The Patient
Soulful Reflections: Unveiling the Depths of 'The Patient'
Lyrics
You know it couldn't change, your soul is so tired
You acknowledge that change is difficult; your inner self is weary.
Couldn't take all the blame again
Referring to the challenge of accepting responsibility; possibly avoiding blame.
You know it couldn't change, your soul is so tired
Reiteration of the resistance to change, emphasizing soul fatigue.
Couldn't take all the blame again
Similar to line 2, expressing difficulty in accepting blame.
I see the circles move around your face, can't seem to get you on the line
Observing emotional turmoil reflected in facial expressions, difficulty in communication.
What's left is cause to celebrate, you don't care you're doing fine
Despite challenges, there's a reason to celebrate; indifference to judgment.
All the waves will disappear, to crash down again
Mention of cyclical patterns, hardships recurring but with the potential for renewal.
The levy's holding us in so keep breathing
Reference to a metaphorical levy holding back emotions; advice to keep breathing.
I see the light shine in your room, I see the colors will align
Noticing positivity ("light") in the individual's space; recognition of personal choices.
Where you've been is far away, where you're going you define
Acknowledging a significant distance from the past; future path is self-determined.
The levy's holding us in, so keep breathing
Reiteration of emotional containment, advising resilience through continued breathing.
No one can see through your eyes
No one understands your perspective, emphasizing a hidden identity.
You never can give yourself away, your disguise
Difficulty in opening up; a warning against revealing oneself; maintaining a facade.
No one can see through your eyes
Reiteration of the challenge of being transparent or vulnerable.
You never will give yourself away, give yourself away
Emphasizing the unwillingness to reveal oneself to others.
Give yourself away
An urging to let go of the guarded self, possibly an invitation to vulnerability.
You know it couldn't change, your soul is on fire
Reiteration of resistance to change, suggesting a passionate or intense inner state.
Couldn't take all the blame again, your so tired
Similar to lines 2 and 5, expressing weariness and reluctance to take blame.
So did you go astray and get lost in time?
Possibly questioning a diversion from the expected path, contemplating lost time.
As we wait for the end again
Anticipation of an impending conclusion or change, with a sense of waiting.
Whoa oh oh, whoa oh oh, Whoa oh
Musical interlude or repetition of a significant emotional moment.
Whoa oh oh, whoa oh oh
-I hope the angels will show us grace when we take your place
Expressing a wish for grace when transitioning to a different state or place.
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