An Epiphany
The Send Lyrics
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You try to pull it all apart
And keep the pieces not too far
We could wish upon a star
Or dream of kisses in the dark
But then we'd wake to find our hearts
I have whispered in the wind
And tried to force it, all of it
Into a lifeless silhouette
What the tree needs is the wind
And all a child wants is a kiss
To promise them that there is no mystery
We've got the motions down
And we all have the moon and the raining clouds
We need to realize that only love
Will show us what we all are living for
Beyond the moon and endless space
Could there be a final place?
To take us in with saving grace
Of the past that's far from dead
And all the times that I have bled
I've found that hope has always led and shown me
We've got the motions down
And we all have the moon and the raining clouds
We need to realize that only love
Will show us what we all are living for
I've seen the face of God inside the setting sun
I've awoke in the dark to believe the things I've seen
It's all there
We've got the motions down
And we all have the moon and the raining clouds
We've got the motions down
And we all have the moon and the raining clouds
We need to realize that only love
Will show us what we all are living for
The Send's song "An Epiphany" appears to be about seeking meaning and purpose in life. The singer seems to be aware of the complexity of the world around them, and acknowledges how difficult it can be to make sense of it all. The first stanza describes the singer's attempt to "pull apart" the world they find themselves in, but also their desire to "keep the pieces not too far" from each other, perhaps indicating a desire to create order out of chaos.
The second stanza discusses the futility of relying on wishes and dreams to give life meaning, as they ultimately lead to disappointment. The third stanza suggests that the singer has tried to force their own will onto the world around them, but recognizes that this approach leads to a "lifeless silhouette." The fourth stanza brings a shift in tone, as the singer suggests that what people truly need is love, both in terms of human affection ("a child wants a kiss") and a spiritual concept ("what the tree needs is the wind").
The final stanza seems to reflect a moment of insight or revelation for the singer. While they have grappled with the difficulties of life and the search for meaning, they have also experienced moments of transcendence ("seen the face of God inside the setting sun"). Ultimately, the message seems to be that the key to finding meaning is to recognize the value of love and to look beyond the mundane routines and motions of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
When a world is in Your arms
When you have control over everything around you
You try to pull it all apart
You attempt to understand and dissect everything, sometimes to your own detriment
And keep the pieces not too far
You try to maintain some level of control even when things seem to be falling apart
We could wish upon a star
We can hope for something better or beyond ourselves
Or dream of kisses in the dark
We can imagine things that make us feel loved and secure
But then we'd wake to find our hearts
But then we come back to reality and realize what we really want and need
I have whispered in the wind
I have tried to communicate with something beyond myself
And tried to force it, all of it
And I have tried to control and manipulate that something to fit my own desires
Into a lifeless silhouette
But in doing so, I have reduced it to something meaningless and without life
What the tree needs is the wind
What we need is to be open and receptive to the things around us
And all a child wants is a kiss
And all we really want is to feel loved and accepted
To promise them that there is no mystery
To assure us that everything will be okay and to ease our fears and uncertainties
We've got the motions down
We're used to going through the motions of life without really understanding why
And we all have the moon and the raining clouds
We all share the same experiences and emotions
We need to realize that only love
We need to recognize that only love and true connections with others can bring us meaning and fulfillment
Will show us what we all are living for
Will give us a sense of purpose and direction in life
Beyond the moon and endless space
Beyond what we can see and comprehend
Could there be a final place?
Is there something beyond this life that we're all striving towards?
To take us in with saving grace
To offer us a sense of salvation or redemption
Of the past that's far from dead
Of the things that we carry with us from our past, that continue to affect us
And all the times that I have bled
And all the pain and struggle that we've been through
I've found that hope has always led and shown me
I've found that having hope and optimism has always been what's gotten me through tough times
I've seen the face of God inside the setting sun
I've found beauty and meaning in the world around me
I've awoke in the dark to believe the things I've seen
I've had moments of clarity and insight that have given me faith and hope
It's all there
It's all around us, waiting for us to see it
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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