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Thousand Years
Azure Ray Lyrics
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But it's overflowing, evaporating in the air
As I'm walking, I know I'm not breathing,
I'm not breathing only air
It's filled with words once spoken
By people everywhere
And I can hear all the whispers
It just took me being open for them
To reach my eager ears
Now they've reached my eager ears
And I hope I'll be ready
When my light, when my life divides
The song "Thousand Years" by Azure Ray is a beautiful and introspective piece that reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the transience of human existence. The lyrics explore the idea of preserving memories and experiences, even as they slip away with time. The first verse talks about withholding feelings inside, but realizing that they can't be contained forever - they are bound to escape and evaporate into the air. The second part of the verse reveals that the singer is not even breathing proper air, but rather a mixture of words that have been spoken by people over many centuries. The chorus then reflects on the power of these whispers, which have survived for a thousand years, and how they have finally found their way to the singer's ears, now that they are ready to hear them. The final lines express a hope that the singer will be prepared when their own inevitable end comes.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about the ways in which we try to hold onto things, knowing that they will eventually slip away. The idea of withholding emotions and holding back feelings is one way in which we try to preserve them, but the reality is that they will eventually find a way to escape. The whispers in the air may represent the memories or experiences of those who have come before us, and the fact that they have survived for a thousand years suggests that even the most evanescent things can leave a lasting impact on the world.
Another interpretation of the song is that it is about the power of collective memory and the importance of preserving history. The whispers in the air could represent the stories and legends that have been passed down through the ages, and the fact that they have reached the singer's ears suggests that there is still value and relevance in ancient stories and traditions. The final lines, which express a hope that the singer will be prepared when their own light fades, could be seen as a call to action to preserve our own legacies and ensure that our stories are passed down to future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm saving all I'm not giving
I'm holding back all my emotions and feelings, not expressing them freely
But it's overflowing, evaporating in the air
Despite trying to suppress them, my emotions and feelings are too abundant and beginning to dissipate
As I'm walking, I know I'm not breathing,
I'm so consumed by my thoughts and feelings that I am not even paying attention to my own breathing
I'm not breathing only air
My thoughts and feelings are weighing heavily on me, suffocating me and making it hard to simply exist
It's filled with words once spoken
The atmosphere is full of stories and experiences, all encapsulated in the words people have said throughout the ages
By people everywhere
These stories and experiences are not limited to any specific group of people, but found throughout the world
And I can hear all the whispers
By being still and present, I can hear the echoes of all the words and stories spoken throughout time
That have lived a thousand years
These stories and words are ancient and have been passed down for generations, surviving the test of time
It just took me being open for them
By being receptive and willing to listen, I am able to tap into this well of ancient wisdom and experience
To reach my eager ears
My willingness to be open and present has allowed me to hear these whispers and learn from the wisdom of the ages
And I hope I'll be ready
I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from the past, but I am also aware that there is still more to come in my future
When my light, when my life divides
As I reach different milestones and crossroads in my life, I hope to carry this newfound wisdom with me and make the best choices for myself and others
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