Failure
Rise from Rock's Echoes: A Tale of Redemption
Lyrics
He used to be a singer in a rock and roll band
He was a singer in a rock and roll band.
He would write the songs and I'd tremble at his hand but oh la la
He wrote songs that had a powerful impact on the speaker, creating a strong emotional response.
He lost my word to get the girl
He lost the ability to express himself effectively and win the affection of a girl.
And his songs were pathetic
His songs became uninspiring and lacked quality.
And hes a failure now
He is currently viewed as a failure.
He used to be the life and soul of everyone around
He used to bring joy and energy to those around him.
You'd never catch him looking up I'd never see him down
He was consistently positive and never seemed down.
But oh la la
Despite this, he lost his ability to smile for a while.
He couldn't raise a smile
He couldn't find happiness or joy.
No not for a while
He remained joyless for an extended period.
And he's a failure now.
He is currently seen as a failure.
Don't cry child
The speaker encourages someone not to cry and emphasizes the value of life.
You've got so much more to live for
The speaker reassures someone that they have a lot to live for.
Don't cry child
The speaker emphasizes the importance of something the listener possesses and values.
You've got something I would die for
The speaker suggests that the listener has something worth dying for.
And if it comes to the rain
The speaker advises to appreciate moments of joy, even after facing difficulties.
Just be glad you'll smile again
The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding joy despite challenges.
Because so many don't and so many go unnamed
Many people suffer and face difficulties without recognition.
People push right pass me shouting their disclaims
The speaker is ignored by people who are quick to disassociate themselves.
A preacher pushes me a side and asks to wash my sins I said no la la
A preacher offers to absolve the speaker's sins, but the speaker declines, suggesting the preacher is also flawed.
If he made me in his image then he's a failure too.
The speaker questions the perfection of a higher power, stating that if made in the deity's image, they too are a failure.
I used to need a couple people keep my head down
The speaker used to rely on a few people to stay grounded, but now needs more.
Now I need a whole lot more to keep me on the ground.
The speaker requires a larger support system to keep themselves stable.
But oh la la
The speaker sacrificed something but gained nothing, feeling like a failure.
I gave up something and I gave it up for nothing and I'm a failure now.
The speaker regrets giving up something and feels unsuccessful.
Don't cry child
Reassurance to not cry and a reminder of the value of life.
You've got so much more to live for
The listener is reminded of the abundant reasons to continue living.
Don't cry child
The speaker emphasizes the listener's possession of something valuable.
You've got something I would die for
The listener is said to have something worth sacrificing for.
And if it comes to the rain just be glad you'll smile again
Encouragement to appreciate the return of happiness after facing adversity.
Because so many don't and so many go un named
A reflection on the many unnamed individuals who endure hardship without recognition.
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