Moment of Silence
A Tribute to Unspoken Heroes
Lyrics
Take it all back
Expressing regret and the desire to retract something.
Memory lives on by the hearts you have touched
Acknowledging the lasting impact of memories on the lives of those touched by the person being addressed.
A tear will be shed for every day that I missed
Conveying sorrow for the missed days and the emotional weight attached to them.
I know you are here every second it rains
Acknowledging a constant presence, symbolized by rain, as a reminder of the person being missed.
Hand on my shoulder for when my heart pains
Describing emotional support through tough times.
You needed me but I failed to be there
Admitting a failure to be there for someone who needed support.
I wish I could take it all fucking back
Expressing a strong desire to undo past actions.
Surrender it all just to say goodbye
Willingness to give up everything for a final farewell.
Cause through it all you stood there by my side
Acknowledging the enduring support provided by the person despite difficulties.
Sincerely wish I was a better kid
Expressing a sincere wish for better behavior in the past.
Wish I could take back everything that I did
Desiring to undo all actions and decisions made in the past.
Now you are gone and everything is all wrong
Expressing the sense of loss and disarray after the person's departure.
Ascended to heaven where you belong
Believing that the person has transcended to a heavenly place.
You mean the world to me
Expressing deep affection and importance of the person in the speaker's life.
Opened my eyes and now I see
Indicating a transformative effect on the speaker's perception due to the person.
You were too good for this world
Describing the departed as someone too good for the challenges of this world.
And know nothings set is stone
Highlighting the uncertainty of life and the impermanence of situations.
As you rest among the stars
Imagining the person resting among the stars after passing away.
So bring it down
Encouraging a release or expression of emotions.
Bring it down
Repeating the call to express emotions, possibly in mourning.
You mean the world to me
Reiteration of the deep significance of the person in the speaker's life.
Opened my eyes and now I see
Reaffirming the impact of the person on the speaker's perception.
You were too good for this world
Restating the belief that the departed was too good for this world.
And know nothings set is stone
Reiterating the theme of life's uncertainties and the impermanence of situations.
As you rest among the stars
Imagining the person resting among the stars after passing away (repeated imagery).
You needed me but I failed to be there
Repeating the acknowledgment of failing to provide needed support.
I wish I could take it all fucking back
Reiterating the strong desire to undo past actions (repeated from line 7).
Surrender it all just to say goodbye
Reaffirming the willingness to give up everything for a final farewell (repeated from line 8).
Cause through it all you stood there by my side
Repeating the acknowledgment of enduring support despite difficulties (repeated from line 9).
You were a hero to many
Acknowledging the departed as a hero to many.
And a saint to all
Highlighting the departed as a saint-like figure for all.
Never spoke in vain
Commending the person for never speaking in vain.
Loyal even after your fall
Emphasizing the person's loyalty even after facing challenges.
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