In My Arms
André Andersen Lyrics
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If I could catch you final breath and never stop believing
If I could pray this pain away
You're in my arms, if I could wish you back
You're in my arms, my world is turning black
You're in my arms, just let me take your pain
You're in my arms, I'm crying out your name
I saw that fear behind your stare, that hope to see tomorrow
It breaks my heart 'cause now you're gone, I wish that I could follow
And make you stay just one more day
I'm going down, someone please help me
Out of this world, nobody hears me
I close my eyes praying for you
But nobody cares even when I do
Scream my head off and cry my wounded heart out
Who gives a damn about one voice in the crown
I'll give everything, even those very few
Days of my life which I have left, to you
These lyrics are a poignant expression of the grief and longing felt by someone who has lost a loved one, and who wishes to bring them back from the brink of death. The first lines convey the confusion and desperation felt by the singer, who is torn between trying to come to terms with the imminent departure of their loved one and wanting to hold on to them indefinitely. There is a sense of futility and frustration, as the singer is powerless to stop their beloved from slipping away, but is still willing to try anything to keep them close.
The chorus is a haunting refrain that underscores the depth of emotion in the song. The repetition of the line "You're in my arms" serves to emphasize the intense connection between the two characters, and how even in death, the singer still feels as though they are holding their loved one close. The imagery of the world "turning black" reflects the sense of loss and emptiness that comes with losing someone, and the line "just let me take your pain" is a tender expression of the singer's desire to ease their loved one's suffering.
The second verse is a heartbreaking depiction of the singer's futile attempts to save their loved one, and the sense of despair that comes with realizing they are truly gone. The line "I'm going down, someone please help me" captures the sense of drowning that often accompanies grief, and the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions that are too powerful to bear. The sense of isolation and abandonment is reinforced in the lines "nobody hears me" and "nobody cares even when I do," which convey the singer's sense of helplessness and isolation.
Overall, "In My Arms" is a powerful expression of loss and love, and a moving tribute to the enduring power of connection and human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I tell what's on my mind right now, while you're leaving
I'm struggling to understand my own thoughts as you walk away
If I could catch you final breath and never stop believing
If I had the chance, I'd hold onto your last breath and never lose hope
If I could pray this pain away
I wish I had the power to make this pain disappear
You're in my arms, if I could wish you back
I'm holding onto the memory of you, wishing you were still here
You're in my arms, my world is turning black
Without you, everything feels dark and depressing
You're in my arms, just let me take your pain
I wish I could take away your suffering and carry it for you
You're in my arms, I'm crying out your name
I'm holding you close and calling out to you, even though you're gone
I saw that fear behind your stare, that hope to see tomorrow
I could see the fear in your eyes, but also the desire to keep living
It breaks my heart 'cause now you're gone, I wish that I could follow
It hurts me deeply that you're no longer here, I wish I could join you
And make you stay just one more day
If only I could have one more day with you...
I'm going down, someone please help me
I feel like I'm falling apart, I need someone to save me
Out of this world, nobody hears me
I feel completely alone and unheard
I close my eyes praying for you
I'm desperately hoping that you're at peace
But nobody cares even when I do
It seems like no one else cares about you the way I do
Scream my head off and cry my wounded heart out
I feel like I need to scream and cry to release my pain
Who gives a damn about one voice in the crown
I feel overlooked and insignificant in the grand scheme of things
I'll give everything, even those very few days of my life which I have left, to you
I would offer up everything, even my own life, just to have you back
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE PALLE ANDERSEN
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