Take Me Down
Broken Chains: A Soul's Journey Through Deception and Redemption
Lyrics
Young girl only 10 years old, living the lies she was sold
Expresses the hardship of a young girl, aged 10, who is living a life based on falsehoods imposed on her.
Nothing left here, nothing left here but hope
Highlights a sense of emptiness, with hope being the only remaining element in the challenging circumstances.
Down on her knees she would pray, wishing her demons away
Describes the girl praying while facing difficulties, hoping to overcome the inner struggles.
Nothing left here, nothing left here but shame
Reiterates the theme of emptiness, with shame being the predominant emotion in the absence of positive elements.
Oh wrapped in chains, it's all smoke in mirrors and bound with red tape
Depicts a situation of feeling constrained and deceived, with bureaucratic obstacles symbolized by "red tape."
Take, take me down, down to the river where my soul abounds
Expresses a desire to be taken down to the river, possibly a metaphor for seeking solace and renewal for the soul.
Take Me Down
Repeats the plea to be taken down, emphasizing the emotional depth of the request.
15 going on 25, thought she had figured out life
Describes a transition to adolescence, suggesting a premature sense of maturity at the age of 15.
Don't go wasting, Don't go wasting your time
Advises against wasting time, implying the importance of making meaningful choices and decisions.
She never wanted him to stay, she never wanted things this way
Indicates a reluctance to commit, possibly in relationships, leading to an undesirable outcome.
Now she's wasting, now she's wasting away
Conveys the consequences of the girl's choices, resulting in a deterioration of her well-being.
Oh wrapped in chains, it's all smoke in mirrors and bound with red tape
Reiterates the feeling of being confined and deceived, emphasizing the challenges represented by "smoke and mirrors" and "red tape."
Take, take me down, down to the river where my soul abounds
Repeats the plea to be taken down to the river, emphasizing the ongoing need for spiritual or emotional rejuvenation.
Take Me Down
Reiterates the emotional plea, intensifying the desire to be taken down as a means of finding relief.
Oh wrapped in chains, it's all smoke in mirrors and bound with red tape
Repeats the imagery of being entangled and deceived, emphasizing the persistent challenges symbolized by "smoke and mirrors" and "red tape."
Take, take me down, down to the river where my soul abounds
Restates the plea to be taken down to the river, reinforcing the ongoing search for solace and healing for the soul.
Take Me Down
Concludes with a repetition of the emotional plea, underscoring the depth of the longing to be taken down for spiritual or emotional renewal.
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