We Were
Choir And Marching Band Lyrics

In the empty place the soul stripped bare
When alone with oneself, all the layers of pretense and façade are removed and the true essence of one's being is revealed

Of skins and heart and I come apart
Without the defenses of physical and emotional barriers, one's vulnerability is exposed, causing disintegration and crumbling of self

In your icy hands
Under the control and dominance of someone unyielding, cruel, and emotionless

I forget my role, as I stare into your soul
Being entranced and hypnotized by someone one desires, one forgets their own responsibilities and begins to lose their own identity

In the empty place you change your mind
Being alone offers a chance for self-reflection and introspection, which may lead to a change in perspective, opinion or decision

You change your clothes you change your pose
In the absence of someone else's judgment or expectations, one can freely experiment with different styles or attitudes without fear of rejection

For a perfect fit
Looking for someone or something to complement and complete oneself perfectly, to fill a void or a need

I forget the cast, as I stare into your past
One gets lost in someone's history, experiences and memories, losing sight of their own preconceptions and biases

For a moment we're strangers
Even though one might have a close relationship with someone, there is still the possibility of occasional disconnection, misunderstanding, or alienation

For a minute you look away
Perceiving the lack of attention, interest or acknowledgement from someone one cares about, one's emotional state might change from comfort to unease

For a second or always
The momentary glimpse of hope, bliss or rapture might be enough to justify a lifetime of waiting, hoping or longing

For an instant another day
Sometimes, a single moment can be so full of meaning, significance, or joy, that it overshadows an entire day or even a lifetime

Such strange things you say
The unpredictable, mysterious, or cryptic words uttered by someone might cause confusion, curiosity, or even suspicion

In the empty place we dress our wounds
When alone and hurt, with no one else to turn to, one must take care of their own injuries, both physical and emotional

Collect our coats, a window gloats
Preparing to leave an empty room, one takes all of their belongings, while the outside world, full of life and activity, beckons mockingly

Above a street
The street, with all its noise, chaos and energy, is symbolic of the world outside, full of possibilities, dangers, and opportunities

I prepare my case, as I stare into your face
Getting ready to argue or defend oneself against someone, while being momentarily distracted by their beauty, charm, or power

Just one me one you
When alone with someone else, everything else fades away, and all that matters is the connection between the two

The world contains a few
In the vast expanse of the world, finding someone who truly understands, accepts, and loves us unconditionally is rare and precious

Is it true, is it truly new
Wondering if the feelings, emotions, or experiences shared by two people are genuine, authentic, and not just an illusion or a temporary phase

Are we through the stolen door once more
Returning to a secret, hidden or forbidden place where one has previously experienced joy, excitement, or intimacy with someone else, hoping to recreate the magic once more