As I fall I leave a scar upon the sky
A simple note for you I wait for your reply
And in your answer I regain the will to to try

[Chorus]
Hover in the diving light
We will rip the night
Out of the arms of the sun
One more time
Close your eyes and we will fly
Above the crowded sky
And over the dumbstruck world we will run

In these hills they wash the gold and graves away
To the valley under all of this I lay
And there you dig me out, unearthed and saved

[Chorus]

We can rip the night out of the arms of the sun

A blood red feather leaves a scar upon my hand
No longer stranded like a painted bird on a fan

[Chorus]

We can rip the night out of the arms of the sun [Repeat: x3]


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Scar on the Sky Lyrics as written by Chris Cornell

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    The first point you can apply the song is in the point of view of Superman. Scar On The Sky may mean that Superman is planning to abandon the task of being a sky-patrol (leaving a scar on the sky) because he is tired of saving people with it's endless crime. He draws his strength from Lois Lane to give humanity another try (this may explain the first stanza, where Superman leaves a note to Lois Lane about his dilemma whether to continue saving people. The reply of Lois Lane to help Superman's personal problem can give another strength and will to the hero) The chorus can be applied to Superman and Lois Lane having a date on a night sky, flying over the city while holding hands or Superman holding Lois Lane in his arms. During those moments, Superman can draw another strength and will to fight evil people and give the humanity another chance by fighting evil folks.

    josepherdon.blogspot.com/2009/08/chris-cornell-scar-on-sky.html

    josepherdonon August 27, 2009   Link

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