Threshold
Anna Waronker Lyrics


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Inside this life,
Under it's spell,
I close my eyes,
And live to tell.

The hands we're dealt,
Will never disappear.
Death she grows near.

CHORUS
People change,
And instantly.
I'm not the same girl,
I used to be.
I can't erase all the memories,
But I can explain,
If you're listening.
People change,
Not just me.

Locked up in silence,
A living hell.
My heart still beats,
So I bid farewell.

The loving hand that saved me,
Held too tight.
His darkness weighs
On me at night.

CHORUS
People change,
And instantly.
I'm not the same girl,
I used to be.
I can't erase all the memories,
But I can explain,
If you're listening.
People change,
Not just me.

I never asked,
Or wanted to.




You stepped across my threshold,
How could you?

Overall Meaning

Anna Waronker's song "Threshold" paints a picture of a life full of hardship, pain, and change. The singer talks about being under the spell of life, and despite the challenges she has faced and the difficult memories she holds onto, she is still alive and able to speak out. She talks about the inevitability of death and how it is always present in our lives, even if we try to ignore it. The line "The hands we're dealt will never disappear" suggests that we have to accept the things we cannot change and learn to live with them.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that people change in an instant, including the singer herself. She admits that she can't erase her memories, but she can explain them to anyone who is willing to listen. The part where she sings "Not just me" suggests that change is a universal experience and something that everyone goes through. The second verse talks about being locked up in silence and how difficult it is to deal with that. Despite this, she still holds onto hope and tries to move forward. However, the weight of the past is always there, even when we try to escape it.


Overall, "Threshold" is a song that explores the theme of change and how it affects us. The lyrics suggest that change can be difficult and painful, but also necessary for growth and survival. The singer acknowledges the challenges she has gone through but still holds onto hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside this life,
I am currently living my life.


Under it's spell,
I am deeply immersed in this life and its influences.


I close my eyes,
I am trying to escape or soothe myself from reality.


And live to tell.
I have survived and am able to share my story.


The hands we're dealt,
The cards (or situations) we are given in life.


Will never disappear.
We can't change the past or the present.


Death she grows near.
Death is always advancing towards us.


People change,
Humans go through transformations.


And instantly.
Transformation can happen suddenly.


I'm not the same girl,
I am different now from before.


I used to be.
I am comparing myself to a previous version of myself.


I can't erase all the memories,
I can't forget my past experiences.


But I can explain,
I can articulate my feelings and thoughts.


If you're listening.
If someone is paying attention to me.


Locked up in silence,
I am isolated by my inability to communicate.


A living hell.
It is mentally and emotionally agonizing.


My heart still beats,
I am still alive.


So I bid farewell.
I am putting distance between myself and the cause of my suffering.


The loving hand that saved me,
Someone who was deeply kind and helpful to me.


Held too tight.
Their attention and care may have become overwhelming or smothering.


His darkness weighs,
The person who helped me may also have their own issues.


On me at night.
I am burdened by the weight of their problems.


I never asked,
I didn't want or request something.


Or wanted to.
I had no desire for it.


You stepped across my threshold,
You crossed a boundary I set in place.


How could you?
I feel violated and hurt by your actions.




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@gusananas9069

Gran canción

@saritagamer

muy buena cancion

@alkintv

Muchas gracias sara

@primiceriomoris

Great Song now I see castle series.
Greetings from Naples

@alkintv

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