Thorn
Echoes of Longing: Michael Sorensen's Thorn Revealed
Lyrics
When I came to wake everyone had left
Upon waking, everyone had departed.
I swear a tidal wave crashed into my head
Experiencing a overwhelming sensation, likened to a tidal wave hitting the head.
Outside in the light my eyes went blind
Outdoors, in the light, vision was temporarily lost.
Spinnin' round like a county carnival ride
Feeling disoriented, akin to spinning on a county carnival ride.
And I've sworn times before I'd stop all this Lord
Expressing a commitment to stop certain behaviors, addressing a higher power.
You know I've fought it
Acknowledging a struggle against undesirable impulses or habits.
But some nights
On some nights, the desire resurfaces despite efforts to resist.
I still just want it
Admitting a persistent longing or temptation.
Lying on the bed and my body glued
Lying on a bed, feeling stuck or immobilized.
I heard the words you said but my mouth just wouldn't move
Hearing words but unable to respond verbally.
Next thing then the ceiling was caving down on me
An intense moment when the surroundings seemed to collapse.
My face was going numb and my heart started to speed
Physical sensations include facial numbness and an accelerated heartbeat.
And I've felt this before but I don't need it anymore
Having experienced similar situations previously but no longer finding them necessary.
You know I've fought it
Reiterating the ongoing struggle against undesirable impulses or habits.
But some nights
Despite efforts, some nights the desire resurfaces.
I still just want it
Admitting a persistent longing or temptation.
Now I'm alone feeling low I want to go back home
Feeling lonely and down, expressing a wish to return home for comfort.
Crawl into my own bed and rest my aching bones
Desiring the solace of one's own bed and a break from physical discomfort.
And I've heard it before every man has his thorn
Acknowledging a universal truth that every person faces challenges (thorns).
But I'll admit it
Admitting the ongoing struggle is acknowledged.
Sometimes
Despite everything, there are times when the struggle still seems worthwhile.
It still feels worth it
Expressing that, at times, the enduring challenge feels rewarding or meaningful.
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