past.

I was sure that I would fade away

Expresses a fear of disappearing or losing oneself but suggests a change in this expectation.

Then the angel of the morning

Introduces the idea of an "angel of the morning" bringing renewal and a fresh start.

Found a way to bring a brand new day and I

Connects the angel's intervention to the emergence of a new day and positive change.

Can't hold back the sun

Reiterates the inability to hold back the positive transformation represented by the "sun."

Can't hold back the sun

Affirms the unstoppable nature of the positive change and overcoming of challenges.

It's been too cold it's been to long

Restates the enduring and challenging nature of the past but with a sense of triumph over difficulties.

I can't hold back the sun

Reiterates the inability to prevent the arrival of positivity symbolized by the "sun."

Gonna shake the devil off my shoulders

Declares an intention to overcome negativity or burdens, using the metaphor of shaking off the devil.

Gonna put my faith in what's to come

Expresses a commitment to trust in and look forward to the future with faith.

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