Identity
Navigating Shadows: Discovering Self in Set Before Us' 'Identity'
Lyrics
I see a man before me to whom I am only a shadow
I perceive a person in front of me, for whom I am merely a faint presence.
Dressed in the clothes of half a man I'll strive
Clothed in the remnants of a complete person, I will strive.
Walk until his shoes are filled
I will walk until I step into his shoes, filling the role.
How I feel, how I live confused and uncertain
Feeling confused and uncertain about how I live.
I'll try to strive for greatness, the road seems endless
Despite confusion, I will attempt to achieve greatness; the path seems endless.
The voices screams you can't win this, you've lost your way, who am I?
The voices around me insist that I cannot succeed, questioning my direction and identity.
So why should I, chase after the man that I thought would guide me into the shore?
Why should I pursue the man I believed would lead me to safety?
To the shipyard where I'd find my identity
To the shipyard where I expected to discover my true self.
Now I'll leave on my own, set sails for the sea
Now I choose to navigate alone, setting sail for the vast sea.
So, what if waves come crashing down?
Even if challenges arise like crashing waves, I will find my path; my identity lies within my heart.
I will find my way, my heart holds the key to my identity
This betrayal has left me broken and cold
This betrayal has left me emotionally shattered and numb.
My heart broken into a million pieces on the bottom of sea
My heart lies in pieces at the bottom of the sea.
The voices inside my head are silent
The internal voices that tormented me are now silent.
So why should I, chase after the man that I (that I) thought would guide me into the shore?
Reiterating the questioning of why I should pursue the supposed guide.
(The shore)
To the shipyard where I'd find my identity
Revisiting the idea of finding identity at the shipyard, but now choosing an independent journey.
Now I'll leave on my own, set sails for the sea
Setting sail alone for the sea despite potential challenges.
So, what if waves come crashing down?
Even if waves crash down, I am determined to find my way, as my heart holds the key to my identity.
I will find my way, my heart holds the key to my identity
You can't win this, you lost your way
Repetition of the voices claiming failure and losing one's way.
You can't win this, you lost your way
Reiteration of the claim that the journey is lost.
This betrayal has left me broken and cold
Restating the impact of betrayal, leaving the person emotionally damaged.
My heart holds the key, who am I?
A reflection on self-identity, questioning who the person truly is.
So why should I, chase after the man that I thought would guide me into the shore?
Questioning the pursuit of the perceived guide towards the shore.
To the shipyard where I'd find my identity
Revisiting the idea of finding identity at the shipyard but opting for an independent journey.
Now I'll leave on my own, set sails for the sea
Embarking on an individual journey, setting sails for the sea.
So, what if waves come crashing down?
Even if challenges arise, the determination is to find the way, as the heart holds the key to identity.
I will find my way, my heart holds the key to my identity
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