All We Are
Embracing Life's Fragility: A Reflection on 'All We Are'
Lyrics
Suddenly there's a man with a gun at the door
Suddenly confronted by a man with a gun at the door
You shout, what have you come for?
Asking the purpose or target of the intruder
Who have you come for?
Questioning the specific person the intruder has come for
It's too late, I'm too gone
Feeling it's too late, a sense of inevitability or loss
Now he's right there on time as he shoots in your side
Describing the gunman shooting and causing harm
And you beg and you plead, he screams get on your knees
Pleading with the gunman, who responds harshly
Shut up, you've accomplished nothing
Dismissing achievements and declaring worthlessness
You are nothing, no one
Asserting a lack of value or identity
Give me a purpose, an answer
Expressing a desire for purpose and answers in life
A point to this life
Seeking a meaningful point to existence
'Cause all that matters now is
Focusing on the imminent reality of death
We're gonna die, so hold on tightly
Encouraging to hold on tightly in the face of death
If all we are is all we know
Contemplating that our knowledge defines us
Then yes my dear, we die alone
Acknowledging the potential solitude in death
If all we are is all we know
Reiterating the idea that our knowledge shapes our fate
Know this my dear, you gave me hope
Acknowledging the positive impact of a significant other
Wake up, alarm's like ticking like time bombs
Waking up to alarms, symbolic of life's ticking time
Quick, look at your bed clock
Reacting to a dream, finding relief in realizing it's not real
It's only a dream, breathe a sigh of relief
Questioning the reality and nature of dreams
Now what do you see?
Prompting introspection about one's surroundings
Do you believe in you and me?
Asking about belief in oneself and the collective 'we'
Like the blind man said just close your eyes
Advising to close one's eyes for deeper understanding
And open your mind to truly see
Encouraging an open mind for true perception
Give me a purpose, give me an answer
Requesting purpose and answers for life collectively
A point to this life
Seeking a meaningful point to existence for everyone
'Cause all that matters now is
Reiterating the urgency of facing impending death
We're gonna die, so hold on tightly
Encouraging to hold on tightly in the face of mortality
If all we are is all we know
Reflecting on the idea that our knowledge defines us
Then yes my dear, we die alone
Acknowledging the potential solitude in death
If all we are is all we know
Reiterating the idea that our knowledge shapes our fate
Know this my dear, you gave me hope
Acknowledging the positive impact of a significant other
I'm the devil at your death bed
Assuming a persona of darkness and negativity
The ghost in your machine
Identifying as a destructive force in someone's life
Whoever's calling the shots fell asleep at the wheel
Criticizing those in control for negligence or failure
You ran over my heart and split both of my heels
Expressing emotional pain and vulnerability
It's all in your head and life's all in your head
Stating that perception and life are influenced by the mind
And I know it's so sad to bear
Acknowledging the sadness inherent in reality
If all we are is all we know
Contemplating that our knowledge defines us
Then yes my dear, we die alone
Acknowledging the potential solitude in death
If all we are is all we know
Reiterating the idea that our knowledge shapes our fate
Know this my darling dear, you gave me hope
Acknowledging the positive impact of a significant other
If all we are is all we know
Reiterating the idea that our knowledge shapes our fate
Know this my dear, I loved you
Expressing love for someone dear despite the circumstances
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