Before And Afterland
Forgiveness and Redemption: The Journey Through Before And Afterland
Lyrics
I know I'm forgiven whatever you
Asserting awareness of being forgiven regardless of others' perceptions of actions
Think that I've done
Recognition of differing opinions on personal actions or behavior
Lots of hard living and searching
Having experienced a challenging life while seeking enjoyment
Around for some fun
Actively searching for excitement or pleasure
Staring at heaven and twinkling
Gazing at a beautiful, starry sky
Stars o so bright
Expressing the brightness and allure of stars in the sky
That shine through the darkness
Stars symbolize hope or positivity in dark times
Lift me up and make me feel right
Feeling uplifted and positive due to celestial beauty
I've been up real high
Experiencing highs in life
And I've fallen down
Encountering failures or lows
Up in the sky, straight down to the ground
Describing a drastic fall from success to failure
There right next to me
An observation of a drunken person lying nearby
A drunk laying on his back
Describing the state of the drunken person
He's fallen off the track
Noting the individual's deviation from a path or plan
And now he can't get back
Expressing the difficulty of recovering from a setback
He thinks he's losing his mind again
Perception of losing mental stability
So I flipped him a dime
Symbolic gesture of support or aid
To give my brother some piece of mind
Helping someone find peace or solace
I guess I'm everyone's friend
Perceiving oneself as approachable or helpful to others
I fight the dragon and win
Metaphorical reference to overcoming challenges or personal demons
I wasn't born in this world to lose
Asserting a sense of personal purpose and determination
My destiny's not for you to choose
Rejecting others' control over one's fate or choices
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