Thorns and Sorrows
Consumed By Fire Lyrics
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and burn 'em to the ground
sand in open wounds can sting
it ain't like me to sit and watch you bleed lately
I know that you needed me
I know that I failed you
oh but you are not alone
I know what I could change
decisions and choices that I have made
when the weight of your cross
is too much for me to borrow
He'll carry all your thorns and sorrows
my leaves change like
the changing of the seasons
my tears fall down like
the tears fall down your face
there's no good reason to live this way
oh
I know that you needed me
I know that I failed you
oh but you are not alone
on the road ahead filled with thorns and sorrows
I know what I could change
decisions and choices that I have made
when the weight of your cross
is too much for me to borrow
He'll carry all your thorns and sorrows
He'll carry all your thorns and sorrows
let Him
yeah oh oh come on oh oh oh oh
I know that you needed me
I know that I failed you
oh but you are not alone
on the road ahead filled with thorns and sorrows
I know what I could change
decisions and choices that I have made
when the weight of your cross
is too much for me to borrow
He's gonna carry all your thorns and sorrows
let Him carry all your thorns and sorrows
He's gonna carry all your thorns and sorrows
He'll carry all your thorns and sorrows
The lyrics to Consumed by Fire's song Thorns and Sorrows explore feelings of guilt and regret, as well as the desire to offer comfort and support to someone in need. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they have broken promises made to someone they care about, and feeling helpless as they watch that person suffer. The image of sand in open wounds emphasizes the idea that the pain is only being exacerbated by the singer's presence. However, they also recognize that they are not the only one who can offer help, and that their loved one is not alone on the difficult path ahead. The repeated refrain of "He'll carry all your thorns and sorrows" reinforces the idea that there is a higher power who can provide comfort and support even when human efforts fall short.
The song also touches on the idea of ongoing change and growth. The singer compares themselves to the changing of the seasons, and acknowledges that their own tears fall as well. This recognition of their own flawed nature paradoxically allows them to offer support to someone else. The outro, with its repeated refrain and joyful "yeah oh oh come on" also suggests a sense of hopefulness and resilience, even in the face of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Take all of the promises I made to you and burn 'em to the ground
I am letting go of all the things I promised you and moving forward
Sand in open wounds can sting, it ain't like me to sit and watch you bleed lately
I regret causing you pain but I am willing to stay and comfort you through it all
I know that you needed me, I know that I failed you, oh but you are not alone, on the road ahead filled with thorns and sorrows
I acknowledge my shortcomings, but I want you to know that I am by your side, ready to face challenges with you
I know what I could change, decisions and choices that I have made, when the weight of your cross is too much for me to borrow, He'll carry all your thorns and sorrows
I am aware of my mistakes and am willing to make amends. And when the going gets too tough, God will take care of you
My leaves change like the changing of the seasons, my tears fall down like the tears fall down your face, there's no good reason to live this way, oh
I am evolving like the changing seasons, and I recognize your pain as though it's my own. We need to move on from our troubles and pain
He's gonna carry all your thorns and sorrows, let Him carry all your thorns and sorrows
God will carry all your pain, just let go and let him take charge
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