In Our Hands
Empty Vision Lyrics
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Could we have known we would change
Into what we are today
Can you remember when we used to say
No matter what - we will never change
But look at what we are today
The years went by like hours
And these hours passed by so fast There were so many incidents
That used to shape us in the past
We can't help what we became
And I'm proud that I can say
That I am not ashamed
Of what I am today
I am not ashamed
The grains of sand are trickling down so fast
In this hour glass
We skid down with every second
Never knowing what will happen
While we waste our time with questions
We waste our time with being afraid
Instead of going our own way
When will we start to live our own lives
And free ourselves of our ties
It's up to us to take every chance
Could we have known that it's all in our hands
The lyrics to Empty Vision's song "In Our Hands" contain a reflection on the passage of time and the changes it brings to a person's life. The lyrics ask a series of questions about whether the singer and his friend could have known that they would change and become what they are today. The lyrics express a sense of nostalgia for a time in the past when the two friends had vowed never to change, and the years had gone by so quickly that they had barely noticed the changes that had taken place. The singer is proud of who he is today and is not ashamed of what he has become.
The lyrics describe the passage of time as the grains of sand in an hourglass trickling down so fast, and the singer reflects on how many incidents in the past have shaped who he and his friend have become. The song describes the idea that life is short, and we should not waste our time being afraid or with endless questions. We should take every chance and free ourselves of ties that hold us back so that we can live our lives on our terms. The lyrics emphasize that everything is in our hands.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the passage of time, changes in life, and the importance of taking control of our lives. Through introspective lyrics, the song encourages the listener to take chances and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Could we have known we would end this way
Did we have any foreknowledge that our journey would conclude in this manner?
Could we have known we would change
Did we have any idea that we would go through a transformation?
Into what we are today
And that transformation has molded us into who we are today
Can you remember when we used to say
Do you recall the times when we made promises?
No matter what - we will never change
That we will remain steadfast through thick and thin
But look at what we are today
However, the present is the complete opposite of what we promised
The years went by like hours
Time passes quickly, as if every year was just an hour
And these hours passed by so fast
The mentioned hours passed by at a staggering rate
There were so many incidents
Numerous events happened
That used to shape us in the past
These events have influenced us in the past
We can't help what we became
We cannot control who we have become
And I'm proud that I can say
But, I'm happy to tell you
That I am not ashamed
That I feel no guilt or embarrassment
Of what I am today
Regarding who I am today
The grains of sand are trickling down so fast
The time is slipping away quickly
In this hour glass
In this specific timeframe
We skid down with every second
We slide down with each passing second
Never knowing what will happen
With no knowledge of what is going to occur
While we waste our time with questions
But we fill our time with doubts
We waste our time with being afraid
We further squander our time by feeling scared
Instead of going our own way
Rather than pursuing our path
When will we start to live our own lives
When will we start living our own life?
And free ourselves of our ties
And liberate ourselves from our bondage
It's up to us to take every chance
It falls to us to seize every opportunity
Could we have known that it's all in our hands
Is it conceivable that we are entirely responsible for our lives?
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amygrindhouse4193
nice tune!