Release
Anathema Lyrics


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Seeing is believing but I don't want to know
Walk on through the wasteland I just can't let go
Face down I just break down when I see you cry all the time
Hold on please behind those grey and lonely eyes
Hold on to me unforgotten by time
Tempt fate release reality is dawning escape
Someone now is screaming as the flames fly high
Think now that we're lost here and we don't know why
Face down I just break down when I see you cry all the time
Hold on please behind those grey and lonely eyes
Hold on release unforgotten by time
Tempt fate release reality is dawning escape
Our spirit is awakening
Hold on please and somewhere in the hurricane
Hold on to me hope is waiting




Tempt fate {crying in the distance} release escape
And calling out your name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Release" by Anathema explore themes of loss, grief, and perseverance in the face of tragedy. The song is a contemplation on the difficult process of letting go and moving on from pain and heartbreak. The opening lines of "Seeing is believing but I don't want to know, walk on through the wasteland I just can't let go" convey a sense of denial and the difficulty of facing the reality of a loss. The singer cannot bear to confront the truth and instead chooses to walk through a "wasteland" of emotional turmoil.


The chorus of "Hold on please behind those grey and lonely eyes, hold on to me unforgotten by time, tempt fate release reality is dawning escape" suggests a glimmer of hope and a desire to hold on to love in the face of overwhelming pain. The singer pleads with their loved one to hold on and not give up, even as they both face uncertain futures. The repeated refrain of "face down I just break down when I see you cry all the time" emphasizes the deep emotional connection between the two individuals and the singer's inability to keep their composure when confronted with their loved one's suffering.


Overall, the lyrics to "Release" offer a poignant and introspective look at the complicated emotions that accompany grief and loss. The song's message of hope and perseverance in the face of pain resonates with listeners and has made it a beloved track in Anathema's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Seeing is believing but I don't want to know
I know that if I see the truth, it will be painful, so I'd rather not see it at all


Walk on through the wasteland I just can't let go
I'm stuck in a desolate place and can't move forward


Face down I just break down when I see you cry all the time
It hurts me so much to see you in pain, I can't keep myself from breaking down


Hold on please behind those grey and lonely eyes
I know there's something more behind your sad eyes and I want to be there for you


Hold on to me unforgotten by time
Hold on to the memories we've shared, they'll stay with us forever


Tempt fate release reality is dawning escape
I'm willing to take a risk in order to escape the harsh reality that's setting in


Someone now is screaming as the flames fly high
In the midst of chaos, someone is expressing their distress as things around them are burning


Think now that we're lost here and we don't know why
We're stuck in a situation we can't explain and it's overwhelming


Our spirit is awakening
Despite the circumstances, there's a glimmer of hope that our spirits will rise up


Hold on please and somewhere in the hurricane
Amidst the chaos, I want you to hold on and know that there's a calm within the storm


Hold on to me hope is waiting
I want you to know that no matter how hopeless things seem, there's always hope if we hold on to each other


Tempt fate {crying in the distance} release escape
I'm willing to take a chance and escape the situation, even if it means others might be crying out in the distance


And calling out your name
In the midst of turmoil, I'm still calling out to you, hoping you'll hear me and we can make it through together




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL CAVANAGH, VINCENT CAVANAGH, JOHN JAMES DOUGLAS, KEITH LESLIE SMITH, DAVID JOHN PYBUS

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