Featuring Brandon Saller of "Atreyu", and Taylor Holland Armstrong of "The Confession".
All songs, music, and lyrics written by Joey Alarcon.
Produced by Matt Pauling (Hell Or Highwater/Engineer Escape The Fate), Mixed by Matt Pauling, Engineered by Matt Pauling and Joey Alarcon. I am so blessed to be able to share this music with you. Thank you!
The Sorrow
Alarcon Lyrics
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Can't Seem To Break These Chains
That Bind Me To Sin
Below Me Lies A City
I Just Died To Get In
Bring It Down Underground
And Now I See I'm Not The Only One
We All Know Why We're Here
Been Dreading My Desires Since The Day I Was Born
If I'd Go Back I Would
Live Like There's No Tomorrow
Raise Your Hands If You Know You Are Free
And Pray That Your Love Will Heal The Sorrow
Give It All Away For A Moment With You
Now Is The Time To Make Things Right
Here We Go, Living Double
Always Looking For Trouble
And The Darkness Closes In Hides The Pain For A Moment
We Got Caught Up In This War There's No Way To Avoid It
I Need A Savior Now I Know
There's Only One Way Out
Living Water Takes Away The Old Self
As I Look Back From The End Of The Road
Can I Go Back And
Live Like There's No Tomorrow
Raise Your Hands If You Know You Are Free
And Pray That Your Love Will Heal The Sorrow
I'd Give It All Away For A Moment With You
Now Is The Time To Make Things Right
Can You Feel It Now
Rising In Your Veins
Out Of The Ashes We Rise
And Your Love
Is A Hope To The Hopeless
A Voice To The Voiceless
A Light In The Darkest Place Of The Earth
And Through These Time We Will Rise
The lyrics of Alarcon's song "The Sorrow" describe a person struggling to break free from the chains of sin that bind them. They are aware of the consequences of their actions and the seriousness of the situation as they lie below the city they seemingly died to get into. However, they find solace in the fact that they are not alone in their struggle and that they have company in their experiences.
The lyrics then shift to a call to action, to live like there's no tomorrow and to raise one's hands if they know they are free. The singer acknowledges the healing power of love and the need to give it all away for a moment with someone. The final verses talk about the power of rising from the ashes and the hope that love brings to those who are hopeless, voiceless, or in dark places.
Overall, the lyrics are deeply introspective and emotional, focusing on the themes of redemption, salvation, and the struggle against oneself. They also touch on universal themes of love, hope and the power to overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh No, I Went And Did It Again
Expressing regret for repeating a mistake once again.
Can't Seem To Break These Chains
Feeling trapped and unable to overcome a particular problem.
That Bind Me To Sin
Being constrained by patterns of bad behavior.
Below Me Lies A City
Feeling as if one has hit rock bottom.
I Just Died To Get In
Having gone through intense suffering to reach a low point.
Bring It Down Underground
Retreating into darkness and obscurity.
And Now I See I'm Not The Only One
Realizing that one's struggles are shared by others.
We All Know Why We're Here
Acknowledging a common purpose or mission.
And What We Have Done
Taking responsibility for one's own actions.
Been Dreading My Desires Since The Day I Was Born
Feeling weighed down by persistent temptations.
If I'd Go Back I Would
Expressing regret for past mistakes and wishing to change them.
Live Like There's No Tomorrow
Embracing the present moment and living life to the fullest.
Raise Your Hands If You Know You Are Free
Celebrating the feeling of liberation and personal freedom.
And Pray That Your Love Will Heal The Sorrow
Hoping that love can cure feelings of sadness and despair.
Give It All Away For A Moment With You
Expressing willingness to sacrifice everything for someone or something dear.
Now Is The Time To Make Things Right
Urging immediate action towards fixing problems and making amends.
Here We Go, Living Double
Describing a lifestyle of recklessness and duplicity.
Always Looking For Trouble
Actively seeking out conflict and danger.
And The Darkness Closes In Hides The Pain For A Moment
Finding temporary relief from suffering, despite worsening circumstances.
We Got Caught Up In This War There's No Way To Avoid It
Recognizing being embroiled in conflict with no escape.
I Need A Savior Now I Know
Acknowledging the need for outside help to overcome obstacles.
There's Only One Way Out
Believing that there is only one path towards salvation or liberation.
Living Water Takes Away The Old Self
Describing a transformational experience that washes away past negative behavior.
As I Look Back From The End Of The Road
Reflecting on one's past experiences and actions as they approach the end of their journey.
Can I Go Back And
Expressing the desire to go back and fix past mistakes.
Can You Feel It Now
Inviting the listener to experience a certain emotion or sensation.
Rising In Your Veins
Describing a strong and powerful feeling within oneself.
Out Of The Ashes We Rise
Finding new beginnings and strength after facing adversity.
And Your Love
Referring to someone's affection and care.
Is A Hope To The Hopeless
Bridging the gap between despair and optimism.
A Voice To The Voiceless
Giving a platform to those who are unheard or marginalized.
A Light In The Darkest Place Of The Earth
Offering hope and illumination in the most bleak and challenging of situations.
And Through These Time We Will Rise
Looking towards a better future despite challenging circumstances.
Contributed by Nathaniel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.