Weight of the World
AmaLee Peter Hollens Lyrics
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In my body and my soul
And the sky, it looks so ominous
And as time comes to a halt
Silence starts to overflow
My cries are inconspicuous
Tell me God, are you punishing me?
This is my redemption song
I need you more than ever right now
Can you hear me now?
Cause we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I wish that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Come to life...
After all the laughter fades
Signs of life all washed away
I can still, still feel a gentle breeze
No matter how hard I pray
Signs of warning still remain
And life has become my enemy
Tell me God, are you punishing me?
Is this the price I'm paying for my past mistakes?
This is my redemption song
I need you more than ever right now
Can you hear me now?
Cause we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I wish that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Come to life
Cause we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I wish that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Still, we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I hope that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Come to life...
The lyrics convey a sense of despair and frustration, as the singer feels like they are losing hope in both their body and soul. The sky's ominous appearance signifies a bleak outlook on life, and time seems to come to a halt as silence begins to overwhelm them. The singer's cries for help go unnoticed and are inconspicuous, adding to their sense of isolation.
The singer questions whether God is punishing them for their past mistakes, wondering if the hardships they are facing are the price they have to pay. They see this song as a chance for redemption, desperately needing God's presence and guidance more than ever in their current state. They yearn for God to hear their pleas and acknowledge their pain.
Despite feeling insignificant, the singer vows to shout their feelings loud, even if their words may seem meaningless to others. They compare the weight they feel to that of the entire world, indicating the immense burden they carry. They express a deep desire to save everyone, symbolizing their longing for a better world. However, they acknowledge that they are just one person and understand their limitations in making a widespread difference.
The singer reflects on how laughter fades and life's signs of vitality are washed away. Even in their prayers, warnings persist, and life itself starts to feel like an enemy. The repetition of questioning whether God is punishing them highlights their desperation for answers and understanding. In this struggle, they find solace in the realization that they are not alone, as they can still feel a gentle breeze, which represents a glimmer of hope amidst their hardships.
Overall, the lyrics illustrate a battle against overwhelming circumstances and a yearning for meaning and purpose. The singer feels the weight of the world on their shoulders and wishes to save everyone, yet they come to terms with their limitations as an individual. Despite this, they continue to believe in the power of their dreams and hope that they can bring them to life. Ultimately, the song captures a sense of longing, resilience, and the struggle to find hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel like I'm losing hope
I'm experiencing a loss of optimism
In my body and my soul
In both my physical and emotional being
And the sky, it looks so ominous
The sky appears threatening and daunting
And as time comes to a halt
Time seems to pause and stop
Silence starts to overflow
Quietness begins to overflow
My cries are inconspicuous
My pleas are hidden and unnoticed
Tell me God, are you punishing me?
God, are you disciplining me?
Is this the price I'm paying for my past mistakes?
Am I being made to pay for my past errors?
This is my redemption song
This is my song of salvation
I need you more than ever right now
I require your presence more at this moment
Can you hear me now?
Are you able to listen to me now?
Cause we're going to shout it loud
Because we will proclaim it with great volume
Even if our words seem meaningless
Even if our words appear insignificant
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I feel as if I bear the burdens of the entire world
I wish that someway, somehow
I desire, in any possible manner
That I could save every one of us
To rescue each and every individual
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
However, the reality is that I am just one person
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Perhaps if I maintain my faith, my aspirations will manifest
After all the laughter fades
Once all the joyousness diminishes
Signs of life all washed away
Indications of existence completely erased
I can still, still feel a gentle breeze
I can still sense a soft, soothing wind
No matter how hard I pray
Regardless of how fervently I pray
Signs of warning still remain
Warnings signs persist
And life has become my enemy
Life itself has become antagonistic towards me
Still, we're going to shout it loud
Nevertheless, we will continue to proclaim it with great volume
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I feel as if I bear the burdens of the entire world
I hope that someway, somehow
I have hope that in any possible manner
That I could save every one of us
To rescue each and every individual
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
However, the reality is that I am just one person
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Perhaps if I maintain my faith, my aspirations will manifest
Come to life...
