| Breaking Benjamin – Close to Heaven Lyrics | 7 years ago |
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@[mentalbreak:18462] I say homage to Metallica only because of the line, "so i'll stay unforgiven" I could be wrong about them paying tribute though |
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| Breaking Benjamin – Close to Heaven Lyrics | 7 years ago |
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It seems like there's a slight homage to the great band Metallica hidden in this song. If that's true, then there's an incredibly deep meaning in the lyrics. The Unforgiven 1&2 told a story about a guy who endured a lot throughout his life and found someone who understood what he'd been through and how he felt. The woman and man both had painful pasts. He tells her about his demons, and she accepts him for who he is. In this song, Close to Heaven, the lyricists found someone who held the key to his soul, however, he's still fighting his demons, evident in the first two verses; "pain come alive, I try to breathe, shade my eyes, I have lost the way again" He is no longer with the female who held the key and saw into his true self, perhaps his soul mate, but it's not over between them. "I'm coming" home refers to going to heaven. The song doesn't indicate how their relationship ended, but it could be due to her death... perhaps suicide, or moving on with her life to face her own demons. It happens everyday, we meet someone who helps us, who we adore and love, but love is complicated and doesn't always work out. Only, the male in this song loves her so immensely that he will go to great lengths to allow their love to exist. However, it is no longer a mutual feeling. Perhaps it once was, but now only the male seems to be the one who is holding on to the love they shared. Also, if you look even further in to the words, it seems like the male is committing suicide to be with her, after she is dead, hence, he'll sleep close to heaven. Amazing song, however way you interpret it. |
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