It's not like I ever claimed to know
What shadows were pressing on your soul
It's just I wish you'd pause for breath
And didn't have to go

I saw you were spinning from the sky
It burned in the corner of my eye
I sat there frozen and in that moment
You bid your soul goodbye

I, I was only wondering
If you would ever change your mind
You could give it up but something might happen
It's all too much but something might happen
You'll break this cup but something might happen

I know what it's like to feel alone
To always be looking for your home
To stand upon a riverbank
Try to make your demons go

I, I was only wondering
If you could ever change your mind
You could give it up but something might happen
It's all too much but something might happen
You'll break this cup but something might happen

So break this cup 'cause something might happen



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    Apparently, this song is about someone who committed suicide by jumping from a bridge.

    I'm not sure that 'You'll break this cup' is right, it doesn't seem to make sense, but thats what it sounds like.

    thestephnesson May 18, 2006   Link
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    This song absolutely breaks my heart, to the point that I actually find it quite difficult to listen to, even though I never really got what it was about. Thestephness's explanation makes a whole lot of sense, and makes it even sadder. :( It's a beautiful song.

    tonightweflyon September 11, 2007   Link

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