Light
Cambria Lyrics
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Memories roll in; of the things you once did
and who you had shared them with. Is somebody thinking of you?
Did I bother telling you this, with the words that cross teeth and jump lips?
A poor choice of words, in wanting to tell you anything.
But words don't come with ease. They're forever my hurt.
Would it really matter, if you were to count the days left with your hands?
Your focus secure and the loves you left; well
You, you left the light on.
There's a chance I might have tripped, girl
You were there to hold on.
Ignoring the words of your obnoxious little brother;
kill or be killed spilled the words from your mother.
I'll lay awake for a while.
I'll leave the light on a while.
But you couldn't last a lifetime. Caught between here and the days of it;
carving her name across your arm with every wish. It's hit or miss... her.
I told you so. I measured distance in lines departing the rest of my life.
But you, you, you... you had better things to do [x2]
Liar, liar, liar, liar. [x6]
Ignoring the words of your obnoxious little brother;
kill or be killed spilled the words from your mother.
I'll lay awake for a while.
I'll leave the light on a while.
But you couldn't last a lifetime. Caught between here and the days of it;
carving her name across your arm with every wish. It's hit or miss... her.
I told you so. I measured distance in lines departing the rest of my life.
If you get put to sleep, like an old dog, you're better off.
If you get put to sleep;
I've been cautious with the words I extend.
Allow this year before the world starts to end.
Your father's dead. He passed in his sleep,
and I woke to the sounds of her crying.
Your father's dead. He passed in his sleep.
Pray for us all. [to fade]
The lyrics of Cambria's song "Light" speak to the pain and struggles of a broken relationship. The opening lines describe the act of writing with a pen and the flood of memories that come rushing in, particularly memories shared with a loved one who is now gone. The singer wonders if this person is thinking of them in the same way, and regrets any poor choice of words that may have led to their separation. The pain of this loss is a constant hurt that the singer carries with them, making it difficult to express their feelings and move on.
The chorus speaks of the person who has left, yet has left the light on, embodying a sense of hope that they may return or that things may improve. However, as the song progresses, the reality sets in that the relationship is over, and that the singer is struggling to find a way to move on. The lyrics describe the challenges of navigating the attempted reconciliation that ultimately led to the final demise of the relationship, and the impact this experience had on the singer's life. The song ends with a poignant note of sadness, as the singer learns of the death of their partner's father.
Overall, "Light" is a powerful ode to the struggle of letting go of a lost love, and the lasting impact it can have on one's life. The song's lyrics are full of emotional depth and insight, beautifully capturing the complexities of this difficult experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly the pen touches paper in the guidance of the words that you write.
You take your time to write down your thoughts and feelings.
Memories roll in; of the things you once did and who you had shared them with. Is somebody thinking of you?
You reminisce about past experiences and wonder if someone else remembers them too.
Did I bother telling you this, with the words that cross teeth and jump lips?
You question whether it was worth saying anything at all, given the difficulty of conveying meaning through words.
A poor choice of words, in wanting to tell you anything.
You regret not finding better words to express your thoughts and feelings.
But words don't come with ease. They're forever my hurt.
You struggle to find the right words, which causes you pain.
Would it really matter, if you were to count the days left with your hands?
You question the significance of counting down the days until something happens.
Your focus secure and the loves you left; well smiles staged in photographs here until...
Your attention is fixed on the things you care about, including the people you've left behind, but all you have left are photos of them.
You, you left the light on. There's a chance I might have tripped, girl. You were there to hold on.
You appreciate someone who was there for you when you needed them, who provided comfort and support.
Ignoring the words of your obnoxious little brother; kill or be killed spilled the words from your mother.
You ignore the negative, violent messages from others and choose to focus on more positive things.
I'll lay awake for a while. I'll leave the light on a while.
You find it hard to sleep and need to keep the light on for comfort.
But you couldn't last a lifetime. Caught between here and the days of it; carving her name across your arm with every wish. It's hit or miss... her. I told you so. I measured distance in lines departing the rest of my life.
You remember someone who struggled to cope with life and who left signs of their pain on their body. You tried to help, but they were ultimately beyond reach.
