Terra Firma
Delerium featuring Aude Lyrics
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They don't see yours
Hear me when I say, "They don't mind at all"
It's the rain that I hear coming, not a stranger or a ghost
It's the quiet of a storm approaching that I fear the most
It's the pain that I hear coming
The slightest crystal tear, drops to the ground in silence
Darling, when did you fall? When was it over?
Darling when, when did you fall? When was it over?
It's marching through my door now, the stony cold of lonesome
A bell tolls for my heart and then my lonesome song begins
It's marching through my door now, the stony cold of lonesome
A bell tolls for my heart and now my lonesome song begins
Darling, when did you cry? I couldn't hear you
Darling when, when did you cry? I couldn't hear you
I suppose it is the price of falling in love
I suppose it is the price of falling in love
It's the rain that I hear coming, not a stranger, not a ghost
Of the quiet of a storm approaching that I fear the most
It's the pain that I hear coming
The slightest crystal tear drops to the ground in silence
When my love is near
It's marching through my door now, the stony cold of lonesome
A bell tolls for my heart and now my lonesome song will end
Darling when did we fall? When was it over?
Darling when, when did we fall? When was it over?
I suppose it is the price of falling in love
I fear that it's the price of falling in love
I fear that it's the price of falling in love
I fear that it's the price of falling in love
I fear that it's the price of falling in love
The lyrics of Delerium's song "Terra Firma" depict a person in a state of emotional turmoil, trying to cope with the pain of lost love. The opening lines, "You can't see my eyes, you can't see my eyes / They don't see yours," suggest a sense of disconnect between the singer and their former lover. The refrain, "It's the rain that I hear coming, not a stranger or a ghost / It's the quiet of a storm approaching that I fear the most," reinforces this feeling of apprehension and anxiety.
The second verse exposes the singer's sense of isolation and loneliness: "It's marching through my door now, the stony cold of lonesome / A bell tolls for my heart and then my lonesome song begins." This sets the stage for the final refrain, where the singer questions when they and their lover fell out of love and when it all ended.
Overall, the lyrics of "Terra Firma" evoke a sense of melancholy and heartache, exploring the painful aftermath of a failed relationship. The repetition of the phrase "I suppose it is the price of falling in love" underscores the idea that this emotional pain is an inevitable consequence of opening oneself up to romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't see my eyes, you can't see my eyes
You are not able to see into my emotional state or understand how I am feeling.
They don't see yours
My eyes are not able to see into your emotional state or understand how you are feeling.
Hear me when I say, "They don't mind at all"
I am assuring you that my inability to see your emotional state does not mean I am not attentive to you.
It's the rain that I hear coming, not a stranger or a ghost
I am anticipating a storm or negative event, which I am prepared for, rather than fearing supernatural or unknown entities.
It's the quiet of a storm approaching that I fear the most
I am afraid of the peace or calmness surrounding a negative event or situation, which is slowly creeping up on me.
It's the pain that I hear coming
I can sense the impending emotional pain and suffering that is coming my way, which fills me with dread.
The slightest crystal tear, drops to the ground in silence
Even the smallest tear shed in sadness drops to the ground unnoticed and unheard by others.
When my love is near
I am especially emotional when I am in the presence of someone I love deeply.
Darling, when did you fall? When was it over?
I am questioning when our relationship turned sour or when our love was lost.
It's marching through my door now, the stony cold of lonesome
I am experiencing overwhelming feelings of loneliness, which feel like a cold, hard presence entering my life.
A bell tolls for my heart and then my lonesome song begins
I feel as though a bell is tolling, signaling the start of my lonely, sad existence without the one I love.
Darling, when did you cry? I couldn't hear you
I am wondering when my loved one was hurting, and feeling guilty for not being able to comfort them or hear their cries for help.
I suppose it is the price of falling in love
I recognize that the emotional pain and sadness that comes with loving deeply is a consequence of choosing to love.
It's marching through my door now, the stony cold of lonesome
I am still experiencing overwhelming feelings of loneliness, which feel like a cold, hard presence entering my life.
A bell tolls for my heart and now my lonesome song begins
I feel as though a bell is tolling, signaling the start of my lonely, sad existence without the one I love.
Darling when did we fall? When was it over?
I am again questioning when our relationship turned sour and when our love ended.
I fear that it's the price of falling in love
I am apprehensive that the emotional pain and suffering that comes with loving deeply is too high a price to pay.
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Written by: WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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