Like Tears in Rain
Covenant Lyrics
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Hear the noise of millions struggle in the sprawl
Stare into the sky we're few and far between
Black eyes full of stars wide with memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has dried
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has died
Lie down in the park and watch the satellites
Hear the children sing just a breath away
Dance in heavy air along the interstate
Black lung full of fumes choke on memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has dried
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has died
The lyrics of Covenant's song "Like Tears in Rain" are a poetic depiction of the transience of human existence and the overwhelming sense of loss that comes with it. The song begins with an invitation to go to the Empire State Building and observe the city lights and the cacophony of millions struggling to survive in the urban sprawl. The singer then tells us that we are "few and far between," suggesting a feeling of disconnection from the world around us. The phrase "black eyes full of stars wide with memories" evokes a sense of wonder and awe at the vastness of the cosmos and the fleeting nature of human life.
As the song progresses, the sense of loss becomes more pronounced. The singer laments the loss of every street, home, flower, and spring, which are all symbolic of the passing of time and the impermanence of life itself. The phrase "black lung full of fumes choke on memories" paints a bleak picture of a polluted and desolate world in which memories are all that remain.
Ultimately, "Like Tears in Rain" is a meditation on the fragility and fleeting nature of life, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have before they slip away forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Go to the empire state and watch the city lights
Visit the Empire State building and observe the bright lights of the city
Hear the noise of millions struggle in the sprawl
Hear the sounds of millions struggling to make a living in a sprawling city
Stare into the sky we're few and far between
Look up at the sky and realize that we are not very significant in the grand scheme of things
Black eyes full of stars wide with memories
Eyes that are dark and full of stars, reflecting the memories we carry with us
Every street I ever walked
Every street I have ever traveled on
Every home I ever had
Every place that I have called home in the past
Is lost
Has disappeared or is no longer accessible to me
Every flower I ever held
Every flower that I have ever touched or held in my hands
Every spring I ever had
Every season of spring that I have ever witnessed in my life
Has dried
Has withered away or is no longer present
Every man I ever knew
Every man that I have ever met or interacted with
Every woman I ever had
Every woman that I have ever had a relationship with or known
Is gone
Has passed away or is no longer in my life
Everything I ever touched
Every object or thing that I have ever come into contact with
Everything I ever had
Everything that I have ever owned or possessed
Has died
Has ceased to exist or is no longer in my possession
Lie down in the park and watch the satellites
Lay down in a park and observe the satellites moving overhead
Hear the children sing just a breath away
Listen to the sound of children singing, which seems very close by
Dance in heavy air along the interstate
Dance in the polluted air along a major highway
Black lung full of fumes choke on memories
Suffering from a lung disease caused by pollution and being overwhelmed by memories
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIMONSSON ESKIL, SIMONSSON ESKIL SIMONSSON ESKIL
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@mariomarianof
Go to the Empire State and watch the city lights
Hear the noise of millions struggle in the sprawl
Stare into the sky, we're few and far between
Black eyes full of stars, wide with memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has died
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has died
Lie down in the park and watch the satellites
Hear the children sing just a breath away
Dance in the heavy air along the interstate
Black lung full of fumes, choke on memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has died
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has die
@roberthiguita8080
Go to the Empire State and watch the city lights
Hear the noise of millions struggle in the sprawl
Stare into the sky, we're few and far between
Black eyes full of stars, wide with memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has died
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has died
Lie down in the park and watch the satellites
Hear the children sing just a breath away
Dance in the heavy air along the interstate
Black lung full of fumes, choke on memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has died
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has die
@Sourguy30
I just discovered this band and I’m already a fan.
@koenwithag7123
In my opinion one of their best songs, i've seen them live and they performed this, it was amazing ._.!
@mariomarianof
Go to the Empire State and watch the city lights
Hear the noise of millions struggle in the sprawl
Stare into the sky, we're few and far between
Black eyes full of stars, wide with memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has died
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has died
Lie down in the park and watch the satellites
Hear the children sing just a breath away
Dance in the heavy air along the interstate
Black lung full of fumes, choke on memories
Every street I ever walked
Every home I ever had
Is lost
Every flower I ever held
Every spring I ever had
Has died
Every man I ever knew
Every woman I ever had
Is gone
Everything I ever touched
Everything I ever had
Has die
@lokhan
Thanks for the lyrics but I guess it's "dried" after flower/spring.
@CBL1979
Every flower i ever held, every spring i ever had has dried, not died
@crystalcurtis3176
👌❤love it..one of my faves
@DerekHunterDHChaosRiddler
Heartbreaking song ... love it.
@wastelandstrongbeard9088
RIP Rutger, your amazing dialogue and acting will be missed
@Deewood9996
Blind fury!
@Morbidlynx1
I feel like he never got to have his full potential. Blade runners lines were epic but he never got the chance to be the legend he deserved.