What Child Is This?
Cyrus Chestnut & Friends Lyrics
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The sound of silence I can't take anymore
Nobody ringing my telephone now
Oh how I miss such a beautiful sound
And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it to the show without your light
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Nothing to hold but the memories and frames
Oh they remind me of the battle I face
Without your love, without you I drown
Somebody save me I'm going down
And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it to the show without your light
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya
And I don't even know how I survive
I won't make it down the road with one headlight
No I don't even know if I'm alive
Oh, oh, oh without you now
This is what it feels like
The lyrics to Cyrus Chestnut & Friends's song "What Child Is This?" depict a sense of loneliness and longing for someone who is no longer present. The opening lines express the absence of anyone knocking on the door or calling on the telephone, emphasizing the sound of silence that becomes unbearable. The lyrics convey the singer's yearning for the return of a loved one, as they miss the comforting and beautiful sound of their presence. The mention of not knowing how to survive without this person and needing their light suggests that their presence was a source of strength and joy in the singer's life. The repetition of "This is what it feels like" further emphasizes the emptiness and sorrow experienced without this person.
Interestingly, the lyrics also incorporate a section that seems unrelated and possibly nonsensical: "Ajumba do the pasta my mama hail am see the pasta Ajumba ya." It is unclear what this phrase means or why it is included in the song, as it does not appear to relate directly to the themes of loneliness and longing explored in the rest of the lyrics. It may be an example of the artist incorporating nonsensical or playful elements into the song for artistic expression or personal reasons.
Overall, "What Child Is This?" explores the emotional impact of someone's absence in a person's life, highlighting the sense of emptiness and desperation that can arise from such a loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody here knocking at my door
There is no one seeking my attention or presence
The sound of silence I can't take anymore
The absence of noise is overwhelming to me
Nobody ringing my telephone now
There are no calls coming through to me
Oh how I miss such a beautiful sound
I long for the delightful sound of a ringing phone
And I don't even know how I survive
I am uncertain how I manage to keep going
I won't make it to the show without your light
I cannot succeed without your guiding presence
No I don't even know if I'm alive
I doubt my very existence
Oh, oh, oh without you now
Without you, I feel lost and empty
This is what it feels like
This is the overwhelming sensation I experience
Nothing to hold but the memories and frames
All I have left are the recollections and pictures
Oh they remind me of the battle I face
They serve as constant reminders of the struggle I endure
Without your love, without you I drown
In the absence of your affection, I feel overwhelmed and suffocated
Somebody save me I'm going down
I desperately need someone to rescue me as I am sinking
And I don't even know how I survive
I am still unsure how I manage to keep going
I won't make it to the show without your light
I cannot succeed without your guiding presence
No I don't even know if I'm alive
I doubt my very existence
Oh, oh, oh without you now
Without you, I feel lost and empty
This is what it feels like
This is the overwhelming sensation I experience
And I don't even know how I survive
I am uncertain how I manage to keep going
I won't make it down the road with one headlight
I cannot continue my journey without guidance and illumination
No I don't even know if I'm alive
I doubt my very existence
Oh, oh, oh without you now
Without you, I feel lost and empty
This is what it feels like
This is the overwhelming sensation I experience
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