Torn
Ark (Jørn Lande) Lyrics

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Do you feel the pressure overpowering
A universal force
Asking you for more
Cutting to the core
An unspeakable surrender

I'm drifting on a summer wind
I pray to god here.i pray to god

In trance from the very beginning
Dancing on a dream
Asking for more
Eyes getting soar
Under the starlight

I'm drifting on a summer wind
I pray to god here
Thrown to the sun
No warning came
Visions of light so clear
But I'm torn

So many people falling down
Frustrated masses crawl
The blood of the earth
A planted seed
The tolling of bells revealed

I'm drifting on a summer wind
I pray to god here
Thrown to the sun
No warning came

Visions of light so clear
Torn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ark (Jørn Lande)'s song Torn in 2-3 long paragraphs describe the overwhelming pressure that can come with trying to meet the demands of a universal force. The lyrics express a feeling of being cut to the core and an unspeakable surrender that comes with this pressure. The artist describes being in a trance, dancing on a dream, and asking for more, while feeling sore eyes under the starlight. The artist then vocalizes a prayer to God and being thrown to the sun without any warning. They describe visions of light that are so clear, but ultimately express feeling torn.

The second part of the song describes frustration and desperation that can be experienced by masses of people- the blood of the earth and a planted seed are mentioned. The tolling of bells revealed may represent a call to attention or a revelation of impending doom. The artist continues to express feeling torn and drifting on a summer wind while praying to God.

The lyrics of the song provide a feeling of pressure, surrender, and desperation. The artist is searching for something greater than themselves, calling on a higher power for guidance.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you feel the pressure overpowering
Are you experiencing an overwhelming force?

A universal force
The force is affecting everything and everyone

Asking you for more
The force demands more from you

Cutting to the core
The force is going deep and affecting your innermost being

An unspeakable surrender
You are giving up and unable to express the extent of it

I'm drifting on a summer wind
I'm aimlessly floating along, without control or direction

I pray to god here.i pray to god
I seek divine intervention or guidance

In trance from the very beginning
I've been hypnotized or mesmerized from the start

Dancing on a dream
I'm indulging in a fanciful, unrealistic idea

Asking for more
I'm craving for further stimulation or satisfaction

Eyes getting soar
My eyes are becoming tired or strained