I think it's about a guy struggling with his inner demons, the "Faceless man."
"I spent a day by the river. It was quiet, and the wind stood still. I spent some time with nature. To remind me of all that's real."
He's in a peaceful and relaxing situation, somewhere outside, away from all the stress and distractions of everyday life. As he's sitting there, he's able to think about things.
"It's funny how silence speaks sometimes when you're alone, and remember that you feel."
Basically, he's recognizing that the peace and quiet he's experiencing allowed him to think a little more clearly. The silence speaking to him is just his inner thoughts or his conscience.
"Again I stand, Lord I stand, against the faceless man."
While he's thinking about things he's inevitably faced with his inner demons. Regrets, things he feels guilty about. This is the "Faceless Man."
"Now I saw a face on the water. It looked humble but willing to fight. It looked humble, but willing to fight. I saw the will of a warrior."
He's thinking about these regrets and dealing with the thoughts that come with them. He said he's sitting in nature, obviously by a lake or something. He sees his reflection in the water, and in doing so, notices he still has some of the old desire in him to try and change. Seeing a "warrior" is simply knowing he does have the ability to face his inner demons.
"His yoke is easy and his burden is light."
This is a Bible verse in Matthew when Jesus says "my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
This phrase, when interpreted in the context of biblical teachings, signifies that following Jesus, living a life devoted to God, and obeying his will is not a difficult or oppressive undertaking, but rather a joyful and fulfilling way of life. I think he puts this in the song here, and it shows through the rest of the song as he keeps saying, "Lord", that he's asking for God's help here to face his inner demons, The faceless man.
He wants the fulfilling life promised to us in the Bible, but he can't have that unless he can change. I think this is confirmed in the next few lyrics when he says "he looked me right in the eyes, direct and concise, to remind me to always do what's right." He then repeatedly asks for God's help...
"Cause if the face inside can't see the light I know I'll have to walk alone"
The face inside is the faceless man, his inner demons. He's taking responsibility for his actions here. He's acknowledging that he is the face inside. He's responsible for his inner demons. If the face inside can't see the light, he won't have the peace he's looking for. Saying he'll have to walk alone is literally acknowledging he won't get to heaven through his current path. He won't be walking with Jesus.
"And if I walk alone to the other side I know I might not make it home."
Home is heaven. If I walk alone I won't get to heaven.
"Next time I see his face I'll say I choose to live for always. So won't you come inside and never go away."
He asking for God's help again, inviting him to "come inside and never go away. "
I think it's about a guy struggling with his inner demons, the "Faceless man."
"I spent a day by the river. It was quiet, and the wind stood still. I spent some time with nature. To remind me of all that's real."
He's in a peaceful and relaxing situation, somewhere outside, away from all the stress and distractions of everyday life. As he's sitting there, he's able to think about things.
"It's funny how silence speaks sometimes when you're alone, and remember that you feel."
Basically, he's recognizing that the peace and quiet he's experiencing allowed him to think a little more clearly. The silence speaking to him is just his inner thoughts or his conscience.
"Again I stand, Lord I stand, against the faceless man."
While he's thinking about things he's inevitably faced with his inner demons. Regrets, things he feels guilty about. This is the "Faceless Man."
"Now I saw a face on the water. It looked humble but willing to fight. It looked humble, but willing to fight. I saw the will of a warrior."
He's thinking about these regrets and dealing with the thoughts that come with them. He said he's sitting in nature, obviously by a lake or something. He sees his reflection in the water, and in doing so, notices he still has some of the old desire in him to try and change. Seeing a "warrior" is simply knowing he does have the ability to face his inner demons.
"His yoke is easy and his burden is light."
This is a Bible verse in Matthew when Jesus says "my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
This phrase, when interpreted in the context of biblical teachings, signifies that following Jesus, living a life devoted to God, and obeying his will is not a difficult or oppressive undertaking, but rather a joyful and fulfilling way of life. I think he puts this in the song here, and it shows through the rest of the song as he keeps saying, "Lord", that he's asking for God's help here to face his inner demons, The faceless man.
He wants the fulfilling life promised to us in the Bible, but he can't have that unless he can change. I think this is confirmed in the next few lyrics when he says "he looked me right in the eyes, direct and concise, to remind me to always do what's right." He then repeatedly asks for God's help...
"Cause if the face inside can't see the light I know I'll have to walk alone"
The face inside is the faceless man, his inner demons. He's taking responsibility for his actions here. He's acknowledging that he is the face inside. He's responsible for his inner demons. If the face inside can't see the light, he won't have the peace he's looking for. Saying he'll have to walk alone is literally acknowledging he won't get to heaven through his current path. He won't be walking with Jesus.
"And if I walk alone to the other side I know I might not make it home."
Home is heaven. If I walk alone I won't get to heaven.
"Next time I see his face I'll say I choose to live for always. So won't you come inside and never go away."
He asking for God's help again, inviting him to "come inside and never go away. "
He wants to win the fight for good. For always.
Unbelievable song.