My Immortal
Caleb Grimm Lyrics
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Fears And if you have to leave I wish that you would just leave '
Cause your presence still lingers here And it won′t leave me alone
These wounds won't seem to heal,
This pain is just too real There's just too much that time cannot
Erase When you cried,
I′d wipe away all of your tears When you′d scream,
I'd fight away all of your fears And I held your hand through all of
Your resonating light Now,
I′m bound by the life you left behind Your face it haunts my once
Pleasant dreams Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me These
Wounds won't seem to heal,
This pain is just too real There′s just too much that time cannot
Erase When you cried,
I'd wipe away all of your tears When you′d scream,
I'd fight away all of your fears And I held your hand through all of
These years But you still have all of me I've tried so hard to tell
Myself that you′re gone But though you′re still with me,
I've been alone all along When you cried,
I′d wipe away all of your tears When you'd scream,
I′d fight away all of your fears And I held your hand
Through all of these years You still have all of me, me, me
These lyrics from Caleb Grimm's song "My Immortal" express deep emotional pain and longing for someone who has left but lingers in the singer's memories and heart. The opening lines convey a sense of exhaustion and frustration with the persistent presence of fear and past wounds that continue to haunt the singer. The plea for the person to leave if they must depart reflects a desire to find closure and escape from the pain of their absence.
The lyrics describe a strong bond and connection that the singer once shared with the person, highlighting moments of support, comfort, and loyalty that were exchanged through tears and fears. The repetition of the idea that "you still have all of me" underscores the enduring impact that this person's presence has had on the singer's life, despite their physical absence. This indicates a struggle to move on and let go of the past.
The imagery of being captivated by the person's light and haunted by their memory conveys a sense of being trapped in a cycle of reminiscence and anguish. The mention of once pleasant dreams turning into haunting visions reflects the turmoil and distress that the singer is experiencing. The inability of time to erase the pain and wounds suggests a lingering sense of grief and unresolved emotions that continue to weigh heavily on the singer's heart.
The repeated assertions of trying to convince oneself of the person's departure, only to realize that they are still present in memories and emotions, speak to the enduring impact of their relationship. The final lines, with their repetition of wiping away tears, fighting fears, and holding hands through the years, underscore the depth of the connection that remains unbroken, even in absence. The overall tone of the lyrics conveys a sense of longing, sorrow, and a struggle to come to terms with the enduring presence of someone who has left a profound mark on the singer's life.
Writer(s): David Hodges, Amy Lee, Ben Moody
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marcelgeorge6959
I'm so tired of being here
Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone
These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have all of me
You used to captivate me by your resonating light
Now, I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts my once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away all the sanity in me
These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have all of me
I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me, I've been alone all along
When you cried, I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream, I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
You still have all of me, me, me
@jessicahorton807
This is the most beautiful and amazing version of this song I’ve ever heard. I have been listening to this multiple times a day for days.
@leonardamartello4615
You sing with stunning intensity...
@ShawnKirk007
OMG!... I love that you did this cover... and acoustic! I have been a fan since Anthem Lights (Best of 2007 Pop Medley). And then even more when you and Kelsey sang 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' together. You 2 will always be in my playlists.
@chicagofan76
Between Amazon Music and here I’ve listened to around 20 of your songs and it started with me looking for a new version of the Golden Girls theme. So had Betty White not passed away 12-31-21 I may have never discovered your music.
@kaitlynjohnson5788
Caleb I love your voice and you made me start crying. (Not even joking).😍🤩😘❤🧡💛💚💙💜💯😭
@katherinecamp1972
Absolutely love your voice. Pure, sweet, and clear.
@saraisherwood5016
I felt this in my soul - Huge goosebumps 💕💕💕
@enedina6693
I cried, thank you, Caleb
@sabrinaglassl820
So amazing
My Heart is melting
@sassybitch410
This is awesome