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Canada
Brendan O'Shea Lyrics
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Wherever you've been
I know you're not sleeping
Face what has to come
Challenge what you've done
Before the devil comes creeping
It's never been like this before
And I can justify what for
When you were younger you filled up your hunger
With leaving
Innocent eyes full of surprise
You were gleaming
It's never been like this before
I can justify what for
Canada…
Was it something that they said
That made you slow down?
Innocence taken, turned you around
You were misplaced in this town
Time will heal, time comes ‘round
The emotional lyrics of Brendan O'Shea's song Canada convey a sense of reflection and nostalgia. The opening lines, "Come from within, wherever you've been, I know you're not sleeping," suggest a deep introspection and a realization that one cannot escape from one's past forever. The next lines, "Face what has to come, challenge what you've done, before the devil comes creeping," implore the listener to confront their actions and tackle their fears before it's too late. There is a sense of urgency in the song's tone, as if the singer is warning the listener that they are running out of time.
The lines, "When you were younger you filled up your hunger with leaving, innocent eyes full of surprise you were gleaming," indicate that the song is recounting a time in the listener's past when they were restless and eager to experience life. The singer remembers the listener's innocence and youthful enthusiasm and contrasts it with the present time when they seem to have lost their way. The melancholic refrain of "Canada…" at the end of each verse gives the song a pensive feel, as if the singer is calling out to a distant memory or a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come from within
Start your journey from within your own self
Wherever you've been
No matter where you have been in the past, you can always begin afresh
I know you're not sleeping
I am aware that you are not at peace, and that you're wide awake
Face what has to come
Be prepared to confront whatever is to come your way
Challenge what you've done
Scrutinize the past and confront what you did or didn't do
Before the devil comes creeping
Don't wait until it's too late, address the concerns before it spirals out of control
It's never been like this before
This particular situation is unique and unprecedented
And I can justify what for
I have a valid reason for my actions or thoughts
When you were younger you filled up your hunger
You once had a desire to explore beyond your limits when you were young
With leaving
You satisfied that desire by leaving your comfort zone and exploring new places
Innocent eyes full of surprise
You were curious and full of wonder when you were young
You were gleaming
You were filled with enthusiasm and excitement
It's never been like this before
This current situation is different from your prior experiences
I can justify what for
I have a good reason behind my actions
Canada…
Referring to Canada as a place of escape
Was it something that they said
Did someone say something that impacted you?
That made you slow down?
Did it cause you to pause and rethink your decisions?
Innocence taken, turned you around
A situation arose where you were betrayed and it impacted your decisions
You were misplaced in this town
You got lost in the chaos of the city and couldn't find your way around easily
Time will heal, time comes ‘round
With time, everything will be okay and everything will eventually come to you
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trahison Tery
Naprosto dokonalý song ❤
Faustus Spector
This is a most beautiful song. Thanks to filmmaker Karen Gehres for including such great music in her documentary Begging Naked.