Compassion
Additive Nil Lyrics
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To make thing's easier
What can i do
To make things ok
How can i simplify
How can i empathize
(when you fade away)
Fade away
What can i do
To remove your demons
What can i do
To remove your hate
How can i simplify
How can i empathize
(Before it's to late)
To late
It's to late
(Cause i care)
I care
(I care)
I care
(I Care)
(Even if you think i don't i care)
I do
(I care)
I do
(I care)
I do
(Even if you think i don't i care)
I care, for you
What can i do
To help you through this
what can i do
To help you move on
How can i simplify
How can i empathize
(When all is gone)
Gone
All is gone
(Cause i care)
I care
(I care)
I care
(I Care)
(Even if you think i don't i care)
I do
(I care)
I do
(I care)
I do
(Even if you think i don't i care)
I care, for you
The song "Compassion" by Additive Nil is an emotional plea for understanding and empathy. The repeated refrain of "What can I do" echoes the singer's desperation to ease the suffering of someone they care about. The lyrics are simple, but poignant, as the singer lists different ways they wish they could make things easier for their loved one, remove their demons, and help them move on from their pain. The verses focus on the singer's desire for clarity and understanding, wondering how they can simplify their loved one's struggles and empathize with their pain, even as they feel themselves fading away.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the refrain "I care," emphasizing the depth of their emotions and their conviction that their love and support can make a difference. The final lines of the song, "even if you think I don't, I care," underscore the theme of the song, that sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone is compassion and understanding, even if we don't know how to fix their problems.
Overall, Compassion is a powerful and emotional song that emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion for others. The lyrics speak to the universal human experience of wanting to help those we care about, but feeling frustrated and helpless in the face of their pain. The simple repetition of the refrain underscores the raw emotion of the song and the singer's sincerity in expressing their love and concern.
Line by Line Meaning
What can i do
How can I assist you
To make thing's easier
To simplify your situation
What can i do
What are the ways I can assist you
To make things ok
To help you find peace
How can i simplify
How can I ease the complexity
How can i empathize
How can I understand your feelings
(when you fade away)
(when you start to slip away from reality)
Away
Slipping away from reality
Fade away
Slowly departing from reality
What can i do
What actions can I take
To remove your demons
To eliminate your inner negative feelings
What can i do
What steps can I take
To remove your hate
To clear your mind of hate and negativity
How can i simplify
How can I make things smoother for you
How can i empathize
How can I understand you better
(Before it's to late)
(before it's too late to take action)
To late
Missing the opportunity to make things better
It's to late
The time to fix things has passed
(Cause i care)
(Because I truly care about you)
I care
It matters to me
(I care)
(I truly care)
(I Care)
(I genuinely care about you)
(Even if you think i don't i care)
(Even if you have doubts, I still care)
I do
I really care
(I care)
(I truly care)
I do
I absolutely care
(I care)
(I genuinely care)
I do
I care a lot about you
(Even if you think i don't i care)
(No matter what you think, I care)
I care, for you
I care about you and your well-being
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.