St. Marie
Embracing Shadows: Unraveling the Depths of Stone Sour's St. Marie
Lyrics
Oh July
Reflecting on the month of July, setting a temporal context.
It's better off since April died
Expressing a sense of improvement or relief since the events in April.
I can see September through the trees
Observing September through trees, suggesting a connection to nature or change.
And I can't lie
Acknowledging that there's more to understand than what is apparent.
There's more to know than what's inside
Implies a curiosity about what lies beneath the surface.
Maybe there's some reason in my memories
Speculating on finding reasons within one's memories.
But all I know
Admitting limited knowledge or understanding.
It's easier to love you when I'm gone
Expressing that it's easier to love when physically distant.
But it's hard for me to leave
Conveying difficulty in leaving despite the ease of love from a distance.
I don't know
Expressing uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a situation.
This anger isn't helping anyone
Recognizing that anger isn't productive for anyone.
And I don't know what I need
Admitting confusion about personal needs.
Oh St. Marie
Invoking the name "St. Marie" as a significant figure or place.
Close my eyes before you leave
Suggesting avoidance by closing eyes before parting with St. Marie.
So I don't have to look at you in shame
Expressing a desire to avoid feeling shame when looking at St. Marie.
Oh St. Marie
Repeating the name and expressing a need for peace from St. Marie.
Take my hand and give me peace
Desiring peace from St. Marie, implying a transformative experience.
Cause I don't think I'll ever be the same
Expressing the belief that one will never be the same after encountering St. Marie.
Here come the broken hearts
Continuation of the themes of avoiding shame, seeking peace, and anticipating transformation in the presence of St. Marie.
Just as the music starts
-One by one they testify
-I never did enough
-I never cared enough
-Even though I stood, I always ran away
-We all wonder why
-It's easier to blame the ones you love
-Cause it's harder to believe
-That we fall sometimes
-No matter how I try, I've given up
-But now I have a chance to be
-Oh St. Marie
-Close my eyes before you leave
-So I don't have to look at you in shame
-Oh St. Marie
-Take my hand and give me peace
-Cause I don't think I'll ever be the same
-Sometimes the quiet ones
-Are all I want to be
-There's only so much left
-The rest is up to me
-You're all I'll ever want
-I hope you feel it 'cause
-As far as I'm concerned
-You're exactly what I need
-Oh St. Marie
-Close my eyes before you leave
-So I don't have to look at you in shame
-Oh St. Marie
-Take my hand and give me peace
-Cause I don't think I'll ever be the same
-Cause I don't think I'll ever be the same
-Cause I don't think I'll ever be the same
Reiterating the belief that encountering St. Marie will lead to lasting change.
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