Eclipse
Earth Groans Lyrics
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The life I had planned is now gone
The world around me fell
Even the air around me
Has become my own fiend
I fought, altercations I′ve spat
Till my body had grown weak
Cursed were the things my hands built
Barren was he ground I planted my seed
Everything meant nothing,
And in nothingness I found my new home
Loneliness and seclusion
Are my only company now
They are the only ones
That will walk this path with me
My tears, all I have for food
Woe and sorrow is my only song now
Has my faith slipped through the floor
What's left of my life, shambles in a dry well
Oh God, when did my own strides
Take precedent over your sovereignty
When did my sights flip the scales
When did I become more and you became less
This mess I made
Is a product of self-reliance
As I try to stand on these trembling legs
I lean on you
You are the only constant
In this wavering world
You are the only hope that I have
In my darkest of days
You are my strength, my peace,
When I have none
You are the satisfaction, for my emptiness,
For this emptiness
Take away everything,
Revive this contrite heart
When the wind blows dig your roots deep
Dig your roots deep
The light breeze
That once entertained these leaves
Are now vices gusting me into a heap
Now I know
I created an eclipse
All these days I′ve been so blind
Now I know
I cannot live with out the Son
My own desires blocking out the light
Now I know
The life I had planned is now gone
Nothing compares
Your presence is worth more
Now I know
Strip it away, nothing compares
I'd lose it all to gain everything
The song "Eclipse" by Earth Groans expresses a feeling of despair and hopelessness that is a common experience in life. The lyrics describe how the singer's life has fallen apart, and how he has lost all hope. Death has claimed the day, and he feels as if he has lost everything that he had planned for. The world around him has fallen apart, and even the air seems to be his enemy. He has fought and argued with others until his body grows weak, but it seems that it was all for nothing. Everything he has built has been cursed, and the land he has planted his seed in is barren. He is left with nothing but loneliness and seclusion, which are now his only companions.
The song also touches upon themes of self-reliance and the need for God's guidance. The singer feels as if his own strides have taken precedence over God's sovereignty. His own desires and goals have blocked out the light of God's presence, and he is left feeling empty and hopeless. He realizes that his own self-reliance has led him to this point, and he needs to lean on God to find the strength and hope he needs. The song ends with a plea for God to revive his contrite heart and to help him dig roots deep so that he can find the light he needs.
Overall, Earth Groans's "Eclipse" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles that many people face in life. It is a reminder that, no matter how dark and hopeless things may seem, there is always hope to be found in God's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
Death claimed this day for its own
Death has taken away everything that I thought I had control over and claimed it as its own.
The life I had planned is now gone
Everything that I had envisioned for my life has disappeared and I am left with nothing.
The world around me fell
The world that I thought I knew has fallen apart and is no longer recognizable.
Even the air around me
Even the air that I breathe has become hostile and uncomfortable.
Has become my own fiend
The very things that used to give me life and bring me comfort have now turned against me.
I fought, altercations I’ve spat
I have been engaged in constant battles and arguments that have left me emotionally and physically drained.
Till my body had grown weak
I have exhausted my body and my will to continue fighting is fading.
Cursed were the things my hands built
Everything that I have worked to build has left me with a feeling of bitterness and regret.
Barren was the ground I planted my seed
The dreams and aspirations that I had cultivated have not borne any fruit and the soil is now barren.
Everything meant nothing,
All of my efforts and accomplishments have lost their significance and no longer bring me satisfaction.
And in nothingness I found my new home
In the absence of everything that used to define me, I have found a new sense of identity.
Loneliness and seclusion
I am now isolated and have no one to turn to for support.
Are my only company now
The only things that keep me company are my thoughts and fears.
They are the only ones
The only things that I can rely on are my own thoughts and fears.
That will walk this path with me
I am the only one who will experience the challenges and trials that lie ahead.
My tears, all I have for food
I am left with nothing to sustain me except my own tears and emotions.
Woe and sorrow is my only song now
The only thing that I can express is my grief and sadness.
Has my faith slipped through the floor
I am questioning whether I still have faith in anything or anyone.
What’s left of my life, shambles in a dry well
My life is in ruins and I am left with nothing but a dry well that represents the emptiness and desolation that I feel.
Oh God, when did my own strides
I am questioning when I started placing my own desires and ambitions above everything else.
