As The Ruin Falls
[Thrice] Lyrics
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(but how late) my lack
I see the chasm
And everything you are was making
My heart into a bridge
By which I might get back
From exile and grow man
And now the bridge is breaking
For this I bless you as the ruin falls
The pain you bring
Far greater than all other gain
These lyrics from Thrice’s song As The Ruin Falls are rich with literary and poetic imagery, making it a perfect song for introspection and deep reflection. The song speaks about a realization that only came too late, and how that realization has transformed the singer’s heart into a bridge that can help him return from a state of exile, only for that bridge to break.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has finally come to terms with his lack and shortcomings, thanks to the teachings of an unnamed person. However, this realization has come too late and has only served to expose the chasm in his heart. The person who helped him see this truth was everything he needed to grow as a person and to rebuild his life, only to be taken away at the very moment when he felt he could finally make some progress in his life. The “bridge” that this person helped him build is now breaking, and the singer feels the weight of this loss like never before.
Line by Line Meaning
Only now that you have taught me
(but how late) my lack
I have only now realized my shortcoming that you have taught me, although it is unfortunate that it took me so long.
I see the chasm
I have become aware of the large gap and separation that exists.
And everything you are was making
My heart into a bridge
By which I might get back
From exile and grow man
Through everything that you represent and have done, you have helped me build a bridge from my state of isolation and immaturity and allowed me to return to a place of growth and maturity.
And now the bridge is breaking
Unfortunately, the bridge that was built is now breaking apart.
For this I bless you as the ruin falls
Even though the bridge is now breaking apart and causing pain, I still appreciate and bless you for the positive impact you have had on me.
The pain you bring
Far greater than all other gain
The pain that comes from the breaking of this bridge is much greater than any benefit or gain that may have been obtained from it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DUSTIN MICHAEL KENSRUE, EDWARD CARRINGTON BRECKENRIDGE, JAMES RILEY BRECKENRIDGE, TEPPEI TERANISHI
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Lyrics
Only now that you have taught me
(but how late) - my lack
I see the chasm
And everything you are was making
My heart into a bridge
By which I might get back
From exile and grow man
And now the bridge is breaking
For this I bless you as the ruin falls, falls, falls
As the ruin falls, falls, falls
As the ruin falls
As the ruin falls
I bless you as the ruin falls
The pain you bring
Far greater than all other gain
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