Continuum
ERRA Lyrics


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This moment's passing breeze
Feels like your tender breath
I used to know so well
The silence is crushing
The white noise that used to call my name
Break down and all my thoughts have escaped me
Except for all the things that show me your face
Ever so brightly
Poised through a lie that still remains
Such little left
That I can say
With authenticity
So I

Close my eyes
And I can hear you calling
From behind
Close my eyes
I swear I feel you crawling
Towards the light
Tell me the words that will keep you close

Poor soul, heart full, temperature fluctuates
To later be buried in my own
Personal graveyard
Of emotion and past mistakes

Close my eyes
And I can hear you calling
From behind
Close my eyes
I swear I feel you crawling
Towards the light
My skin is turning white
Watching your soul in flight
Close my eyes
I swear I feel you crawling
Towards the light

The bloody beat, beat, beat in my chest
The coldest chill creeping up my neck
Tell me the words
That will keep you close

Life won't feel the same anymore
'Cause you're gone, and it's far too late to say
The things I'm sorry for

Five fingers gripping the glass
For the last time I'd hope to say
Three nights with no separation
I know too well there's one more thing I could have said

Life won't feel the same anymore
'Cause you're gone, and it's far too late to say
The things I'm sorry for

I can't take it back, I can't bring you back

Life won't feel the same anymore




'Cause you're gone
And I'm holding on

Overall Meaning

In the song "Continuum" by ERRA, the lyrics depict a sense of loss and longing for someone who is no longer present. The opening lines create a nostalgic atmosphere, comparing a passing breeze to the tender breath of the person who is deeply missed. The silence is described as crushing, and the once-familiar white noise now only serves to remind the singer of the person they desire. The theme of authenticity emerges, with the realization that there is little left to say or do that feels genuine in the absence of this person.


The chorus expresses the yearning for connection, as the singer closes their eyes and imagines hearing the person's voice and feeling their presence. The use of crawling towards the light suggests a desire to move forward and find solace, yet the pain still lingers. The reference to a personal graveyard of emotions and past mistakes implies that the loss has not only affected the singer emotionally, but also serves as a reminder of their own flaws and regrets.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more desperate. The imagery of a bloody beat and coldest chill implies a physical and emotional pain caused by this loss. The plea for the person to tell them the words that will keep them close reveals a longing to preserve the connection and seek forgiveness. However, the realization hits that it is too late to make amends, leaving the singer to hold on to the memories and the emptiness left behind.


Line by Line Meaning

This moment's passing breeze
The fleeting nature of time and experiences


Feels like your tender breath
The comforting presence of someone deeply familiar


I used to know so well
The loss of familiarity and understanding


The silence is crushing
The overwhelming weight of emptiness and absence


The white noise that used to call my name
The mundane distractions and routines that provided comfort


Break down and all my thoughts have escaped me
The overwhelming emotional turmoil that hinders clear thinking


Except for all the things that show me your face
The reminders and memories that keep the person alive in thoughts


Ever so brightly
Vivid and intense recollections of the person's presence


Poised through a lie that still remains
Struggling to maintain composure despite the pain and deception


Such little left
The scarcity of things that can be expressed genuinely


That I can say
The limited ability to articulate true feelings


With authenticity
Being genuine and true in expression


So I
Hesitation and a feeling of being stuck


Close my eyes
Seeking solace and escape from reality


And I can hear you calling
The longing for the person's presence and voice


From behind
The lingering echoes of their existence


I swear I feel you crawling
A sense of their spirit or essence persisting


Towards the light
The yearning for a brighter and happier future


Tell me the words that will keep you close
Seeking the right words to maintain a connection with the departed


Poor soul, heart full, temperature fluctuates
Emotional instability and turmoil of a broken heart


To later be buried in my own
Internalizing and suppressing emotions


Personal graveyard
The accumulation of unresolved emotional baggage


Of emotion and past mistakes
Regrets and unresolved feelings haunting the present


The bloody beat, beat, beat in my chest
The intense, agonizing heartbeat of grief


The coldest chill creeping up my neck
The unsettling and chilling feeling of loss


Life won't feel the same anymore
The profound impact of the person's absence


'Cause you're gone, and it's far too late to say
Regret for not expressing remorse or feelings earlier


The things I'm sorry for
Desire to apologize for past actions or words


Five fingers gripping the glass
Seeking comfort or escape through substance use


For the last time I'd hope to say
A final chance to express something meaningful


Three nights with no separation
The pain of enduring sleepless nights without the person


I know too well there's one more thing I could have said
The lingering regret of an unspoken message or sentiment


I can't take it back, I can't bring you back
The irreversible nature of loss and the inability to change the past


And I'm holding on
Clutching onto the memories and remnants of the person




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ALEX BALLEW, JESSE CASH, SEAN PRICE, J. T. CAVEY

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Unknown Number

Man I can't believe it's been over 4 years...I used to work a miserable job and listen to this on repeat in my car during lunch break. Kinda miss those days even though they mostly sucked. This album made my day back then and still does.

borak

Okey, my life sucked for the past month and this track keeps me up. Now I feel u more brothers

James Munn

I feel u brother lol

borak

i have that same feeling with Augment/Dementia song

Zach Blank

Always love Jesse's guitar work.

Trenton Ziegler

@Katz Katterson but the guitars in moments of clarity were epic as fuck?

Katz Katterson

+Jared Wilkerson MoC gave us that impression.

Jared Wilkerson

+Zach Blank And people wanted to say that after Alan left the guitars would suck...HA.

jrsouthworth

I absolutely love JT, the new unclean vocalist, but Jesse never misses a note. Ever. He's perfect. Erra has crafted yet another masterpiece. This truly belongs in their repertoire.

Green Kid

@Sgt Fumbles II

Do you know if JT was ever in a band called "Hara Kiri"?

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