Manifest into reality...
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keiichi Okabe, Taro Yoko
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Henry Chen
"Do you have any interest in sharing this song?"
[YES]
"If you pick this option, you will lose all your emotional stability. Knowing this, do you still wish to share this to someone - a total stranger - in spite of this?"
[YES]
"You worked hard to get to equilibrium, to recover from the feels of this game...but you will cry once more from this song. Do you...still wish to share?"
[YES]
"Some will say that this will be meaningless, that all this you are doing is for show. Do you still wish to share?"
[YES]
"Very well. In exchange for your support, I will share this song to the world."
Amazing work, thanks for the feels trip down memory lane
lilly
I feel like I'm losing hope
In my body and my soul
And the sky, it looks so ominous
And as time comes to a halt
Silence starts to overflow
My cries are inconspicuous
Tell me God, are you punishing me?
Is this the price I'm paying for my past mistakes?
This is my redemption song
I need you more than ever right now
Can you hear me now?
Cause we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I wish that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Come to life...
After all the laughter fades
Signs of life all washed away
I can still, still feel a gentle breeze
No matter how hard I pray
Signs of warning still remain
And life has become my enemy
Tell me God, are you punishing me?
Is this the price I'm paying for my past mistakes?
This is my redemption song
I need you more than ever right now
Can you hear me now?
Cause we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I wish that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Come to life
Cause we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I wish that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Still, we're going to shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I hope that someway, somehow
That I could save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing my dreams will come to life
Come to life.
Teaching feeling
I feel like I'm losing hope, in my body and my soul
And the sky, it looks so ominous
And as time comes to a halt, sadness starts to overflow
My cries are inconspicuous
Tell me God, are you punishing me?
Is this the price I'm paying for my past mistakes?
This is my redemption song
I need you more than ever right now
Can you hear me now?
'Cause we're gonna shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I'd wish that some way, somehow
That I can save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing, my dreams will come to life
Come to life...
After all the laughter fades Signs of life all washed away
I can still, still feel the gentle breeze
No matter how hard I pray Signs of warning still remain
And life has become my enemy
Tell me God, are you punishing me?
Is this the price I'm paying for my past mistakes?
This is my redemption song
I need you more than ever right now
Can you hear me now?
'Cause we're gonna shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I'd wish that some way, somehow
That I can save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing, my dreams will come to life
Come to life...
'Cause we're gonna shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I wish that some way, somehow
That I can save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Still we're gonna shout it loud
Even if our words seem meaningless
It's like I'm carrying the weight of the world
I'd hope that some way, somehow
That I can save every one of us
But the truth is that I'm only one girl
Maybe if I keep believing, my dreams will come to life
Come to life...
Peter Hollens
SOOO honored to be a part of this! Thank you so much for having me! 💖 (If y'all haven't seen the Epic Anime Medley we did together, that's on my channel now!)
Brandt Valentze
I love your voice, I am trying to level my voice like yours. You are truly an inspiration.
Bethseda
Awesome job man. This is one of the best renditions I've heard
king lowkey the storyteller
Hey man, I'm a rapper by trade and I write songs for singers. Any way you can facilitate a collaboration with her? I have some music that can change the world
Alberto Costa
You guys are AMAZING!!!
Bryce Johnson
You NAILED it man! My favorite cover of one of my favorite songs.
26th Night
Nier honestly has one of the best soundtracks ever. By the way, who here teared up when they heard the choir in the end credits in the game?
Ricardo Fermé
Tell vegeta... like a bitch
Seth Gunder
Don't remind meeeeeeeee
Ricardo Fermé
When I found out that all of those little ships were actual players who sacrificed their save files in order to help me, I was crying like a bitch