Eclipse
Arkive Lyrics

I've realised every person I see
I've come to understand that every person I encounter is facing the same uncertainties and dangers that I am, suspended by fragile threads.

Is hanging from perilous threads just like me
Just like me, they are being kept aloft by threads that can snap at any time.

With every step, each moment becoming a memory
Each step we take and each moment we experience is one that will be remembered in the future.

Another page in a book I won't read
Our lives are like books, and each moment is another page added to a story that we will never fully read or understand.

Every eye witnessing beauty
Everyone has the potential to see and experience beauty in the world around them.

And every mouth drawing on the cup of life
We all have the opportunity to taste and experience the joys that life has to offer.

To bear witness is to open your eyes
To truly experience life, we must open our eyes and be present for all its ups and downs.

Waiting on the wings of an awakening
We are all waiting for a moment of realization or awakening that will help us make sense of the world.

I can see that we're outnumbered
It often feels like we are facing difficult circumstances alone, but we are surrounded by others dealing with the same struggles.

A collision of contrition
We are facing the consequences of our past actions and are trying to make things right.

And the consequences of leading a life we half formed
We are dealing with the fallout of not fully committing to our dreams and living a life that isn't true to ourselves.

The black and the white
Life is complex and full of both good and bad experiences and choices.

That spans the fabric of existence
These experiences and choices make up the very fabric of our existence.

Is yours to weave your thread through
We have the power to take control of our lives and shape our own experiences.

Should you grow bored of the road to your horizon
If we find ourselves tired of our current path in life, we can choose to change it and try something new.

Let your colours flare
We should embrace our unique qualities and let them shine bright for the world to see.

Reaching out for the fire that's burning beneath your ribs
We are driven by a deep-seated passion and desire that we must not ignore.

And a hunger that drives a conviction in you
Our hunger for success and fulfillment is what propels us forward in life.

Paint a picture that shines with the light that you thought was forgotten
We have the power to create art that brings joy and beauty into the world, even if we thought that light was lost or forgotten.

Feeling them frantically searching for an escape
We are all looking for a way out of the struggles and difficulties we face in life.

This tempest it rages inside of us
We are constantly fighting internal battles and dealing with our own personal storms.

It's the edge of the mirror, a glimpse in the night
Sometimes we catch a fleeting glimpse of our true selves or of the life we truly want while looking in the mirror or in the darkness of the night.

A match to the pyre, and knowing you're right
We must have the courage to take action and follow our convictions, even if it means taking risks.

Letting this caution float free on the breeze
We must let go of our fears and allow ourselves to take bold steps forward.

Refusing to live a life down on my knees
We can't let life's difficulties and disappointments keep us down, but must instead rise up and face them head on.