Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Our legs begin to break
We've walked this path for far too long
My lungs, they start to ache
But still we carry on
I'm choking on my words
Like I got a noose around my neck
I can't believe it's come to this
And dear, I fear
That this ship is sinking tonight
I won't give up on you
These scars won't tear us apart
So don't give up on me
It's not too late for us
And I'll save you from yourself
And I'll save you from yourself
Our legs begin to break
We've walked this path for far too long
My lungs begin to ache
But still we carry on
I'm choking on my words
Like I got a noose around my neck
I'm not coming home tonight
I'm not coming home tonight
'Cause dear I fear, dear I fear
I'm not coming home tonight
I'm not coming home tonight
'Cause dear I fear
This ship is sinking
Is there hope for us?
Can we make it out alive?
I can taste the failure on your lips
Is there hope for us?
Can we make it out alive?
I can taste the failure
Close your eyes
There's nothing we can do
But sleep in this bed that we made for ourselves
You're trapped in your past
Like it's six feet under
I won't give up on you
These scars won't tear us apart
So don't give up on me
It's not too late for us
I'll save you from yourself
I'll save you from yourself
I'll save you from yourself
I'll save you from yourself
Try to numb the pain
With alcohol and pills
But it won't repair your trust
You can't stand on two fucking feet
With a substance as a crutch
[Repeat: x2]
I won't give up
I won't give up on you
We'll play this symphony
I won't give up
I won't give up on you
We'll play this symphony of sympathy
We've walked this path for far too long
My lungs, they start to ache
But still we carry on
I'm choking on my words
Like I got a noose around my neck
I can't believe it's come to this
And dear, I fear
That this ship is sinking tonight
I won't give up on you
These scars won't tear us apart
So don't give up on me
It's not too late for us
And I'll save you from yourself
And I'll save you from yourself
Our legs begin to break
We've walked this path for far too long
My lungs begin to ache
But still we carry on
I'm choking on my words
Like I got a noose around my neck
I'm not coming home tonight
I'm not coming home tonight
'Cause dear I fear, dear I fear
I'm not coming home tonight
I'm not coming home tonight
'Cause dear I fear
This ship is sinking
Is there hope for us?
Can we make it out alive?
I can taste the failure on your lips
Is there hope for us?
Can we make it out alive?
I can taste the failure
Close your eyes
There's nothing we can do
But sleep in this bed that we made for ourselves
You're trapped in your past
Like it's six feet under
I won't give up on you
These scars won't tear us apart
So don't give up on me
It's not too late for us
I'll save you from yourself
I'll save you from yourself
I'll save you from yourself
I'll save you from yourself
Try to numb the pain
With alcohol and pills
But it won't repair your trust
You can't stand on two fucking feet
With a substance as a crutch
[Repeat: x2]
I won't give up
I won't give up on you
We'll play this symphony
I won't give up
I won't give up on you
We'll play this symphony of sympathy
Lyrics submitted by Rickmassacre
The Sadness Will Never End Lyrics as written by Lee David Malia Curtis Paul Lee Ward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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This song is Incredible! I get the impression that its about a relationship that is sinking and theres somthing wrong with the girl "I'll save You From Yourself" and he doesn't want to let go or give up on her, and he doesn't want her to give up on him. "I won't give up on you These scars won't tear us apart So don't give up on me It's not too late for us" Perhaps he's done somthing wrong "But it won't repair your trust" and no matter you it wont help heal the get rid of the pain "Try to numb the pain With alcohol and pills" Awsome album!!! BMtH!!
I totally agree with you<br /> this is the same thing that's happening to me but it's happening with my ex
Along the suicide theme, Vincent van Goghs suicide note had the words, "This sadness will last forever" pretty similar. Can't see any other similarities between the 2 tho
damn thats pretty kool too.
i was skeptical of this album but after reading the lyrics and getting the meanings down - it's fucking good. 'substance as a crutch' bit is brilliant.
Argh I love this song so much. Definitely one of my favourites. The other singer is Sam from the Architects, he just adds to the amazing-ness!
For me, this song reflects perfectly a rough patch I went through with my boyfriend when he cheated on me. The trust issues faced, the hate, the love, the revenge...everything is represented in this song.
I've heard that the singer oli's friend had her boyfriend die and she got suicidal and drug dependent, so he wrote the song about how he's been trying to help her but she keeps pushing him away and he doesn't know how he can help her now. hence the i won't give up on you, save you from yourself and the dull the pain parts.
I think it's just about accepting failure of any type, perhaps also the certain sense of twisted comradery you get when failing with others, knowing you're going down together, etc.
i also think its about failure but maybe trying anything to over come it? or not givin up on whats important
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This is my favourite song on the album and favourite song by them ever.
It's clearly about a relationship where the girl that's fucked up.
"Close your eyes There's nothing we can do But sleep in this bed that we made for ourselves You're trapped in your past Like it's six feet under"
Her past has had a big influence on why she is how she is.
"I won't give up on you These scars won't tear us apart So don't give up on me It's not too late for us I'll save you from yourself" Maybe she's tried killing herself?
Like I've said in another comment, I think this album is about different kinds of suicide. Two about suicide notes, one about someone killing their friendship with a person, one about someone who knows somebody who killed themself and it fucked up their friend, etc.
i agree with C0m4.Wh1t3 hence the name of the album 'suicide season' in some way they are all about some sort of suicide/death