Flash Of Life
De/Vision Lyrics
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What were you thinking of
To go away
Decided you've had enough
Your life was not your own, you know
You'll never know how much I'll miss you
In a flash of life
In another life
Who knows where or when
In a perfect life
Where we can be kings
In another life
We will take our wings
It makes me sad
You never had the guts
To tell the truth
What you were thinking of
Your life was not your own, you know
You'll never know how much I'll miss you
In a flash of life
We will meet again
In another life
Who knows where or when
In a perfect life
We can make it right
In another life
We go down side by side
In a flash of life
We will meet again
In another life
Who knows where or when
In a perfect life
We can make it right
In another life
We go down side by side
In De/Vision's song "Flash Of Life", the singer is expressing their frustration and sadness over the departure of someone close to them. The lyrics suggest that the individual in question has possibly taken their own life ("Decided you've had enough"), and while they may have had their reasons, the singer is left feeling as though they were abandoned without proper explanation. The lines "Your life was not your own, you know/ You'll never know how much I'll miss you" convey a sense of bitterness, as if the singer is upset that this person didn't consider the impact their actions would have on others.
However, the chorus takes on a more hopeful tone. Despite the pain of their current separation, the singer believes that they will be reunited with this person in another life. They imagine a "perfect life" where they can be "kings" and make things right, and they also accept the possibility that they may "go down side by side". Overall, the song seems to be about grappling with the finality of death and finding a way to cope with the idea that those we've lost may never truly be gone.
Line by Line Meaning
It drives me mad
This situation is causing me great distress and anxiety.
What were you thinking of
I cannot comprehend your thought process for making this decision.
To go away
You have left this world and me behind.
Decided you've had enough
You chose to end your life due to an unbearable weight on your shoulders.
Your life was not your own, you know
The struggles and expectations of others consumed your life, leaving you feeling trapped and hopeless.
You'll never know how much I'll miss you
You have left a hole in my heart that can never be filled, and I will forever grieve your absence.
In a flash of life
Life is fleeting and unpredictable, and we never know when it will end.
We will meet again
Despite the pain of your passing, I believe that one day we will be reunited.
In another life
Perhaps in a different existence, we will have another chance to be together.
Who knows where or when
The future is uncertain and unknown, leaving endless possibilities for us to meet again.
In a perfect life
In an ideal world, where there is no pain or suffering, we could live as royalty.
Where we can be kings
Together, we could rule over our perfect world as equals and live in peaceful bliss.
We can make it right
If given another chance, we could fix our mistakes and live a happier life.
We go down side by side
Even if we cannot live happily in this life, we will still be together in death, side by side.
It makes me sad
Thinking about your loss fills me with grief and sorrow.
You never had the guts
You were too afraid to come forward with the truth about your struggles and pain.
To tell the truth
You kept your innermost feelings and emotions hidden, causing others to feel blindsided by your actions.
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eric de Forest
This is pretty good... Reminiscent of DM .