But you, you, you... you had better things to do [x2] Liar, liar, liar, liar. [x6]
You accuse someone of being a liar who didn't have time for you.
If you get put to sleep, like an old dog, you're better off. If you get put to sleep; I've been cautious with the words I extend. Allow this year before the world starts to end.
You believe that it may be better to die than to live a life of suffering, but you also want to be careful with your words and actions because the end of the world may be near.
Your father's dead. He passed in his sleep, and I woke to the sounds of her crying.
You tell someone about the loss of your father and how it affected you and others.
Your father's dead. He passed in his sleep.
You announce the passing of your father.
Pray for us all. [to fade]
You ask for prayer for everyone involved in the situation and fade away.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLAUDIO SANCHEZ, TRAVIS STEVER, MICHAEL TODD, JOSHUA ERIC EPPARD
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@stevens7518
How this song relates to the story of Armory Wars:
I think Jesse is either standing in a doorway or laying in a cot, looking at Claudio sitting down chronicling in a journal and he's smiling. He knows things will get rough for him but he enjoys the glimpse of that innocent boy that his nephew once was. He thinks to himself "Slowly the pen touches paper in the guidance of words that you write. Memories roll in of the things you once did and who you shared them with. Is somebody thinking of HIM?"
He then explains everything and acknowledges how hard it is to explain "Words don't come with ease; they're forever my hurt" since he's the bearer of bad news. He continues to comfort Claudio and explain that his countdown to return to Newo is in vain and that his focus needs to be on the mission and what's at stake (Would it really matter if you were to count the days left with your hand? Your focus secure and the loves you left well [Newo is safe at home]. Smiles staged in photographs, here until (Those memories are forever])
Claudio then thinks of Newo as he gets close to breaking down.
Jesse then tries to reaffirm his and Claudio's resolve by mentioning Matthew and Cambria, "Ignoring the words of your obnoxious little brother, "Kill or be Killed" spilled the words from your mother. Jesse can't sleep at this point and justs lays back with the light on thinking in silence. Everything is sinking in with Claudio in the silence.
Jesse acknowledges "You couldn't last a lifetime" knowing his nephews life will never be the same and the kid he knew will be gone now that the situation is changing his role in everything. He know's how much Claudio has lost and given up in such a short time. He kind of taunts him as though Claudio won't accept his fate and says I know you have better things to do than avenge your family and save the world; go carve that girls name in your arm.
Claudio can't accept it and starts calling him a liar and isn't believing the story. Claudio tells his uncle, "Liar, lie away..." His uncle then get's angered by being called a liar and Claudio not heeding his words about his family and tells him "If you die in this, it'd be better than what you're about to go through" (If you get to put to sleep like an old dog, you're better off) Jesse then says, I've told you what you need to hear and what i needed to say, now take time to soak it in (I've been cautious with the words I extend. Allow this year before the world starts to end) as Ambellina looks on.
I think Claudio eventually drifts off to sleep but keeps replaying the scenario of what happened with his family according to his uncle and wakes up crying thinking of his mom crying for his dad. He begins accepting it throughout his sleep and begins to dream that he made it home that night (Which is where 21:13 begins)
I think Jesse is "The Light" as he held the truth about the events that transpired, and Claudio was "The Glass" who was about to break at the news of how everything changed for him in one fell swoop.
@jenniferdomasian9535
Slowly the pen touches paper in the guidance of the words that you write.
Memories roll in; of the things you once did
and who you had shared them with. Is somebody thinking of you?
Did I bother telling you this, with the words that cross teeth and jump lips?
A poor choice of words, in wanting to tell you anything.
But words don't come with ease. They're forever my hurt.
Would it really matter, if you were to count the days left with your hands?
Your focus secure and the loves you left; well
smiles staged in photographs here until...
You, you left the light on.
There's a chance I might have tripped, girl
You were there to hold on.
Ignoring the words of your obnoxious little brother;
kill or be killed spilled the words from your mother.
I'll lay awake for a while.
I'll leave the light on a while.
But you couldn't last a lifetime. Caught between here and the days of it;
carving her name across your arm with every wish. It's hit or miss... her.
