Apprehension
Divided Life Lyrics
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I keep my head down, never to look back
All my words have lost their meaning
Grasping for a life since passed
Breathe in this hope
Disseminate
These falsehoods
Complete this cycle
To who I once was
I have never
Felt so removed
As I do
With every day passed
Dreams of all my greatest fears
I have felt my heart turn stone
Waiting for a second chance
My second chance lies in your hands
A second chance to claim my life
The lyrics to Divided Life's song Apprehension speak to the theme of feeling disconnected from oneself and time. The opening lines, "Detached from the concept of time, I keep my head down, never to look back," suggest a sense of being lost or adrift, unsure of one's place in the world. The singer feels that their words have lost meaning, an indication of a deep sense of ennui or lack of purpose. The line "Grasping for a life since passed" reinforces this feeling of disconnection, as if the singer is trying to reclaim something that is no longer within their reach.
However, there is a glimmer of hope in the refrain, "Breathe in this hope, disseminate these falsehoods, complete this cycle, and connect myself to who I once was." The singer is seeking to reconnect with their former self, to reclaim a sense of identity and purpose. The idea of completing a cycle suggests that this is a process that must be repeated, suggesting that reconnecting with oneself is an ongoing struggle.
The verses that follow add another layer of complexity to the song's themes. The singer speaks of having dreams that reflect their greatest fears, and of feeling their heart turn to stone. This suggests a struggle with fear and anxiety, with a sense of being overwhelmed by negative emotions. However, the singer also speaks of waiting for a second chance, which lies in someone else's hands. This implies a sense of hopelessness or powerlessness, as if the singer is dependent on someone else for their second chance.
Overall, the lyrics to Apprehension speak to the complex emotions and struggles that can accompany disconnection from oneself and time. It is a powerful song that offers a glimmer of hope even in the face of overwhelming negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Detached from the concept of time
I am no longer aware of time
I keep my head down, never to look back
I avoid reflecting on my past and focus on moving forward instead
All my words have lost their meaning
I struggle to express myself or find value in what I say
Grasping for a life since passed
I long for a life that is gone or no longer attainable
Breathe in this hope
I try to find hope in the present
Disseminate
I spread information or ideas
These falsehoods
These lies or untrue things
Complete this cycle
To finish this repetitive pattern of behavior
And connect myself
To link myself
To who I once was
To the person I used to be
I have never
I've never before
Felt so removed
Been so distant or disconnected
As I do
As I feel now
With every day passed
As each day goes by
Dreams of all my greatest fears
I have nightmares about my worst fears
I have felt my heart turn stone
I have become emotionally numb or unfeeling
Waiting for a second chance
I'm hoping for another opportunity to try again
My second chance lies in your hands
Whether or not I get a second chance depends on you
A second chance to claim my life
An opportunity to take control of my life and make it what I want
Writer(s): Kenny Byron
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