Lyrics
If you wrote a book defacing my name
If someone wrote a book insulting or damaging my reputation
And you wrote a volume disregarding my words
If someone wrote a substantial work dismissing or ignoring my words
If you used your pen to bring harm to my world
If someone used their pen to cause harm in my world or life
If you thrust your pen through my heart or my eyes
If someone pierced my heart or eyes metaphorically with their pen (symbolic harm)
I'll tell you what I'd do back to you
Expressing a response or consequence to the hypothetical actions mentioned in the previous lines
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Chorus section, a repeated part of the song
I would look through this ink to a blank page
Expressing a positive response to the negative actions, suggesting looking beyond negativity
And burn a prayer for your happiness and well being
Burning a prayer for the well-being and happiness of the person who caused harm
A prayer that you may one day find a new pen
Wishing for the person's improvement, hoping they find a new, positive direction (represented by a new pen)
With which you could write words of encouragement and praise
Suggesting the hope that the person can use their newfound positivity to uplift and support others
I have tried, oh have I tried
Expressing effort and attempts made in the past
I have prayed to you all
Praying or seeking guidance from higher powers
This scene is taken from a play
Describing life as a play and suggesting the scene mentioned is a part of everyone's lives
That would come to be known as our lives
Indicating that this particular scene will become a significant aspect of their lives
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Chorus section, repeated part of the song
I have tried, oh have I tried
Reiteration of efforts and attempts made in the past
I have prayed to you all
Repetition of seeking guidance or support from higher powers
This scene is taken from a play
Repetition of the metaphor of life as a play
That would come to be known as our lives
Reiteration that the scene mentioned will be a crucial part of their lives
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