I first heard this song when the album first came out, during a very difficult time in my life, and it decribed everything I was feeling so well. It was days before one of my closest friends took their own life.
"Couldn't save you from the start"
This described the feeling I felt, of hopelessness, to learn that someone close was gone and there was nothing I could have done because they never let me in to what was going on inside them. Alternately this could describe someone succumbing to an illness of which there was nothing to be done.
"Love you so it hurts my soul
Can you forgive me for trying again"
Could describe words to a lover that has passed, or a close friend, where trying again means moving on with life and finding new relationships.
"Your silence makes me hold my breath"
If someone you care about has been slowly fading away, you would be by their side, and the moment at which they leave this life, the silence would be shocking. To know that you will no more hear noise or talk or anything from someone can leave you overwhelmed.
"Time has passed you by"
Time goes on, and those lost to us are left behind as time passes by.
"Oh, for so long I've tried to shield you from the world"
Everyone wants to protect their loved ones from all that could harm them in the world.
"Oh, you couldn't face the freedom on your own"
Being independent and isolated from what you have known all your life, and an exposure to so many new responsibilities with nobody to help you handle it can be very overwhelming.
"You gave up the fight
You left me behind"
Again could refer to a long suffered illness when the battle is finally lost as the person 'gives up the fight and leaves loved ones behind. Also, as for my personal experience, can describe the feeling of someone choosing to leave this world and give up the fight with their inner demons.
"You'll always be mine"
Lover or a friend or family, they are always going to be yours in your memories.
"I know deep inside
All that's done's forgiven"
There comes a point that after someone has passed, you let go of any troubles or issues you may have had with them, and all wrongs are forgiven.
"I watched the clouds drifting away
Still the sun can't warm my face"
The shock of losing a loved one can leave you feeling numb. You don't really feel anything until you can comprehend that they are gone.
"You were looking for the great escape
To chase your demons away"
Past trials have weighed heavy on their minds and no matter how hard you try, you will never forget. The ending of your life can be seen as the 'great escape'.
"I've been so lost since you've gone
Why not me before you?
Why did fate deceive me?
Everything turned out so wrong
Why did you leave me in silence?"
Describes the grieving process. Feeling lost without a large part of your life, wondering why it was them before you. Why were there no signs to tell you something was wrong? Why did they have to leave?
I first heard this song when the album first came out, during a very difficult time in my life, and it decribed everything I was feeling so well. It was days before one of my closest friends took their own life.
"Couldn't save you from the start" This described the feeling I felt, of hopelessness, to learn that someone close was gone and there was nothing I could have done because they never let me in to what was going on inside them. Alternately this could describe someone succumbing to an illness of which there was nothing to be done.
"Love you so it hurts my soul Can you forgive me for trying again" Could describe words to a lover that has passed, or a close friend, where trying again means moving on with life and finding new relationships.
"Your silence makes me hold my breath" If someone you care about has been slowly fading away, you would be by their side, and the moment at which they leave this life, the silence would be shocking. To know that you will no more hear noise or talk or anything from someone can leave you overwhelmed.
"Time has passed you by" Time goes on, and those lost to us are left behind as time passes by.
"Oh, for so long I've tried to shield you from the world" Everyone wants to protect their loved ones from all that could harm them in the world.
"Oh, you couldn't face the freedom on your own" Being independent and isolated from what you have known all your life, and an exposure to so many new responsibilities with nobody to help you handle it can be very overwhelming.
"You gave up the fight You left me behind" Again could refer to a long suffered illness when the battle is finally lost as the person 'gives up the fight and leaves loved ones behind. Also, as for my personal experience, can describe the feeling of someone choosing to leave this world and give up the fight with their inner demons.
"You'll always be mine" Lover or a friend or family, they are always going to be yours in your memories.
"I know deep inside All that's done's forgiven" There comes a point that after someone has passed, you let go of any troubles or issues you may have had with them, and all wrongs are forgiven.
"I watched the clouds drifting away Still the sun can't warm my face" The shock of losing a loved one can leave you feeling numb. You don't really feel anything until you can comprehend that they are gone.
"You were looking for the great escape To chase your demons away" Past trials have weighed heavy on their minds and no matter how hard you try, you will never forget. The ending of your life can be seen as the 'great escape'.
"I've been so lost since you've gone Why not me before you? Why did fate deceive me? Everything turned out so wrong Why did you leave me in silence?" Describes the grieving process. Feeling lost without a large part of your life, wondering why it was them before you. Why were there no signs to tell you something was wrong? Why did they have to leave?
This song will forever be close to my heart