Haunted
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Poetic Depths of Shawn James' 'Haunted'
Lyrics
When I go you know you can't follow me into the darkness
The speaker is indicating that others cannot follow them into a challenging or dark situation.
Where I go you may not make it through the night
The speaker suggests that not everyone may survive the difficulties they are facing.
Only those who aren't afraid to lose it all
Only those who are willing to risk everything without fear can overcome the challenges.
Are the ones who may make it out alive
Those who are willing to take extreme risks are the only ones with a chance of surviving.
Now I'm haunted by the ride
The speaker is haunted by a past experience or journey.
I'm haunted by my stride
The speaker is haunted by the way they have lived their life.
Father forgive them though they do know what they do
A reference to forgiveness, acknowledging that people may not fully understand the consequences of their actions.
The reason resides in the rise and the fall of these times
The reasons for forgiveness are rooted in the ups and downs of the times.
Death and destruction, well I heard it on the news
Death and destruction are mentioned, possibly reflecting the harsh realities reported in the news.
It's hard to know who to trust when these kings and these villains collide
The difficulty in discerning trustworthiness when powerful figures clash is highlighted.
Now I'm haunted by their lies
The speaker is haunted by lies, suggesting betrayal or deceit in their past.
I'm haunted by their eyes
The speaker is haunted by the eyes of others, possibly indicating the impact of others' actions on them.
No man knows how sweet and dear the morning light can be til he's suffered from the night
An appreciation for the morning light is expressed, emphasizing its significance after enduring a dark night.
No man grows til he tests his might against what his eyes can't see
Personal growth comes from testing one's capabilities against the unknown.
Then he'll truly spot his foes and be haunted by the ride
Experiencing challenges allows one to recognize adversaries and be haunted by the journey.
Haunted by their eyes
The speaker continues to be haunted by the eyes of others, suggesting a lasting impact of interpersonal experiences.
When I go you know you can't follow me into the darkness
Reiteration that others cannot follow the speaker into darkness.
Where I go you may not make it through the night
Repetition of the idea that not everyone may survive the challenges faced by the speaker.
Only those who aren't afraid to lose it all
Reiterating that only those unafraid to lose everything have a chance to survive.
Are the ones who may make it out alive
Emphasizes that those willing to risk everything are the ones who may come out alive.
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