Frozen
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I just feel the cold
All colors seem to fade away
I can't reach my soul
I would stop running
If I knew there was a chance
It tears me apart to sacrifice it all
Tell me I'm frozen but what can I do?
Can't tell the reasons, I did it for you
When lies turn into truth, I sacrificed for you
You say that I am frozen but what can I do?
I can feel your sorrow
You won't forgive me
But I know, you'll be alright
It tears me apart that you will never know
But I have to let go
Tell me I'm frozen but what can I do?
Can't tell the reasons, I did it for you
When lies turn into truth, I sacrificed for you
You say that I am frozen but what can I do?
Everything will slip away
Shattered pieces will remain
When memories fade into emptiness
Only time will tell it's tale, if it all has been in vain
I can't feel my senses
I just feel the cold
Frozen
What can I do?
Frozen
Tell me I'm frozen but what can I do?
Can't tell the reasons, I did it for you
When lies turn into truth, I sacrificed for you
You say that I am frozen, Frozen
The lyrics of Within Temptation's song "Frozen" explores themes of emotional numbness, sacrifice, and the aftermath of a broken relationship. The song depicts a person who is feeling disconnected from their own emotions, as if they have lost their ability to feel and experience life fully. The line "I can't feel my senses, I just feel the cold" suggests a state of emotional emptiness and detachment.
The singer expresses their willingness to stop running and make amends if there was a chance to salvage the relationship. However, they are forced to let go and sacrifice everything, which tears them apart. The repetition of the line "Tell me I'm frozen but what can I do?" reflects the singer's feeling of helplessness and resignation, as they have done everything they can but still face rejection.
The song also explores the sorrow and regret the singer feels for the pain they have caused the other person. They understand that they won't be forgiven easily, but they believe that eventually, the other person will be alright. The lyrics express the struggle of not being able to fully convey their remorse, as it tears them apart that the other person will never truly know the extent of their regret.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of sacrifice, as the singer proclaims that they sacrificed everything for the other person and is now labeled as "frozen." The ending lines suggest that the memories of the relationship may fade into emptiness, and only time will reveal if their sacrifices were in vain.
Overall, "Frozen" portrays the emotional numbness, sacrifice, and longing for understanding in the aftermath of a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't feel my senses
I am emotionally numb and unable to perceive or experience my surroundings
I just feel the cold
I am overwhelmed by a sense of loneliness and emotional detachment
All colors seem to fade away
The vibrancy and joy that once existed in my life have disappeared
I can't reach my soul
I am unable to connect with my inner self and find solace
I would stop running
If I believed there was a possibility of resolution or redemption
If I knew there was a chance
If I had certainty that my efforts would lead to a positive outcome
It tears me apart to sacrifice it all
The act of giving up everything I hold dear causes tremendous emotional pain
But I'm forced to let go
Despite my reluctance, circumstances beyond my control require me to release my grip
Tell me I'm frozen but what can I do?
Acknowledge my state of emotional paralysis, but recognize that I am powerless to change it
Can't tell the reasons, I did it for you
I am unable to articulate the motives behind my actions, but rest assured it was all for your sake
When lies turn into truth, I sacrificed for you
Even when deception transforms into reality, I bear the burden of making sacrifices on your behalf
You say that I am frozen but what can I do?
Despite your judgment of my stagnant state, there is little I can do to alter it
I can feel your sorrow
Although I am emotionally numb, I can still perceive and empathize with your pain
You won't forgive me
You are unwilling to grant me forgiveness
But I know, you'll be alright
Despite your current resentment, I believe that eventually you will find peace
It tears me apart that you will never know
I am profoundly saddened by the fact that you will never understand the extent of my sacrifice
But I have to let go
I am compelled to release my hold and move on, despite the pain it causes
Everything will slip away
Gradually, everything will fade and be lost
Shattered pieces will remain
Though broken and fragmented, traces of the past will linger
When memories fade into emptiness
As recollections fade and become meaningless
Only time will tell its tale, if it all has been in vain
Only the passage of time will reveal whether my sacrifices were ultimately futile
Frozen
In a state of emotional numbness and detachment
What can I do?
I find myself powerless to change the circumstances
Tell me I'm frozen but what can I do?
Acknowledge my state of emotional paralysis, but recognize that I am powerless to change it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID M MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
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