Retrospect
Ambleside Lyrics
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So visible in this darkness burning bright
I was weighed down by nothing
But i was weighed down by everything
An average morning converted me to light
The sound of that plane still roars inside
I passed away without saying i love you to my mother
I had so much to live for
So much room to grow
People who adored me
And a love filled home
But I was always blinded
Blinded by myself
And its hard to be reminded
until the time left expires
No expression, No closure, no meaning.
alone in a space where no one can hear me
Im forced to look down at the people i took for granted
Struggling, suffering. They genuinely need me
I had so much to live for
So much room to grow
People who adored me
And a love filled home
But I was always blinded
Blinded by myself
And its hard to be reminded
until the time left expires
And i keep asking myself
Where did i go wrong?
Now im just space
And I am nothing
I am the air around you.
And Im so sorry.
The song "Retrospect" by Ambleside explores the theme of reflection and regret. The first few lines "This small glimpse of light that used to be my life, So visible in this darkness burning bright" alludes to the realization of what was once a bright and promising future, which is now consumed by darkness. The singer expresses how they were weighed down by everything, despite seemingly having nothing to worry about, and how they were blinded by themselves. The line "The sound of that plane still roars inside" signifies a deep memory or a moment that significantly impacted them.
The song builds on this theme further, and the chorus serves as a reminder of what they had to live for, the people who adored them, and the love-filled home they had. However, despite this, they remain ignorant of their blessings and continue to take them for granted. The lines "No expression, No closure, no meaning, alone in a space where no one can hear me," depict the isolation they feel and their inability to connect with the people around them.
Towards the end of the song, the singer laments their inevitable end, saying "Now I'm just space, and I am nothing. I am the air around you. And I'm so sorry." They realize the meaninglessness of their existence, and it dawns on them that they've missed out on the chance to connect with others and express their love and appreciation.
Overall, the song Retrospect is a deeply introspective piece that examines the idea of missed opportunities and lost connections. It reminds us to appreciate what we have and to reach out to those around us before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
This small glimpse of light that used to be my life
The happy moments in my life are now overshadowed by darkness
So visible in this darkness burning bright
The moments of happiness are still vivid, but hard to see in the darkness
I was weighed down by nothing
I had no real problems weighing me down
But I was weighed down by everything
Despite having no real problems, I still felt weighed down by life
An average morning converted me to light
An insignificant event made me feel happy and hopeful
The sound of that plane still roars inside
The memory of that insignificant event still echoes in my mind
I was no one to myself, no one to others
I felt insignificant and alone, both to myself and to those around me
I passed away without saying i love you to my mother
I regret not expressing love to my mother before my death
I had so much to live for
I had a lot of good things in my life
So much room to grow
I had a lot of potential for the future
People who adored me
I had friends and family who cared for me deeply
And a love filled home
My home was full of love and happiness
But I was always blinded
Despite having so much to be grateful for, I couldn't appreciate it
Blinded by myself
My own negativity and pessimism kept me from seeing the good in my life
And its hard to be reminded
Looking back, it's difficult to remember the good times
Until the time left expires
Until it's too late to do anything about it
No expression, No closure, no meaning.
I didn't communicate my feelings before I died, leaving no closure for those around me
alone in a space where no one can hear me
Despite being surrounded by people who loved me, I felt alone and unheard
Im forced to look down at the people i took for granted
I regret not appreciating the people in my life, as I can only watch over them now
Struggling, suffering. They genuinely need me
The people in my life are going through hard times and need my love and support
And i keep asking myself
I constantly wonder
Where did i go wrong?
What happened to cause me to be blinded to the good in my life?
Now im just space
I am now nothingness
And I am nothing
I don't have anything or anyone anymore
I am the air around you.
I am now just a presence that surrounds those who knew me
And Im so sorry.
I regret not appreciating the good things in my life before it was too late
Contributed by Ava S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ambleside | Australia
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Antonia
Thank you for forming words out of the mess i feel. Brings tears to my eyes everytime i listen to it.
jeanne pijp
I may or may not have shed a tear or two. This song is perfect!! Amazing really xx
Grega
this is exactly what i call music. so meaningful.
Domenico Lomazzo
Tanto sentimiento. Es realmente bella.
Soil Bound
I went more than two years without contacting friends and simply ignored the world when they reached out.
For reasons beyond my conscious, this song allowed me to reciprocate the genuine care that everyone shared.
I've returned to normality.
Thank you Ambleside. Thank you Dreambound.
Mario Garofano
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