Echoes
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Through a lens distorted by sounds of a different life
Giving way to morning and thoughts of what could have been
What a sorry state
A sorry state I'm in
Now the colors bleed
The same faces don't move me anymore
The only fix for me
But forward is forever
On a familiar path
Chasing echoes of the past
Searching for something I used to know
Reciting lines I've always known
Broken with sincerity
Now there's nothing left for me
The sound of your voice reminds me that
This won't last
Now the colors bleed
The same faces don't move me anymore
Soak in your memory
The only fix for me
But forward is forever
Thoughts of you leave my head
I still feel how the air was then
The summer calls and autumn scoffs
Waiting for a greater spark
I still feel how the air was then
Now the colors bleed
The same faces don't move me anymore
Soak in your memory
The only fix for me
But forward is forever
Now the colors bleed
The same faces don't move me
I still feel how the air was then
Soak in your memory
The only fix for me
I still feel how the air was then
But forward is forever
In "Echoes," 09 reflects on the pain and nostalgia of a past love and the struggle to move forward. The opening lines, "Breathing through ash, as I watch the lights pass / Through a lens distorted by sounds of a different life," evoke a sense of being trapped in a state of sadness and longing. The singer is surrounded by a world that feels disconnected from their own reality, as if looking at life through a distorted lens.
The chorus, "Now the colors bleed / The same faces don't move me anymore / Soak in your memory / The only fix for me / But forward is forever," highlights the despair and emptiness the singer feels. The vibrant colors of life have faded, and the faces of those around them no longer hold any significance. The only solace they find is in reliving the memories of their past love, even though deep down they know they must move forward.
The verse, "Thoughts of you leave my head / I still feel how the air was then / The summer calls and autumn scoffs / Waiting for a greater spark," captures the internal struggle between clinging to the memories and yearning for a new beginning. While the thoughts of the past love may momentarily fade, there is still a lingering sense of how things used to be. The changing seasons symbolize the passage of time and the waiting for something more meaningful to come along.
Overall, "Echoes" presents a bittersweet reflection on the pain of nostalgia and the necessity of moving forward, even when it feels like a sorry state to be in.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing through ash, as I watch the lights pass
Inhaling the remnants of destruction, while observing the fleeting moments of life
Through a lens distorted by sounds of a different life
Viewing the world through a distorted perspective influenced by past experiences
Giving way to morning and thoughts of what could have been
Yielding to the dawn and contemplating the possibilities that were not realized
What a sorry state
A lamentable condition
A sorry state I'm in
I find myself in a regretful situation
Now the colors bleed
The vibrant hues now blur and blend together
The same faces don't move me anymore
The familiar visages no longer evoke any emotional response
Soak in your memory
Immersing myself in the recollection of your presence
The only fix for me
The sole remedy for my longing
But forward is forever
Yet, progress and moving forward is perpetual
On a familiar path
Traversing a route that is known and familiar
Chasing echoes of the past
Pursuing faint remnants or reminders from previous times
Searching for something I used to know
Seeking a familiarity that has slipped from my grasp
Reciting lines I've always known
Repeating phrases that have been ingrained in my consciousness
Broken with sincerity
Shattered but with genuine feelings
Now there's nothing left for me
Now, there is an absence of purpose or meaning in my life
The sound of your voice reminds me that
The timbre of your voice serves as a poignant reminder that
This won't last
This transient state of affairs will not endure
Thoughts of you leave my head
Contemplations of you vacate my mind
I still feel how the air was then
I am still able to recall the atmosphere of that past moment
The summer calls and autumn scoffs
The allure of summer beckons, while autumn mocks
Waiting for a greater spark
Anticipating a more profound inspiration or ignition
I still feel how the air was then
I am still able to recall the atmosphere of that past moment
Now the colors bleed
The vibrant hues now blur and blend together
The same faces don't move me anymore
The familiar visages no longer evoke any emotional response
Soak in your memory
Immersing myself in the recollection of your presence
The only fix for me
The sole remedy for my longing
But forward is forever
Yet, progress and moving forward is perpetual
Now the colors bleed
The vibrant hues now blur and blend together
The same faces don't move me
The familiar visages no longer evoke any emotional response
I still feel how the air was then
I am still able to recall the atmosphere of that past moment
Soak in your memory
Immersing myself in the recollection of your presence
The only fix for me
The sole remedy for my longing
I still feel how the air was then
I am still able to recall the atmosphere of that past moment
But forward is forever
Yet, progress and moving forward is perpetual
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Written by: Eric-John Olson
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