In the Embers
Embers of Life: A Lyrical Journey into the Cosmos
Lyrics
We live and we die like fireworks
We experience the transient nature of life, akin to fireworks.
Our legacies hide in the embers
Our lasting impact or influence is hidden in the remnants (embers) of our existence.
May our stories catch fire
May the narratives of our lives ignite and spread.
And burn bright enough to catch God’s eye
Hope that our stories shine brightly enough to attract divine attention.
We live and we die
Reiteration of the transient nature of life.
Like fireworks we pull apart the dark
Comparing life to fireworks, symbolizing breaking through darkness.
Compete against the stars with
We compete with the vastness of the universe with our passion.
All of our hearts
We invest our entire beings in this competition.
’til our temporary brilliance turns to ash
Our brilliance, though temporary, eventually turns to nothingness.
We pull apart the darkness while we can
We strive to overcome darkness while we still can.
May we live and die a valorous life
Wishing for a life marked by courage and honor.
May we write it all down in cursive light
Desiring to record our experiences in an elegant and artistic manner.
So we pray we were made
Expressing a hope that humanity reflects a continuous, harmonious cycle.
In the image of a figure eight
Imagining being created in a pattern reminiscent of the number eight.
May we live and die
Reiteration of the desire to live and die meaningfully.
Like fireworks we pull apart the dark
Life is again likened to fireworks, breaking through darkness.
Compete against the stars with
We compete passionately with the cosmic entities.
All of our hearts
Investing our whole selves in this cosmic competition.
’til our temporary brilliance turns to ash
Acknowledging the impermanence of our brilliance.
We pull apart the darkness while we can
Striving to overcome darkness while time permits.
Like fireworks we pull apart the dark
Repetition emphasizing the metaphor of life as fireworks.
Compete against the stars with
Continuation of the metaphor, emphasizing our competition with the cosmos.
All of our hearts
Reiteration of our passionate commitment to the cosmic competition.
’til our temporary brilliance turns to ash
Highlighting the inevitable fading of our temporary brilliance.
We pull apart the darkness while we can
Continuing the effort to overcome darkness within the limited time available.
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