I can't breathe anymore
Why that is I'm not sure
I've got my feet on the ground
In fact I'm flat on the floor
My direction is lost
I should pause to take stock
It's a new one on me
To even dream that you're free
It's a tale without an end
But the end is there for all to see
And if the end weren't so real
Coming 'round and 'round again on me
I guess it's all about my pride
I want to be there at the kill
But with or without God on my side
I know that I really will


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    My Interpretation

    This song brings chills. Live life with strong conviction. When its over its over thats why he cannot breathe anymore. Life has ended but as people we never see that happening until it actually does. Its almost like he is on the floor dying and he sees his body as he hovers over it.

    "With or without God on his side" to me this line says this person did what he did and is ready to except judgement.

    Nels4r2on May 13, 2011   Link
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    General Comment

    first comment on this great musician. :)

    INLimBo7on February 16, 2010   Link
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    General Comment

    i think its about someone he loves has died and he needs to see it whether it kills which it will..

    dawn100000on July 18, 2014   Link

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