Farewell
Dennis Cahlo and the Change Lyrics
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in a place
where the far reaches of this mind
i have seen a true nightmare
with the kiss of lovers lips
what a friendly offer
just a memory
it still hurts
she was mine
because im lost for words
with one last breath
for me to take from you
now gasp for air
theres nothing left
for me to take from you
i guess its only right
to give someone what they need
even if its nothing they ever
wanted in the first place
ive seen with my own two eyes
the hurt and pain
that love causes
thats why i wont let you
go down that road
too emotional overdose
if i had her again
everything would be alright
but nothings alright
and nothings ok
when you live in a memory
im lost for words
with one last breath
for me to take from you
now gasp for air
theres nothing left
for me to take from you
just a breakdown of the heart
im lost for words that wont mean a thing
a tragic ending
a farewell to
a friendship that meant
nothing at all
you let her in
you let her win
is there anything else
to break or mend a bond as strong as ours
that wallow all through love
all through life
im lost for words
with one last breath
for me to take from you
now gasp for air
theres nothing left
for me to take from you
The song "Farewell" by Dennis Cahlo and the Change is a heartbreaking and emotionally charged ballad about love and loss. The lyrics describe the pain of losing someone you love and the difficulty of moving on. The opening lines suggest a dream-like state, where the singer is wrestling with memories of a past love. The image of a "true nightmare" with the "kiss of lovers lips" portrays the torment of reliving the pain of a lost relationship. The singer regrets the lost time with their former lover and acknowledges the hurt that love can cause.
The chorus speaks to the finality of the situation. The singer acknowledges that there is nothing left for them to take from their former partner, and that they are resigned to the painful reality of the situation. The sentiment is that even if things could be different, the singer is lost for words, unable to express how they feel, and unable to make things right.
The final verse is particularly poignant, as it explores the dynamics of love and friendship. There is a sense of betrayal or at least confusion as the singer tries to understand how the relationship could have gone so wrong. The line "you let her in, you let her win" suggests that the singer feels wronged by their former friend and lover. The closing line of "that wallow all through love / all through life" reinforces the idea that the weight of these experiences is pervasive and will continue to affect the singer for the rest of their life.
Overall, "Farewell" is a beautifully executed exploration of love, loss, friendship, and regret. The lyrics are powerful and moving, and the melancholy melody complements them perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
in a dream
In a vision I had
in a place
In a location unknown
where the far reaches of this mind
Deep in my subconscious
i have seen a true nightmare
I have witnessed a horrific sight
with the kiss of lovers lips
In the moment of intimacy shared with a lover
what a friendly offer
An offer from a friend
just a memory
Now just a recollection of the past
it still hurts
Despite the time passed, it is still painful
when i think that once
Remembering a time when
she was mine
I had her as my own
because im lost for words
I am speechless
with one last breath
With my final moments
for me to take from you
To take from your life
now gasp for air
Now left with nothing
theres nothing left
All that was to take, is taken
for me to take from you
What I had hoped to have
i guess its only right
It seems fitting
to give someone what they need
To provide what someone requires
even if its nothing they ever
Although it may not be something they see themselves
wanted in the first place
As an outcome they desired
ive seen with my own two eyes
I have witnessed firsthand
the hurt and pain
The suffering caused
that love causes
From the emotions of love
thats why i wont let you
I will ensure you don't
go down that road
Experience that same path
too emotional overdose
Overwhelmed by the strong feelings
if i had her again
If only I could have her again
everything would be alright
Everything would be perfect
but nothings alright
But in reality nothing is perfect
and nothings ok
And everything is not fine
when you live in a memory
When you only have memories to cling to
just a breakdown of the heart
Simply a shattering of the heart
im lost for words that wont mean a thing
No words can adequately express my emotions
a tragic ending
A sorrowful conclusion
a farewell to
To say goodbye to
a friendship that meant
A friendship that held significance
nothing at all
But in hindsight meant nothing
you let her in
You allowed her into your life
you let her win
You allowed her to be victorious
is there anything else
Is there anything left
to break or mend a bond as strong as ours
To destroy or repair a connection as powerful as ours
that wallow all through love
A struggle that continues throughout love
all through life
Throughout all our experiences
im lost for words
I am rendered speechless
with one last breath
With one final exhale
for me to take from you
To take from your grasp
now gasp for air
Now left with nothing
theres nothing left
All that was, is gone
for me to take from you
What I had hoped to have
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