I told you so. I measured distance in lines departing the rest of my life.
But you, you, you... you had better things to do [x2]
Liar, liar, liar, liar. [x6]
Ignoring the words of your obnoxious little brother;
kill or be killed spilled the words from your mother.
I'll lay awake for a while.
I'll leave the light on a while.
But you couldn't last a lifetime. Caught between here and the days of it;
carving her name across your arm with every wish. It's hit or miss... her.
I told you so. I measured distance in lines departing the rest of my life.
If you get put to sleep, like an old dog, you're better off.
If you get put to sleep;
I've been cautious with the words I extend.
Allow this year before the world starts to end.
Your father's dead. He passed in his sleep,
and I woke to the sounds of her crying.
Your father's dead. He passed in his sleep.
Pray for us all. [to fade]
@erikdavis2945
This band has reinvented the rock opera and become and instant classic. Been obsessed with these guys since 2002!
@CupofJoe_93
Forgot how these songs go from 0-100000000000000
Good lord this is raw.
@AmericanBastad1776
This whole album played over and over while I was in highschool. I still jam this in 2021. (Class of 04)
@jbreee6263
Same, but ‘08. Glad to know Coheed has been making soundtracks to leaving adolescence since forever :D
@aeriagloris4211
06 here. This and system of a Downs steal this album were the first two CDs I ever bought. Oh and The Used album, which still holds up today phenomenally.
@fizzytoms3791
Class of ‘22 here. I can’t believe I haven’t discovered this sooner.
@ryannorton1367
Same here! One of my favorite bands 4 sure
@ryannorton1367
Same here!
@stevens7518
How this song relates to the story of Armory Wars:
I think Jesse is either standing in a doorway or laying in a cot, looking at Claudio sitting down chronicling in a journal and he's smiling. He knows things will get rough for him but he enjoys the glimpse of that innocent boy that his nephew once was. He thinks to himself "Slowly the pen touches paper in the guidance of words that you write. Memories roll in of the things you once did and who you shared them with. Is somebody thinking of HIM?"
He then explains everything and acknowledges how hard it is to explain "Words don't come with ease; they're forever my hurt" since he's the bearer of bad news. He continues to comfort Claudio and explain that his countdown to return to Newo is in vain and that his focus needs to be on the mission and what's at stake (Would it really matter if you were to count the days left with your hand? Your focus secure and the loves you left well [Newo is safe at home]. Smiles staged in photographs, here until (Those memories are forever])
Claudio then thinks of Newo as he gets close to breaking down.
Jesse then tries to reaffirm his and Claudio's resolve by mentioning Matthew and Cambria, "Ignoring the words of your obnoxious little brother, "Kill or be Killed" spilled the words from your mother. Jesse can't sleep at this point and justs lays back with the light on thinking in silence. Everything is sinking in with Claudio in the silence.
Jesse acknowledges "You couldn't last a lifetime" knowing his nephews life will never be the same and the kid he knew will be gone now that the situation is changing his role in everything. He know's how much Claudio has lost and given up in such a short time. He kind of taunts him as though Claudio won't accept his fate and says I know you have better things to do than avenge your family and save the world; go carve that girls name in your arm.
Claudio can't accept it and starts calling him a liar and isn't believing the story. Claudio tells his uncle, "Liar, lie away..." His uncle then get's angered by being called a liar and Claudio not heeding his words about his family and tells him "If you die in this, it'd be better than what you're about to go through" (If you get to put to sleep like an old dog, you're better off) Jesse then says, I've told you what you need to hear and what i needed to say, now take time to soak it in (I've been cautious with the words I extend. Allow this year before the world starts to end) as Ambellina looks on.
I think Claudio eventually drifts off to sleep but keeps replaying the scenario of what happened with his family according to his uncle and wakes up crying thinking of his mom crying for his dad. He begins accepting it throughout his sleep and begins to dream that he made it home that night (Which is where 21:13 begins)
I think Jesse is "The Light" as he held the truth about the events that transpired, and Claudio was "The Glass" who was about to break at the news of how everything changed for him in one fell swoop.
@billysteward8083
Thank you