Footprints
Cross Vault Lyrics
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As I gaze back along footprints you have made
And I am not dreaming of more than you have shown
You are not a foundation, you are not a stone
But I'm afraid of the way that I'm feeling
Afraid of this new understanding now
And that which I hold within my hand
And this is the ultimate secret
That many before me have ever known
So capture me while I am weakest
I want to know, I want to know
Here I am wide open,
Surrendering to your side
I have laid down my armour,
I have no sword at my side
I leave behind me the ruins
Of the fortress I swore to defend
I leave behind me foundations,
I'll leave you a man I'll need you to mend
And through all the battles around me
I never believed I would fight,
Yet here I stand a broken soldier,
Shivering, naked, in your winter light
The song "Footprints" by Cross Vault is a deeply introspective track that explores the singer's emotions and vulnerability. The lyrics suggest that the singer has given up their defences and surrendered to someone else, someone who has left a mark on their life. The singer admits to being afraid, but they also yearn for understanding and acceptance. They want to be captured, to be seen in their weakest moment, so that they can truly know themselves and their emotions.
The opening line of the song, "I am not feeling the green burning flame," indicates that the singer is not passionate or consumed by their feelings for this person. Instead, they are reflective and introspective, looking back on the path that brought them to this moment. They acknowledge the footprints that the other person has left behind, perhaps suggesting that their influence has been significant.
The second verse implies that the singer is not asking for more from this person than they have already given. They do not expect this person to be their rock or foundation. Instead, it seems that the singer is interested in learning about the mysteries of their own emotions and existing in the present moment. The final verse depicts the singer as a once-strong warrior who has been brought low by their surrender to another. They are now vulnerable and exposed, but also open to new experiences and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not feeling the green burning flame,
I feel no passion or fervor towards you anymore
As I gaze back along footprints you have made
As I look back on the memories and experiences we have shared
And I am not dreaming of more than you have shown
I do not have any expectations or aspirations beyond what you have already presented
You are not a foundation, you are not a stone
You do not provide me with a stable base or support
But I'm afraid of the way that I'm feeling
I am scared of the emotions that are rising within me
Afraid of this new understanding now
I am hesitant about the new perspective I have gained
Afraid for the beauty within me,
I am anxious about the inner qualities and characteristics that make me who I am
And that which I hold within my hand
I am concerned about the things that I possess and value
And this is the ultimate secret
This is the deepest truth that few have realized
That many before me have ever known
Although this realization has been discovered before me
So capture me while I am weakest
Take hold of me when I am most vulnerable
I want to know, I want to know
I am eager to learn and understand
Here I am wide open,
I am completely exposed and vulnerable to you
Surrendering to your side
I am giving in to your presence and your influence
I have laid down my armour,
I have abandoned my defenses
I have no sword at my side
I have relinquished my power and ability to protect myself
I leave behind me the ruins
I abandon the wreckage and remnants of my previous life
Of the fortress I swore to defend
Of the strongholds and convictions that I once vowed to uphold
I leave behind me foundations,
I abandon the structures and beliefs that once anchored me
I'll leave you a man I'll need you to mend
I will depart a broken individual, requiring you to put me back together
And through all the battles around me
Despite the conflicts and struggles that surround me
I never believed I would fight,
I never anticipated having to face such challenges
Yet here I stand a broken soldier,
Nevertheless, I remain standing as a damaged warrior
Shivering, naked, in your winter light
Feeling cold and exposed in the harshness of your presence
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.