Scars
Echoes of Caution: Unveiling Life's Scars through Rachelle Luk's Melody
Lyrics
I am the shadow on your skin
I represent the consequences or aftermath in your life.
Of every fall you've ever taken
I embody the memory of every failure or setback you've experienced.
I am the proof of what you've left behind
I serve as evidence of the things you've abandoned or left behind.
I am the lasting evidence
I am a lasting reminder or proof of past experiences.
Of every painful accident
I am a reminder of every painful incident or accident.
Etched on a surface you can't redesign
I am etched into your life in a way that cannot be easily changed.
Didn't I teach you not to play with fire
A rhetorical question expressing a sense of disappointment or frustration.
Didn't I warn you not to climb so high
Expressing a previous warning about risky behavior.
How many times must I remind you
Emphasizing the importance of being cautious through repetition.
Be on guard
An imperative statement urging the listener to be vigilant.
Be careful or you'll earn yourself another scar
Warning about the possibility of facing additional consequences.
I hate to say "I told you so"
Expressing reluctance to say, "I told you so."
But I think your heart already knows
Suggesting that the listener's heart already recognizes the truth.
Trading your safety brings no guarantees
Highlighting the uncertainty and lack of guarantees in trading safety for risk.
I've heard already you've got plans
Awareness of the listener's plans to take risks and face challenges.
To reach out and risk yourself again
Concern about the listener's intention to expose themselves to danger again.
What if the next time I can't stop the bleed?
Expressing fear about not being able to prevent future harm or damage.
Didn't I teach you not to play with fire
Reiteration of the warning not to engage in risky behavior.
Didn't I warn you not to climb so high
Repeating the caution against climbing to great heights metaphorically.
How many times must I remind you
Re-emphasizing the need to remember and heed the advice given.
Be on guard
Reiterating the importance of being on guard and cautious.
Be careful or you'll earn yourself another scar
Warning of the potential to acquire more negative experiences or consequences.
Bruises fade but scars remain
Reflecting on the lasting impact of emotional or physical wounds.
Scars remain
Reiteration of the enduring nature of scars in contrast to bruises.
Time keeps passing what will stay
Contemplating what will endure over time.
What will stay
Pondering the elements of one's life that will persist.
Bruises fade but scars remain
Repeating the idea that scars endure while bruises fade.
Scars remain
Emphasizing the long-term impact of scars.
Will you remember the healing
Pondering whether the listener will focus on healing or dwelling on pain.
Or just the pain
Presenting a choice between remembering the positive or negative aspects of experiences.
Didn't I give you all my good advice?
Recalling the provision of well-intentioned advice.
Didn't I say that you would pay a price?
Highlighting a previous prediction that there would be consequences.
How many times must I remind you
Reiterating the need for caution through repetition.
Be on guard
Emphasizing the importance of remaining vigilant and careful.
Be careful or you'll earn yourself another scar
Warning of the possibility of acquiring additional scars.
Another scar
Repetition of the warning about earning another scar.
Another scar
Reiterating the potential for facing negative consequences.
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