Take precedent over your sovereignty
I have put my own will ahead of the belief in a higher power or authority.
When did my sights flip the scales
At some point, my focus and perspective shifted and I lost sight of what was truly important.
When did I become more and you became less
I have become self-centered and have forgotten my place in the world as part of a larger whole.
This mess I made
The problems and chaos that I am facing are a result of my own choices and actions.
Is a product of self-reliance
I have relied solely on myself and ignored the value of community and a higher power.
As I try to stand on these trembling legs
Despite feeling weak and uncertain, I am doing my best to keep moving forward.
I lean on you
I am turning to a higher power or authority for guidance and support.
You are the only constant
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, the only thing that remains unchanged is a higher power or authority.
In this wavering world
The world is constantly changing and uncertain, but belief in a higher power or authority can provide stability.
You are the only hope that I have
Without belief in a higher power or authority, I have no hope for the future.
In my darkest of days
During the toughest challenges and trials, turning to a higher power or authority can provide comfort.
You are my strength, my peace,
Belief in a higher power or authority can provide the inner strength and peace needed to face life’s challenges.
When I have none
When I am feeling weak and without hope or strength, belief in a higher power or authority can provide a source of support and strength.
You are the satisfaction, for my emptiness,
Belief in a higher power or authority can provide a sense of fulfillment and purpose that I am lacking.
For this emptiness
Belief in a higher power or authority can fill the emptiness and void that I am experiencing.
Take away everything,
I am willing to give up everything and start anew.
Revive this contrite heart
I am asking for restoration and renewal of my spirit and soul.
When the wind blows dig your roots deep
During life’s challenges and trials, it is important to remain grounded and rooted in one’s beliefs and values.
The light breeze
The minor challenges and distractions that might have once seemed significant are now being revealed as insignificant.
That once entertained these leaves
The things that once brought me joy and entertainment are no longer having the same effect.
Are now vices gusting me into a heap
The things that used to be sources of joy and entertainment are now having a negative impact on my life.
Now I know
I have gained a new awareness and understanding of my situation and myself.
I created an eclipse
My own desires and ambitions have blocked out the light that used to guide me.
All these days I’ve been so blind
I have not been aware of the path that I am on and the impact of my actions until now.
Now I cannot live without the Son
I have come to realize that belief in a higher power or authority is essential to my well-being and survival.
My own desires blocking out the light
My focus on my own goals and ambitions has prevented me from seeing the true path that lies ahead.
Nothing compares,
Everything that I have experienced up until this point pales in comparison to what I have gained through belief in a higher power or authority.
Your presence is worth more
The presence and guidance of a higher power or authority is invaluable and worth more than anything else.
Strip it away, nothing compares
I am willing to give up everything that I have in order to gain the wisdom and guidance of a higher power or authority.
I’d lose it all to gain everything
The things that I once thought were important have lost their value and I am willing to let them go in order to gain something more meaningful.
Writer(s): Jeremy Schaeffer
Contributed by Isabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike E
Lyrics:
ECLIPSE
Death claimed this day for its own The life I had planned is now gone The world around me fell Even the air around me has become my own fiend
I fought, altercations I’ve spat Till my body had grown weak
Cursed were the things my hands built Barren was the ground I planted my seed Everything meant nothing, and in nothingness I found my new home Loneliness and seclusion are my only company now They are the only ones that will walk this path with me
My tears, all I have for food Woe and sorrow is my only song now Has my faith slipped through the floor What’s left of my life, shambles in a dry well
Oh God when did my own strides take precedent over your sovereignty When did my sights flip the scales When did I become more and you became less This mess I made is a product of self-reliance
As I try to stand on these trembling legs I lean on you You are the only constant in this wavering world
You are the only hope that I have in my darkest of days You are my strength, my peace, when I have none You are the satisfaction, for my emptiness, for this emptiness
Take away everything, revive this contrite heart When the wind blows dig your roots deep
Dig your roots deep The light breeze that once entertained these leaves Are now vices gusting me into a heap
Now I know I created an eclipse All these days I’ve been so blind
Now I know I cannot live with out the Son My own desires blocking out the light
Now I know The life I had planned is now gone Nothing compares your presence is worth more
Now I know Strip it away, nothing compares I’d lose it all to gain everything
Dubsinister
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