Phantom Pain
Embracing Phantom Pain: A Journey Through Guilt and Redemption
Lyrics
Mistakes we crave
Mistakes are something we desire or long for.
We treasure
We value or cherish mistakes.
Every single fear
All fears, each one individually, are acknowledged.
Every single sin
Each sin, regardless of its nature, is acknowledged.
Guilt we fight
We actively combat feelings of guilt.
Conscience we ignore
We consciously choose to disregard our moral compass.
Forget
We intentionally forget or ignore certain things.
I'm still hiding from the light
The speaker is avoiding exposure to light, metaphorically suggesting avoidance of truth or scrutiny.
I'm still sleeping in the fire
The speaker is metaphorically in a situation of intense challenge or danger, sleeping in the fire.
I still don't know if I'm right
The uncertainty about the correctness of one's actions or decisions persists.
And the turmoil's got me still
An inner turmoil is still affecting the speaker.
Do I see you in morning light
The speaker questions if they can perceive the truth in the morning light.
Cold and trembling
Feeling cold and trembling, possibly expressing vulnerability.
Do I see you
Questioning if the speaker can perceive something or someone.
Can I see you
The speaker is uncertain about the ability to see someone or something.
Why I see you
Pondering the reason or meaning behind perceiving something or someone.
Have I lost it?
Questioning whether the speaker has lost touch with reality.
It's just phantom pain
The difficulties or pain experienced are described as phantom, suggesting they may not be entirely real.
Only phantom pain
Reiterating that the pain is only a phantom, emphasizing its illusory nature.
Echo of disdain
An echo of contempt or scorn is present.
Touch the light
Encouraging to reach out and touch the light, metaphorically seeking enlightenment or understanding.
Smile and make the time stand still
Suggesting that a smile can have the power to make time seem still or significant.
Open wide
Encouraging openness, possibly in the context of emotions or understanding.
Your eyes
Describing the eyes as blinding white, indicating intensity or overwhelming clarity.
Blinding white
Doubting the boundaries of what is real or questioning reality.
Doubting borders of what's real
Encouraging resistance or resilience against challenges.
Won't you fight back?
A call to action to face challenges without holding back.
Waste no feathers
Suggesting not to waste opportunities or resources until achieving something significant.
Until you've touched the sun
Encouraging reaching for ambitious goals, even if they seem unattainable like touching the sun.
And face the world that comes undone
Facing the unpredictable or chaotic world without fear.
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