Empire of the Sun

There's No Need

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There's No Need Lyrics

Really, there's no need to choose sides
We are on the same team
Really, there's no need, it's fine
We are so unusual
Really, there is no need to be kind
This letter holds the whole piece
There's no need to choose sides

I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
I think I lost the touch of us behind
(I believe) I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
And I'm flying, and I'm flying

Really, there's no need to choose sides
We are on the same team
Really, there's no need, it's fine
Everything is changing
Really, we only close our eyes there

I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
I think I lost the touch of us behind
(I believe) I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
And I'm flying, and I'm flying

Hey, my lonely jealous eyes
Cold steel like it's raining light
Say, I'm going out tonight
You know now I'm quite alone
Hey, I'm only half surprised
Unreal like it's halo light
Say, you hear me out there crying
Some Hail love be in your path
Hey, my lonely jealous eyes
Cold steel like it's raining light

I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
I think I lost the touch of us behind
(I believe) I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
And I'm flying, and I'm flying

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kakuncio On Apr 19, 2017

We Are the People

Walking on a Dream

Standing on the Shore

Alive

Half Mast

I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
I think I lost the touch of us behind
(I believe) I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
And I'm flying, and I'm flying

Really, there's no need to choose sides
We are on the same team
Really, there's no need, it's fine
Everything is changing
Really, we only close our eyes there

I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
I think I lost the touch of us behind
(I believe) I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight
And I'm flying, and I'm flying

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2017-04-19 18:45:40

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by Benetoss

6y ago

This comment isn’t about what I think the guys meant when they wrote the song, but just a feeling that it reminds me of. The lyric, “I think I said goodbye to my soul tonight”, carries such a sadness to me. I think there are some moments when we are faced with a choice to do or say something that we feel betrays and leaves behind who we really are, and what we truly believe is the right thing to do. I’ve done that before and am left with a remorse afterwards. It’s like I’ve got to say sorry to myself and to God for doing that, and be reconciled to both. The good news is, I believe there is grace for that reconciliation when we pray. Not sure if there is anyone out there who relates. Just my personal experience. Cheers. Lots of love peeps.

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