Ancient Sorrow
Navigating Ancient Sorrow: A Tale of Hope and Redemption
Lyrics
Got this ancient sorrow
Expressing a deep, long-standing sadness or grief.
With everyone blaming each other for tomorrow
Highlighting a situation where people blame each other for future problems.
Brother against brother
Describing a conflict between siblings or close relations.
When you were crying the wolves were at your door
During a difficult time, the person had external threats symbolized by wolves.
But you're too shy, you hope there can't be much more
Despite facing challenges, the person is reserved or hesitant.
You say 'I have to go away'
Expressing a need to leave or move away.
I can no longer stay
Stating the inability to continue in the current situation.
I love you all so much
Expressing love for others before departing.
I hope we can stay in touch
Expressing a desire to maintain communication despite leaving.
But you never grow around here
Observation that personal growth is hindered in the current environment.
Well all along there was this feeling of shame
Referring to a long-standing sense of shame or guilt.
That you were too young
Suggesting that the person was considered too young to be at fault.
So how can you be to blame
Raising the question of responsibility given the youth of the individual.
Can you can feel forgiven
Questioning the possibility of feeling forgiven for past actions.
For wantin' to do some living
Expressing a desire for forgiveness and a normal life.
I saw you leaving, leaving with the dawn
Describing the act of leaving at daybreak.
First to plead for your sanity, and then you're gone
First seeking sanity and then departing, possibly indicating a personal struggle.
Back on the road now just tryin' to keep your heart inside
Being on a journey, trying to protect one's emotions.
Man I hope you keep it for the mile
Expressing hope that the person will endure for a long distance.
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