Erase
Brian Lyrics

Was I ever really there
Questioning whether one’s presence was truly felt or acknowledged

Was I ever really there
Repetitive emphasis on the previous line, indicating the singer’s persistent uncertainty

Was I ever really there
Continuation of the singer’s questioning of their own existence and significance

Was I ever really there
Repeating the question suggests that this thought is constantly on the artist’s mind

Was I ever really there
The artist is struggling to validate their own existence and impact on the world

Was I ever really there
The question implies a fear of being forgotten or overlooked

Was I ever really there
The singer is grappling with a sense of displacement and disconnection

Was I ever really there
The repetition of the question implies a desire for clarity or resolution

I want to hijack my future
Expressing a strong desire to take control over one’s future and alter the course of their life

(Hijack my future)
Stressing the importance of controlling one’s future through the use of metaphor

I want to break into my past
Desire to revisit past memories and experiences that have helped shape one’s present

(I want to hijack my future)
Reiteration of the desire to take agency over one’s own future

Break into my past
The singer wishes to access their past experiences in order to understand their present state

I want to hijack my future
Reiterating the need to claim ownership of one’s future and avoid being passive

(Hijack my future)
Restating the metaphor for emphasis

I want to break into my past
The artist hopes to gain perspective and insight through revisiting past events

Embrace the light I shared
Encouraging those listening to embrace the positivity and goodness that the artist has spread

And all the things I bear
Acknowledging the weight of the singer’s own experiences and struggles

Erase the light I
Desire to undo or erase their own impact on the world

Erase light I shared
Specifically targeting the positive impact that the artist has had in order to relieve themselves of its weight

And all the things I bear
The artist’s previous acknowledgement of their struggles and experiences intensifies the desire to erase their impact on the world

All the things I bear
Emphasizing the weight of the artist’s emotional baggage and struggles

Investigate the shadows
Implying that there are hidden, darker parts of oneself that need to be examined

Was I ever really there
Revisiting the original question and tying it to the concept of personal shadows that may have been overlooked or ignored

Investigate the shadows
Reiterating the importance of examining one’s own darker aspects

Investigate the shadow
Referring to the concept of one singular, pervasive shadow that may require investigation

Investigate the shadows
Continuing to emphasize the significance of self-reflection and introspection

All the things I bear
Linking the shadows to the artist’s own personal struggles

Investigate the shadow
Suggesting that there may be a specific, significant aspect of oneself that needs to be closely examined

Investigate the shadows
Closing the song with a powerful call to self-awareness and self-reflection