Witness
Cerf Lyrics
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Before the dawn
She waits there for us
To sing her song
The rhythms will invite you
To try to find
Freedom she'll entice you
If you wanna survive
Follow me if you wanna survive
If you wanna survive come with me
If you wanna survive
If you wanna survive
follow me if you wanna survive
'Cause we're gonna need a witness tonight
'Cause we know there's no ending this fight alone
Yeah we're gonna need a witness tonight
'Cause we know there's no ending this fight alone
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a
We're gonna need a witness tonight
We're gonna need a witness tonight yeah
We're gonna need a witness tonight
'Cause we know there's no ending this fight alone yeah
We're gonna need a witness tonight
'Cause we know there's no ending this fight alone
The lyrics to Cerf's "Witness" seem to be from the perspective of a leader or guide who is leading a group of people through a forest. The forest seems to provide some sort of freedom or release, but that freedom is not without danger. The guide notes that the forest will "entice you to lose your mind" and that survival is not guaranteed. However, the guide also notes that they "need a witness" for the fight they are facing. The song seems to be a call to action, urging listeners to follow the guide and face their fears together.
The forest in the lyrics may represent a symbol of the unknown or of personal struggles. The guide's call to action and emphasis on the need for a witness suggest that they are trying to inspire listeners to confront their struggles head-on, rather than facing them alone. The repetition of "we're gonna need a witness tonight" emphasizes the importance of community and support, particularly in moments of crisis.
Overall, Cerf's "Witness" appears to be a hopeful yet cautionary tale. It acknowledges the difficulties of facing one's fears, but also emphasizes the power of community and the importance of taking action.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep inside the forest
In a secluded area, hidden from the rest of the world
Before the dawn
At the time of day when the sun has not yet risen
She waits there for us
A mysterious figure is anticipating our arrival
To sing her song
To share her message with us through music
The rhythms will invite you
The beat of the music will encourage you to participate
To try to find
To attempt to discover something
Freedom she'll entice you
The figure will seduce you with the promise of freedom
To lose your mind
To abandon rational thought and embrace a trance-like state
If you wanna survive
If you desire to endure
Follow me if you wanna survive
Accompany me, and you will persevere
If you wanna survive come with me
If you aspire to persevere, then join me
We're gonna need a witness tonight
We require an observer this evening
'Cause we know there's no ending this fight alone
Because we realize that this struggle cannot be won without assistance
We're gonna need a
We have a demand for
witness tonight
An observer this evening
'Cause we know there's no ending this fight alone yeah
Due to our knowledge that we cannot prevail independently
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jaren Cerf, Matt Cerf, Benno De Goeij, Shawn David Mitiska, Benno Goeij De, Matthieu Cerf
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@FoxtrotAlpha173
Eleven years have passed but this timeless Classic still rocks 👌 👌. Trance forever ✌️
@sarfaraz8751
Still here
@luciapena1301
La música y la hermosa voz de Jaren combinan a la perfección
@vortical911
"once upon a time, there lived a very special being who had the ability to right wrongs, transform lives, and change worlds. and when one was ready to finally experience her presence, she magically appeared. then, like a beacon, she would illuminate the path to contentment and life would be forever changed. they called her hope"
@lynxnexux
once upon a time, there lived a very special being who had the ability to right wrongs, transform lives, and change worlds and when one was finally ready to experience her presence, she magically appeared then like a beacon, she would illuminate the path to contentment and life would be forever changed. they called her “hope"
@alizz8367
I love the track Beggin you from Cerf and Mitiska
@TeaSphere
This will never die! One of the best all times ever made tracks !
@spawnergr
Man at 02:03 when she sings "We gonna need a witness" and then the music comes again, it made me burst into tears of joy!! Thank you Jaren!!
@whosaabi
danggg, this songggg. i used to listen to this song so much but then had nearly forgotten about it. God, i'm crying, finally, i found it again
@PandaJP77
The beat keep falling in my mind for years and years .. Such a masterpiece <3