The band has enjoyed global popularity,releasing CDs worldwide and touring extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
For most of the band's career, they have been signed with Dancing Ferret Discs, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Lyrically much of the Crüxshadows' music draws its influence and subject matter from mythology, religion, history, and dreams.Often referred to with the acronym CXS, their motto is Live Love Be Believe.
Regrets
Cruxshadows Lyrics
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son words as arrows fly, while distant
thoughts intrude like poetry, some
apprehension...and some regret.
why can't it be like it used to be?
why can't it be like it was?
i close my eyes i'm dreaming of you.
And if i have to live my life without
you forever, i can close my eyes and
dream of you.
life can be so cruel- take away these
regrets
a shiny insect, just a plaything? have
you ever heard the butterfly cry?
would you sacrifice beauty for the
adrenaline? and would he hate you if he
died?
why can't it be like it used to be?
why can't it be like it was?
here i am thinking about you- whenever
i close my eyes i'm dreaming of you.
And if i have to live my life without
you forever, i can close my eyes and
dream of you.
The lyrics of the song Regrets by Cruxshadows depict a sense of loss and nostalgia, with the singer longing for a past that is now out of reach. The beginning verse of the song, "this beautiful saint is bleeding, fall poison words as arrows fly, while distant thoughts intrude like poetry, some apprehension...and some regret" suggests that the world is a painful place, with hurtful words causing wounds and distant memories providing mixed emotions. The lines "why can't it be like it used to be? / why can't it be like it was?" reflect the singer's desire to relive happier times that have now passed, a common theme in many songs.
The singer then shifts the focus of the song to a specific person, stating "here I am thinking about you- whenever I close my eyes I'm dreaming of you. And if I have to live my life without you forever, I can close my eyes and dream of you." The lyrics show that the singer is deeply connected to this person and is struggling to come to terms with their absence. The song's chorus repeats the refrain of the first verse, highlighting the singer's sense of loss and deep longing for the past.
The latter part of the song takes a philosophical turn, with the lyrics posing questions about the nature of sacrifice and beauty. The lines "a shiny insect, just a plaything? / have you ever heard the butterfly cry? / would you sacrifice beauty for the adrenaline? / and would he hate you if he died?" suggest that beauty can be fleeting and that one should consider the consequences of their actions before making any hard choices.
Overall, the lyrics of Regrets are introspective and reflective, delving into the singer's emotions and memories. The song strikes a chord with anyone who has ever felt a sense of longing for something that they can never have.
Line by Line Meaning
this beautiful saint is bleeding, fall poi-
A person who is good and pure is hurt and suffering, while hurtful words are being thrown around like arrows
son words as arrows fly, while distant
Words that are meant to cause harm are being thrown around, and it feels like they are coming from far away
thoughts intrude like poetry, some
Different thoughts come to mind like poetry, some of them are unpleasant
apprehension...and some regret.
Feeling anxious and regretful about the situation
why can't it be like it used to be?
Wishing the situation could go back to how it was in the past
why can't it be like it was?
Wishing things could go back to how they were in the past
here i am thinking about you- whenever
Constantly thinking about the person even when they're not there
i close my eyes i'm dreaming of you.
The person appears in dreams when asleep
And if i have to live my life without
Accepting the possibility of not having the person in their life
you forever, i can close my eyes and
But still being able to imagine being with them while dreaming
dream of you.
Dreaming about being with the person
life can be so cruel- take away these
Life can be difficult and painful, hoping to remove the feeling of regret
regrets
The feeling of remorse or disappointment about something that happened
a shiny insect, just a plaything? have
Questioning the worth and value of something beautiful, like a butterfly
you ever heard the butterfly cry?
Wondering if something precious will suffer before losing its beauty
would you sacrifice beauty for the
Questioning if the beauty is worth risking or sacrificing for
adrenaline? and would he hate you if he
Thinking about the excitement that comes from taking risks and wondering if the butterfly would resent them for it
died?
Contemplating whether or not taking a risk would ultimately lead to the creature's death
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