Scars Of The Old Stream
Anathema Lyrics


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Love scars the old stream,
Trailing away from the hills
Where we once lived.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anathema's song "Scars Of The Old Stream" are an expression of the powerful and lasting impact of love on our lives. The metaphor of the old stream represents the course of our lives, perhaps through the ups and downs of past experiences and memories. The scars represent the pain love can cause, but also the beauty of the memories that it leaves behind. The love that has scarred the old stream is depicted as moving away from the hills, symbolising the fact that it is time to move on, and yet the memory of it remains in the landscape of our lives.


Perhaps the song reflects on a past love and the remnants of feelings and memories that continue to linger, despite the passing of time. The imagery conjured up by the lyrics is melancholic and evocative, with a sense of nostalgia and longing for something that can never be retrieved. The powerful guitar riffs and the soulful vocal delivery of the song complement the poignant lyrics beautifully, resulting in a haunting and memorable musical experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Love scars the old stream,
The memories of love have left deep marks on the once pure and clear flow of the old stream.


Trailing away from the hills
The scars of love are now visible as the stream flows away from the hills where they once lived and created those memories


Where we once lived.
The lovers resided in the hills and the love they shared has left a permanent mark on the stream that flows away from that place.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL CAVANAGH, DARREN WHITE, DUNCAN JOHN PATTERSON, JOHN JAMES DOUGLAS, VINCENT CAVANAGH

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