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Charon- Lyrics
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How frail you are?
Dreams are hollow if you fall,
Can you take this from yourself,
Love the race you faced,
Yet it's done and you're not here and end of the line stands:
Won't you bring me to the one who said;
"It's done",
When I loved no one.
And if you try the same,
Let me guide you to the place I drowned my past and I'll show you why.
Rain like a sigh,
Falling needles on my path.
Can you swear these words unspelled,
Love the race you made yet it's done and you're not here and end of the line
Stands...
The lyrics of Charon's song If are melancholy and contemplative. The opening line, "How frail you are?", is a question directed towards the self. It hints at the vulnerability that the singer feels, and this is further emphasized with the line "Dreams are hollow if you fall". The fear of failure is a recurring theme in the song, and the singer seems to be grappling with the possibility of not being able to achieve his/her dreams.
The chorus, "If I die alone, won't you bring me to the one who said; 'It's done', when I loved no one", is a plea for acceptance and reconciliation. The singer is asking for someone to bring him/her to the person who he/she loved when no one else was there. The line "when I loved no one" could be interpreted as the singer feeling alone and unloved. The chorus is a contemplation on death and what the legacy of the singer will be after they're gone.
The third paragraph speaks of rain falling like a sigh and needles on the singer's path. This metaphor indicates that the world feels hostile and unwelcoming, and the singer is struggling to navigate through it. The line "Love the race you made yet it's done and you're not here and end of the line stands" ties back to the idea of the fear of failure. It suggests that even though the singer made an effort, it wasn't enough, and now that they're gone, there's no more they can do.
Line by Line Meaning
How frail you are?
Have you ever thought about how vulnerable and fragile you are as a person?
Dreams are hollow if you fall,
If you fail to achieve your dreams, they become meaningless and empty.
Can you take this from yourself,
Do you have the strength to overcome the challenges you face on your own?
Love the race you faced,
Embrace the challenges and struggles that you encounter in life.
Yet it's done and you're not here and end of the line stands:
Despite reaching the end of your journey, you're no longer here to experience it.
"If I die alone",
In the event of my death, if I'm left to face it all alone...
Won't you bring me to the one who said;
Would you take me to the person or place that gave me inspiration or provided support in life?
"It's done",
The end has finally come, and it's over.
When I loved no one.
During the time when I didn't have anyone to love or when I felt unloved.
And if you try the same,
If you go through a similar situation like mine...
Let me guide you to the place I drowned my past and I'll show you why.
I'll take you to the place where I buried my past and explain to you the reasons behind my actions.
Rain like a sigh,
The falling rain seems like a melancholic sigh expressing sadness or grief.
Falling needles on my path.
With each step, it seems like I'm pricked by needles, and the path ahead is full of pain and suffering.
Can you swear these words unspelled,
Can you promise that these words remain unspoken or unexpressed?
Love the race you made yet it's done and you're not here and end of the line stands...
Although you may have achieved your goals in life, you may not be around to witness your success at the end of the journey.
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AZVEDI
Vocals by J-P Leppaluoto is so beautiful !!! Album "the dying dayligts"
one of the best!!!
THANKS :CHARON,19WOLFMOON91
Good gothic metal video▶️
Danielle (6Hypnone)
Love his voice as well!
Jaril_ROBG_Aleksandar
every day i start with charon,sirenia, for my pain,sonata arctica :D awesome bands :)
crybaby
All these years and now as an adult I listen to this, and realize this song is about suicide. Such a heavy song for me
Phèdre Ergastule
Amazing !
Minna Similä
Great song, i love charon! But next time be careful with the pictures :)
Andy
Why is "Poisonblack" in the picture? This is "Charon"'s song lol. One of the best Charon songs, actually
Chelsea Avery
I was drawn to someone for so long.
ThePushita
But...many pictures are from Poisonblack and Ville Laihiala
Rodrigo Monroy
LOL, thats fkn weird xD