Eclipse
Dreams and Memories Lyrics
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I stretched my hand tried to block the sun
It burned into the edge of me
And the ashes fell, and the ashes fell from
Here to the ground where they blew away
And into the wind and into the wake
And all I saw was heavy snow
And it buried me, and it buried me within
The horizon washed into the rain
And there I was waiting in the dark
For the snow to melt
For a chance to see again
I could not catch my breath
Would I survive into the next day
Into uncertainty I fell
And I gasped for breath
Holding on to what was left
I was searching for adventure
Then I saw my own reflection
What I saw was not the person
I knew that wasn't me
I collapsed under the pressure
Felt the world erasing me
The sun eclipsing into me
Burning, my will
I tried to close my eyes
But the visions took control of them
And there I was fighting in the dark
Fighting for my life, fighting for another chance
I tried to hide away
Nothing in the world made sense at all
I lost all possibilities
To survive the night, to continue living on
I was searching for adventure
Then I saw my own reflection
What I saw was not the person
I knew that wasn't me
I collapsed under the pressure
Felt the world erasing me
The sun eclipsing into me
Burning, my will
I collapsed under the pressure
Felt the world erasing me
The sun eclipsing into me
Burning, my will
Burning, my will
Burning, all of me
The lyrics to Dreams and Memories' song "Eclipse" depict a person's struggle with inner turmoil and the feeling of being lost and disconnected from themselves. The opening lines describe an eclipse appearing in front of the singer, symbolizing a significant and disruptive event in their life. They stretch their hand in an attempt to block the sun, which represents their desire to resist or control the overwhelming circumstances they find themselves in. However, the sun's intensity burns into them, leaving them damaged and fragile.
The imagery of ashes falling from the singer implies a sense of decay and loss. The ashes blowing away into the wind and into the wake suggest that the remnants of their former self have been scattered and carried away, leaving them feeling empty and without direction. The heavy snow mentioned represents a bleak and suffocating environment, burying the singer both physically and metaphorically. It symbolizes the weight of their struggles and how they are trapped in darkness.
The singer's path has blurred away, and the horizon has washed into the rain, illustrating their loss of clarity and a distorted sense of perspective. Waiting in the dark for the snow to melt is a metaphor for hoping for a chance to see light again and regain a sense of purpose. The lyrics also convey a sense of desperation as the singer gasps for breath, highlighting their struggle to survive and face an uncertain future.
In the second paragraph, the singer glimpses their own reflection and realizes that the person they see is not the one they are familiar with. This suggests a disconnect between their external appearance and their inner true self. The pressure they feel from this realization, combined with the weight of the world erasing their identity, leads to a feeling of collapse. The sun eclipsing into them reveals how their own willpower is burning away, leaving them vulnerable and without control.
The following lines express the singer's attempt to close their eyes and escape from the overwhelming visions that have taken hold of them. However, they find themselves fighting in the dark, struggling for their life and a chance at a new beginning. The loss of understanding and sense of confusion intensify, leaving them feeling like nothing in the world makes sense anymore. They feel they have lost all possibilities to survive and continue living on.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the singer emphasizes their collapse under the pressure, the erasure of their existence by the world, and the burning of their will. This repetition further amplifies their desperation and the intensity of their struggles. The lyrics suggest a profound sense of despair and a longing for a return to a sense of self and purpose that has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
An eclipse appeared in front of me
I encountered a situation that completely overshadowed and disrupted my life
I stretched my hand tried to block the sun
I desperately attempted to control or prevent the negative consequences of this situation
It burned into the edge of me
The impact of the situation deeply affected and wounded me
And the ashes fell, and the ashes fell from
The aftermath of the situation resulted in destruction and loss
Here to the ground where they blew away
The remnants of what once was disappeared and scattered, leaving no traces
And into the wind and into the wake
The remnants were carried away by the ever-changing and unpredictable nature of life
And all I saw was heavy snow
My perception was clouded with confusion and uncertainty
And it buried me, and it buried me within
I became overwhelmed and trapped within this state of confusion and uncertainty
My path had blurred away
My sense of direction and purpose became indistinct and unclear
The horizon washed into the rain
My hopes and dreams became obscured and washed away by disappointment and defeat
And there I was waiting in the dark
I found myself in a state of loneliness and despair, without any guidance or hope
For the snow to melt
I longed for the circumstances to change and for clarity to be restored
For a chance to see again
I yearned for an opportunity to regain my perspective and understanding
I could not catch my breath
I felt suffocated and overwhelmed, unable to find relief or solace
Would I survive into the next day
I questioned my ability to withstand the challenges and uncertainties that lay ahead
Into uncertainty I fell
I descended into a state of insecurity and unpredictability
And I gasped for breath
I desperately sought a renewed sense of vitality and stability
Holding on to what was left
I clung to whatever remnants of control and stability remained
I was searching for adventure
I was seeking excitement and new experiences in life
Then I saw my own reflection
I encountered a self-realization or self-assessment
What I saw was not the person
I discovered that the image I had of myself was not aligned with my true identity
I knew that wasn't me
I recognized that I had been living in a state of inauthenticity
I collapsed under the pressure
I crumbled and became overwhelmed by the weight of societal expectations or personal challenges
Felt the world erasing me
I experienced a sense of being invalidated or erased by external forces
The sun eclipsing into me
The overwhelming intensity and impact of external factors consumed and overshadowed my being
Burning, my will
My determination and resilience were being tested and consumed by the overwhelming circumstances
I tried to close my eyes
I attempted to avoid or ignore the harsh reality of my situation
But the visions took control of them
However, my thoughts and perceptions were forcefully dominated by the overwhelming challenges
And there I was fighting in the dark
I found myself battling against adversity and uncertainty without clear guidance or direction
Fighting for my life, fighting for another chance
I struggled to preserve my existence and sought an opportunity to make things right
I tried to hide away
I attempted to retreat from the difficulties and pain of my reality
Nothing in the world made sense at all
Everything seemed incomprehensible and chaotic, lacking any logical explanation
I lost all possibilities
I felt deprived of any potential opportunities or prospects
To survive the night, to continue living on
I struggled to find the strength and motivation to endure the challenges and persevere in life
Burning, my will
My determination and inner strength were being consumed and tested by the overwhelming circumstances
Burning, my will
My resolve and determination were being intensely challenged and weakened
Burning, all of me
The overwhelming circumstances were engulfing and consuming every aspect of my being
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Written by: Emmanuel Morales
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