The Memoir
C.Z. Hamilton Lyrics
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Now there's just me in my own head
There's a heaving in my chest, my soul in a state of unrest
I don't know why God made me
But I think he wants them to see
He lost all he had, he just wants his old life back
For others to learn about your life
But this is just nostalgia gone bad
And it's painfully obvious that he had
Longing for a time now gone
All his might left holding on
To a life that doesn't exist
Like falling sand within his fist
If I could swap with him
And see the life that he is in
I think I'd feel the same, create to negate the pain
That's why I'm here, what he made
When he was young to let out the pain
He refers to old stories, clinging to old memories
A memoir is what you write
For others to learn about your life
But this is just nostalgia gone bad
And it's painfully obvious that he had
Longing for a time now gone
All his might left holding on
To a life that doesn't exist
Like falling sand within his fist
A memoir is what you write
For others to learn about your life
But this is just nostalgia gone bad
And it's painfully obvious that he had
Longing for a time now gone
All his might left holding on
To a life that doesn't exist
Like falling sand within his fist
The lyrics of C.Z. Hamilton's song "The Memoir" delve deep into the themes of introspection, nostalgia, and a yearning for the past. The singer finds himself alone in a slow bar, reflecting on his life as his friends have departed, leaving him with his own thoughts. There is a palpable heaviness in his chest, signifying an emotional turmoil and unrest within his soul. This could represent a state of inner conflict and unease as he grapples with his own thoughts and emotions.
The lyrics then touch upon the singer's contemplation of his existence and purpose, questioning why he was created by God. He expresses a desire for others to see his struggles and losses, indicating a longing for empathy and understanding from those around him. The line "He lost all he had, he just wants his old life back" portrays a sense of yearning for a bygone era, where things may have seemed simpler or more fulfilling.
The concept of a memoir is introduced as a means of recounting one's life story for others to learn from. However, in this case, the singer's memoir seems to be tainted by nostalgia that has soured into something negative. Through the repeated refrain and imagery of holding onto a life that no longer exists like falling sand slipping through his fingers, the lyrics paint a poignant picture of clinging to the past in a futile attempt to recapture what is lost.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's struggle with letting go of the past and coming to terms with the passage of time. The lyrics suggest that he may feel trapped in a cycle of longing for a time that has passed, unable to fully embrace the present moment. The mention of creating to negate the pain hints at a coping mechanism of channeling emotions into artistic expression, possibly as a way to cope with the pain of nostalgia and unfulfilled desires. Overall, "The Memoir" delves into the complexities of memory, loss, and the human tendency to hold onto cherished moments that have slipped away.
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Written by: Christian Panucci
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