The Witness
Alazka Lyrics


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The moment I reacted
When I dared to run away
And I'm caught in a sensation
A witness to your closing eyes

Why
Always the innocent
The first to fall
Unable to comprehend
Couldn't protect
Take your place
Or rewind the time
The hardest part remains
For those left behind

When it's over
A fading light in you
Don't wake me up
Til I'm sober
I know we're incomplete
We're not okay

I feel disconnected
The smile on your face
I swore I'd protect it
A lie
I can't
Take the weight of my back
The words that I said
The noose around my neck

Take my light
Too high the price you paid
Tell me how can I




Save a life
If I'm afraid
Cause I'm afraid

So please let me know
When it's over
A fading light in you
Don't wake me up
Til I'm sober
I know we're incomplete
We're not okay

No escape from what I've done

The moment I reacted
When I dared to run away
And I'm caught in a sensation
A witness to your closing eyes

And no one tells you
How to bear the
Weight of your excuse
Cause we know it's no use

Take my light
Too high the price you paid
Tell me how can I
Save a life
If I'm afraid
Cause I'm afraid

So please let me know
When it's over
A fading light in you
Don't wake me up
Til I'm sober
I know we're incomplete
We're not okay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alazka's song "The Witness" depict a moment of intense emotion and regret, focusing on the theme of feeling powerless and haunted by mistakes made in the past. The singer reflects on a pivotal moment when they reacted impulsively and tried to escape from a difficult situation, only to be overwhelmed by the aftermath. The opening lines "The moment I reacted / When I dared to run away / And I'm caught in a sensation / A witness to your closing eyes" convey a sense of being trapped in a distressing moment of witnessing someone else's suffering or demise.


The lyrics delve into the complex emotions of guilt and helplessness, highlighting the feeling of being incapable of protecting or saving those who are vulnerable. The lines "Why / Always the innocent / The first to fall / Unable to comprehend / Couldn't protect / Take your place / Or rewind the time" express the singer's anguish over feeling unable to prevent harm or tragedy, and the pain of carrying the burden of responsibility for the consequences of their actions.


The chorus of the song emphasizes a sense of incomplete understanding and a longing for escape or resolution. The repeated refrain "When it's over / A fading light in you / Don't wake me up / Til I'm sober / I know we're incomplete / We're not okay" reflects a desire to numb the pain and confusion, while also acknowledging that the wounds inflicted are deep and lasting.


The closing verses of the song circle back to the initial themes of regret and fear, as the singer grapples with the weight of their mistakes and the fear of facing the consequences. The lines "No escape from what I've done" underscore the inevitability of having to confront the repercussions of one's actions, even when the outcome is destructive. Overall, "The Witness" by Alazka delves into the complexities of guilt, regret, and the struggle to move forward in the face of past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

The moment I reacted
When a surge of emotion compelled me to respond suddenly,


When I dared to run away
When I had the courage to escape the situation,


And I'm caught in a sensation
I find myself engulfed in a powerful feeling,


A witness to your closing eyes
Observing you fade away as if your life is slipping through,


Why
I question the reasoning behind this distressing reality,


Always the innocent
It seems that the pure-hearted are always the ones who suffer,


The first to fall
They are often the initial casualties in turmoil,


Unable to comprehend
Struggling to understand the severity of the situation,


Couldn't protect
Feeling helpless and incapable of safeguarding you,


Take your place
Wishing I could assume your suffering instead of you,


Or rewind the time
Longing to turn back the clock and change the outcome,


The hardest part remains
The most challenging aspect lies ahead,


For those left behind
For those of us who are still here grappling with the loss,


When it's over
When everything has come to a conclusion,


A fading light in you
Your vitality seems to diminish before my eyes,


Don't wake me up
Please let me remain in this dreamlike state,


Til I'm sober
Until I'm fully aware of the harsh reality,


I know we're incomplete
I'm aware that our existence feels fragmented without you,


We're not okay
We are undeniably in a state of distress and turmoil,


I feel disconnected
I sense a deep disconnection from reality,


The smile on your face
The joy you once radiated feels distant now,


I swore I'd protect it
I pledged to safeguard your happiness at all costs,


A lie
Yet that promise feels like a betrayal to the truth,


I can't
I find it impossible to carry on as I should,


Take the weight of my back
The burden I bear is too heavy to manage alone,


The words that I said
My utterances haunt me with regret and remorse,


The noose around my neck
The pressure of my thoughts feels like a choking grip,


Take my light
Absorb my energy and brightness in this dark moment,


Too high the price you paid
The cost of your pain has become unbearable,


Tell me how can I
Guide me on how I might find a solution to this turmoil,


Save a life
Attempt to prevent further loss or suffering,


If I'm afraid
If my fear paralyzes my ability to act,


Cause I'm afraid
Because I am genuinely overwhelmed by this fear,


So please let me know
I plead for clarity regarding this situation's resolution,


When it's over
When this ordeal finally concludes,


A fading light in you
Your essence diminishing as hopelessness sets in,


Don't wake me up
Keep me lost in this dream until the harsh truth emerges,


Til I'm sober
Until I can face the reality of our fractured existence,


I know we're incomplete
I recognize that our bond feels fractured,


We're not okay
It's undeniable that we're struggling to cope with our grief,


No escape from what I've done
I can't evade the consequences of my actions and choices,


The moment I reacted
When my instincts finally took over in response to the chaos,


When I dared to run away
When I bravely chose to break free from my predicament,


And I'm caught in a sensation
I am ensnared by an overwhelming emotional turmoil,


A witness to your closing eyes
Helplessly observing as your light begins to fade,


And no one tells you
There are no instructions or guidance provided,


How to bear the
On how to endure the burden that follows suffering,


Weight of your excuse
The guilt tied to the reasons that led to this pain,


Cause we know it's no use
Because deep down, we realize these explanations bear no weight,


Take my light
Claim my hope and spirit if it offers you comfort,


Too high the price you paid
The toll you’ve endured feels excessively tragic,


Tell me how can I
Please teach me how I might prevent further loss,


Save a life
Protect someone from suffering the same fate as you,


If I'm afraid
Even if my fear restricts my ability to act,


Cause I'm afraid
Because I truly feel paralyzed by this fear,


So please let me know
Thus, I implore you to inform me of what awaits us,


When it's over
When this chapter of pain has come to a close,


A fading light in you
As your spirit diminishes, revealing the cost of suffering,


Don't wake me up
Let me remain unaware of the painful reality that surrounds us,


Til I'm sober
Until I can confront the truth without illusions,


I know we're incomplete
I acknowledge that we are left fractured and yearning,


We're not okay
It’s clear that we are deeply affected and unwell,




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@caiquerodrigues421

this is song awesome ,very good
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@prol1shed995

Sad we wont hear a record like this again since Kassim left. There sound was so unique.

@JohnDoe-mv2be

The two new singles are fire though.

@skipdaddyskintits3100

Rip alazka

@Dayzzd

Everytime I listen to this album, I listen from start to finish lol sometimes twice. Love this shit. Definitely goin down as a classic 👌💯

@brittanyniles3562

Everything on on the album is awesome

@CaseGod

almost been 7 years and this album is forever art

@prol1shed995

Best song from the record.

@Seadreamer_

• Prolished , I would add Everglow and Everything.

@hillbillybudz

Entire album is nothing but hits, it’s amazing kassim hate you ended up leaving ❤️ it’s ok you always apart of this absolute musical masterpiece

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