Like You
ÒÁ·²Èû˹evanescence Lyrics
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Far beneath my nightmares and loneliness
I hate me for breathing without you
I don't want to feel anymore for you
Grieving for you, I'm not grieving for you
Nothing real love can't undo
And though I may have lost my way
I long to be like you
Lie cold in the ground like you
Halo blinding wall between us
Melt away and leave us alone again
Humming haunted somewhere out there
I believe our love can see us through in death
I long to be like you
Lie cold in the ground like you
There's room inside for two
And I'm not grieving for you
I'm coming for you
You're not alone
No matter what they told you
You're not alone
I'll be right beside you forevermore
I long to be like you, sis
Lie cold in the ground like you did
There's room inside for two
And I'm not grieving for you
And as we lay in silent bliss
I know you remember me
I long to be like you
Lie cold in the ground like you
There's room inside for two
And I'm not grieving for you
I'm coming for you
The lyrics to Evanescence's song "Like You" convey the depth of grief and longing for a loved one who has passed away. The first stanza describes the singer's desire to escape reality and remain in a dreamlike state where they don't have to face the pain of the loss. The singer hates themselves for living without their loved one and doesn't want to feel anything anymore. The second stanza reveals that the singer is not just grieving; they are mourning the loss of a sibling. However, they believe that their love is strong enough to overcome even death, as all paths lead back to their loved one.
The third stanza speaks to the desire to be reunited with the deceased loved one. The wall between them, represented by the "halo blinding wall," needs to melt away so they can be alone together again. The singer believes that their love will guide them even in death. The last stanza hints at a possible suicide, as the singer longs to be like their loved one and lie cold in the ground. Despite the painful loss, the singer believes that there is room for both of them, and they are not grieving for their loved one but coming for them.
Overall, the song expresses the inescapable pain and deep longing that comes with the loss of someone close. The lyrics show a deep desire to be reunited with their loved one, even if it means leaving this world. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may want to end their life to be with their sibling, showing the extent of their grief and the inescapable hold that their loved one still has on them, even after death.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay alive, soft, dark and dreamless
Survive in a state of numbness, trapped in a nightmare of isolation
Far beneath my nightmares and loneliness
Clinging to hopelessness and despair, buried in the depths of heartache
I hate me for breathing without you
My very existence reminds me of the pain of your absence, and I loathe myself for it
I don't want to feel anymore for you
The intensity of my emotions for you is too much to bear, and I desire to be numb to them
Grieving for you, I'm not grieving for you
My mourning for you is not out of sadness, but out of a deep love that transcends death
Nothing real love can't undo
The power of true love can overcome any obstacle, even death
And though I may have lost my way
Even when I am lost and hopeless, my love for you guides me back to you
All paths lead straight to you
No matter what life throws at me, all roads lead me to you
I long to be like you
I desire the finality of death, where I can be reunited with you in eternal rest
Lie cold in the ground like you
To be buried alongside you in death, sharing in the same fate
Halo blinding wall between us
A separation between us that feels like an unapproachable barrier
Melt away and leave us alone again
For the walls between us to disappear, so that we can be reunited in peace
Humming haunted somewhere out there
A feeling of connection and presence even in death, a resonance felt beyond the physical world
I believe our love can see us through in death
The power of our love transcends the boundaries of life and death and will bring us together
There's room inside for two
Even in death, there is space for us to be together forever
I'm coming for you
I am determined to be reunited with you, even if it means leaving this life behind
You're not alone
You are never alone, even in the darkest moments of life or death
No matter what they told you
Despite what anyone else may say, our love is real, and it endures beyond death
I'll be right beside you forevermore
Our love is eternal and will never fade, even in death
And as we lay in silent bliss
In death, we will find the peace and togetherness that eluded us in life
I know you remember me
Even in death, our love is remembered, and our souls remain connected
Lyrics © Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: AMY LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TYSTV1
Today’s kids will never understand the struggle of trying to sing the entire chorus in one breath 😂😂😂😩😩
@porshawarelw
The DivinePatience girl 🤣😂🙁🤣😂🤣😂
@diamndz1021
YESS!!!!!!
@Moonberry.
I'm gen z and I can sing/rap the entire song by myself 😂🤣
@jasminej7991
The DivinePatience period 😳😫🤣
@nekaiiii
If I could laugh react to this I would! This is so true lol😂😂
@RugratsNickAtNite
I miss those days. I thought love was that simple, nice, clean, and fun. This song is still one of my favorites.
@andrealyons2496
Cf your house is the
@andrealyons2496
Fhr and dab in
@preciousfox4740
And love can still be that simple, nice, clean, and fun 😊