Sanctuary
Eric and Monique Lyrics
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All the others will be cast aside
The sky is blue and full of clouds
A warm sun beats down upon me
Will we live to be a little bit older
If we shut ourselves in this room
This hell is just a little bit colder
Hiding here with you
Look at the walls surrounding us
Will they really bring us shelter?
The flames are building up just beyond the veil
You can see the light is shining through the cracks
And the foundation we're standing on is starting to crumble
I want to watch the world burn
From the safety of my sanctuary
But soon the fire that we're running from
Will catch up to us
How long can we keep up this facade
Before reality sets in
And when the walls come crashing down
What will become of us?
Will we live to be a little bit older
If we shut ourselves in this room
This hell is just a little bit colder
Hiding here with you
Will we last to the day when we can leave this place
Or is this the finish line?
If we wait for a while to give the world its space
Will the sun ever shine?
I almost believe that we'll make it through
I want to watch the world burn
"Sanctuary" by Eric and Monique explores the concept of finding solace and refuge in a world filled with chaos and uncertainty. The lyrics depict a couple who have discovered a hiding place, away from the judgment and rejection of others. The sky is described as blue and full of clouds, symbolizing the calmness and peace they have found in their sanctuary. The warm sun beating down upon them represents the comfort and security they feel within this hiding place.
However, there is a sense of impending danger and instability lurking just beyond the walls of their sanctuary. The idea of living to be a little bit older suggests their desire to survive and escape the harsh realities of the outside world. They acknowledge that the situation they are currently in may only provide temporary relief, as the hell they have left behind is still present, even if it is slightly colder in their hiding place.
The lyrics also reflect the internal struggle between the desire to watch the world burn and the need for protection. They contemplate the effectiveness of the walls surrounding them, questioning if they truly offer shelter or if the flames of destruction will eventually engulf them. As the foundation of their sanctuary begins to crumble, there is a realization that they cannot ignore the fire and chaos indefinitely. The question of what will become of them when the walls come crashing down reflects their fear of facing the harsh realities they have tried to escape.
Overall, "Sanctuary" explores the conflict between seeking refuge from the harshness of the world while also acknowledging the need to confront and face the challenges that lie outside.
Line by Line Meaning
We found a place to hide
We discovered a safe haven where we can seek refuge
All the others will be cast aside
We will distance ourselves from everyone else
The sky is blue and full of clouds
The atmosphere is peaceful and serene
A warm sun beats down upon me
We experience the comforting warmth of the sun
Will we live to be a little bit older
Can we extend our lives by isolating ourselves
If we shut ourselves in this room
By staying confined within this room
This hell is just a little bit colder
The challenging situation we face becomes somewhat colder
Hiding here with you
Finding solace in your company
I almost believe that we can make it through
I have a glimmer of hope that we can overcome this ordeal
Look at the walls surrounding us
Observe the barriers that enclose us
Will they really bring us shelter?
Should we trust that they will provide protection
The flames are building up just beyond the veil
The danger and destruction approach
You can see the light is shining through the cracks
Hope and salvation are faintly visible amidst the chaos
And the foundation we're standing on is starting to crumble
The stability we rely on is beginning to collapse
I want to watch the world burn
I desire to witness the chaos and destruction from a secure place
From the safety of my sanctuary
Within the confines of my protected space
But soon the fire that we're running from
However, the imminent danger we escape from
Will catch up to us
Will eventually reach and affect us
How long can we keep up this facade
How much longer can we maintain this illusion
Before reality sets in
Before we are confronted with the truth
And when the walls come crashing down
When our refuge is destroyed
What will become of us?
What will happen to us
Will we live to be a little bit older
Can we survive and live longer
If we shut ourselves in this room
If we isolate ourselves within these four walls
This hell is just a little bit colder
This torment becomes slightly more unbearable
Hiding here with you
Finding comfort and concealment with you
Will we last to the day when we can leave this place
Will we endure until the day we can escape from this situation
Or is this the finish line?
Or is this the tragic end
If we wait for a while to give the world its space
If we wait patiently, allowing the world to regain its balance
Will the sun ever shine?
Will hope and joy ever return
I almost believe that we'll make it through
I have a flicker of faith that we can overcome this
I want to watch the world burn
I have a desire to witness the chaos and destruction
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Eric Donaldson
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Jo-Anne E Van Noord
AMEN!! Beautiful praise.