Cancer
Carpark North Lyrics
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And wait until the phone has rung
I feel the fear beneath my lungs
I know what she'll be saying
My hand is shakin like a leaf
I know she might be gone before
I can't say goodbye
And I don't wanna try
I hope they removed your cancer
I will be the last
To run from the past
I hope they removed your cancer
Now you would always tell me
That grief and sorrow make us strong
But I just feel I can't go on
Shall I inherit sunshine
I feel it slip away from me
I hope to find it one more time
Before this life is gone
I can't say goodbye
And I don't wanna try
I hope they removed your cancer
I will be the last
To run from the past
I hope they removed your cancer
If you go, you will see
What we talked about could be
On the other side of the sea
On your boat, in the sun,
I'm sure it won't be long
In my sleep, we'll meet again so long
We'll meet someday, be strong
I hope they removed your cancer
I can't say goodbye
And I don't wanna try
I hope they removed your cancer
I will be the last
To run from the past
I hope they removed your cancer
I hope they removed
I hope they removed your cancer
The song tells the story of someone who is waiting for a call from a loved one who has been battling cancer. The lyrics convey a sense of fear and anxiety as the singer is acutely aware of the potential loss they may face. The singer states that they cannot say goodbye and they do not want to try. They hope that the cancer was successfully removed and that they will not have to face the pain of losing a loved one. Moreover, the singer is struggling to deal with the grief and sorrow from the potential loss.
The singer's sense of loss is also juxtaposed against the hope of reunion beyond life. The line "If you go, you will see, what we talked about could be, on the other side of the sea" indicates that the singer believes in an afterlife and that they will meet their loved one again someday. This creates a sense of comfort and helps the singer to remain strong in the face of an uncertain future. The overall message of the song is one of hope and resilience in the face of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone, I count the hours
I feel lonely and bored as I keep track of the time passing by
And wait until the phone has rung
I anticipate a phone call from a loved one so I can know what's happening
I feel the fear beneath my lungs
I am filled with dread, and it's weighing down on me heavily
I know what she'll be saying
I'm pretty sure about what the caller will reveal or talk about
My hand is shakin like a leaf
I am nervous and jittery, causing my hand to tremble
I know she might be gone before
I realize that she could have passed away, and I might be too late to do anything
Before the week is done
I'm hoping to get any news before the week ends
I can't say goodbye
I'm not prepared to bid farewell yet or face the possibility of losing someone
And I don't wanna try
I am not willing to make any attempts or efforts to say goodbye
I hope they removed your cancer
I am praying that the person is cancer-free and their treatment was successful
I will be the last
I will stay committed to the person and won't give up on them
To run from the past
I'm determined not to let go of the memories and good times we shared in the past
Now you would always tell me
You used to advise me that pain and sadness can make us stronger individuals
That grief and sorrow make us strong
You believe that the difficult moments in life can teach us valuable lessons
But I just feel I can't go on
I'm struggling to cope with the emotional burden, and it's hard to maintain a positive outlook
Shall I inherit sunshine
I'm wondering if I can find happiness and hope once again
I feel it slip away from me
I sense that my grip on happiness is loosening, and I'm losing sight of it
I hope to find it one more time
I'm optimistic that I can rediscover joy and positivity somewhere down the line
Before this life is gone
I'm hoping that I can find happiness before it's too late
If you go, you will see
You'll experience something new and different if you pass away
What we talked about could be
The things we discussed could very well happen
On the other side of the sea
In the afterlife, which is like a vast ocean, things could possibly pan out as we wished
On your boat, in the sun,
You'll sail towards your destination, happy and content
I'm sure it won't be long
The journey will be quick and smooth, and you'll soon get there
In my sleep, we'll meet again so long
In my dream, we shall reunite once more, without saying goodbye, for a long time
We'll meet someday, be strong
We will eventually meet again, so let's be courageous and brave until then
I hope they removed
I pray that the cancer is eradicated from the person's body
I hope they removed your cancer
I pray that the cancer has been eliminated, and the person is free from any ailment
Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.