Mishima
Yearning Echoes: Patrick Krief's Mishima Unveiled
Lyrics
Maybe I have lived before
Expressing the possibility of having lived in a past life.
But I just can’t seem to let this body go
Struggling to detach from the current physical form or existence.
It’s cold outside and my mind is set on you
Describing a cold external environment with a focus on a specific person in the mind.
I’m waiting for you to show up at my door
Anticipating someone's arrival at the speaker's door.
Mishima
Addressing or referring to someone named Mishima.
Where are you?
Expressing uncertainty about Mishima's whereabouts.
Maybe I had done you wrong
Acknowledging the possibility of having wronged Mishima in the past.
And I guess I failed to own up to it all
Admitting failure to take responsibility for past actions.
It was war outright
Recalling a past conflict described as outright war.
And I fought in it for you
Confirming active participation in the conflict for Mishima.
I carved your name into a scabbard and its sword
Symbolic act of commitment by engraving Mishima's name on a scabbard and its sword.
Mishima
Repeating the mention of Mishima, questioning the consequences of their actions.
What have we done?
Reflecting on the collective decisions made with Mishima and their impact.
We threw it all away
Expressing regret or sorrow for discarding everything they had.
I won’t take this burden to the grave
Declaring the refusal to carry the emotional burden into death.
Just give me a sign
Pleading for a sign or indication, seeking guidance.
Take the pain away
Desiring relief from emotional pain and turmoil.
I’d trade my dagger for a flower
Expressing a willingness to trade a weapon for a symbol of peace (dagger for a flower).
Don’t let me down
Making a plea not to be disappointed or abandoned.
Don’t leave this way
Begging not to be left alone in a particular manner.
I’d give a lifetime for an hour
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice a long time for a brief moment.
Can’t you see I’m trying?
Acknowledging effort and expressing a desire for understanding.
Don’t let me down
Reiterating the plea not to be let down.
Maybe I’ve been wrong before
Acknowledging the possibility of past mistakes.
But I just can’t seem to ever let you go
Expressing difficulty in letting go of someone significant.
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