Trials
Cool For August Lyrics
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I thought it was time to make it right
Taking a train to nowhere looking back at the past
Living a life of destruction as my fate
As a world that I love to hate
CHORUS
But I'm saved again
Saved by a little realizing and a whole lot of pain
And all the time that slipped away ain't over
Trials fade away
I made a breakout just the other day
This time I knew that it wasn't right
Three people torn to pieces from a child's past
And the tears like rain pourin' down this broken face
It was all that I could take
CHORUS
I made a breakout just the other day
And you know then, that's the way life goes on
'Till somebody came to me and everybody showed me
That everybody lived and everybody won't
She was lost at sea, it was destined to be
That life goes on without you.
And I came to.....
The song "Trials" by Cool For August is about self-discovery and redemption after going through a period of destruction and hurt caused by one's past. The lyrics describe the singer making a breakthrough, realizing that their current path is not right, and reflecting back on past mistakes. The chorus symbolizes the journey towards healing and overcoming the trials that come one's way. The realization and pain that the singer went through saved them, and they refuse to let their time slip away without making a change. In the second verse, the song takes a darker turn, describing the pain caused by the actions of the singer's past. The tears pouring down their broken face show the guilt and regret for their actions, and they vow to not let it happen again.
The final verse of the song is about hope and how life goes on after a loss. The singer felt lost at sea, but they are reminded that everyone has trials and everyone can overcome them. The lyrics "she was lost at sea, it was destined to be, that life goes on without you" suggest that the singer has lost someone close to them, but they have come to terms with the loss and are moving forward. The song ends on the note that the singer has come to a realization and are ready to face the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I made a breakout just the other day
Recently, I had an epiphany or moment of realization.
I thought it was time to make it right
I knew that I needed to fix something in my life.
Taking a train to nowhere looking back at the past
I am reflecting on my past mistakes and trying to move forward.
Living a life of destruction as my fate
I have been living a self-destructive lifestyle and feel like it's my destiny.
As a world that I love to hate
I have mixed feelings about the world and tend to focus on the negative aspects.
But I'm saved again
I have been given another chance to change my life for the better.
Saved by a little realizing and a whole lot of pain
It took a painful realization for me to see the need for change.
And all the time that I spent
I regret the time I wasted not addressing my problems.
And all the time that slipped away ain't over
It's not too late to make a change.
Trials fade away
My difficulties and struggles will eventually diminish.
Three people torn to pieces from a child's past
The pain and trauma of my childhood has affected not only me, but other people as well.
And the tears like rain pourin' down this broken face
I am overwhelmed with sadness and emotional pain.
It was all that I could take
I reached my breaking point and could not take any more pain.
And you know then, that's the way life goes on
Life goes on, regardless of what happens.
'Till somebody came to me and everybody showed me
Someone or something helped me see things in a new light.
That everybody lived and everybody won't
Not everyone is guaranteed a happy ending.
She was lost at sea, it was destined to be
There are some things in life that are beyond our control and are simply meant to be.
That life goes on without you.
Even when someone is gone, the world keeps turning.
And I came to.....
The song ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the listener to interpret the singer's next move.
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Written by: COOL FOR AUGUST
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