The Departed
Erna Sully Lyrics
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And feel, beyond what you can feel
To see, beyond what can be seen
And be, beyond what we believe
I know you know something
So many miles and miles away
It never ends change has just begun
Believing as we release the departed.
To know what no one else could know
Away, into the unexplained
And see the soul beyond the body
The need to do it all again and again and again
I know you know something
So many miles and miles away
Why can't we do better
As the line between begins to fade
In separation we come together
It never ends, change has just begun
Believing as we release the departed
In separation we come together
It never ends change has just begun
Believing as we release the departed.
Trying to be
Higher than I am
Trying to see
Beyond what I can
Trying to be
Higher than I am
Trying to see
Beyond what I can
In separation we come together
It never ends change has just begun
Believing as we release the departed
In separation we come together
It never ends change has just begun
Believing as we release the departed
As we release the departed
As we release the departed
As we release the departed
In the song "The Departed", Erna Sully explores the idea of transcending beyond the limits of what we think, feel, and see. The lyrics suggest that there is more to the world than what we can perceive with our five senses, and that by tapping into something beyond ourselves, we may be able to connect with loved ones who have passed on. The idea of separation is also present in the song, both physical and spiritual, as the distance between people can often be a barrier to understanding and connection.
The repetition of the phrase "I know you know something, so many miles and miles away" emphasizes the longing and search for answers that comes with loss and separation. The chorus, "In separation we come together, it never ends change has just begun, believing as we release the departed," suggests that by accepting change and letting go of the departed, we can find a sense of unity and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
To think, beyond what you could think
To expand one's thinking beyond any preconceived limitations
And feel, beyond what you can feel
To experience emotions beyond what one typically experiences
To see, beyond what can be seen
To perceive things beyond what one can physically see
And be, beyond what we believe
To transcend one's beliefs and limitations
I know you know something
Acknowledging that there is something unknown yet to be discovered
So many miles and miles away
The elusive nature of what is unknown
In separation we come together
Despite distance or difference, there is a connection present
It never ends change has just begun
Change is a constant and ongoing process
Believing as we release the departed.
The acceptance of endings and the belief in something beyond it
To know what no one else could know
Seeking knowledge that is unique and not commonly known
Away, into the unexplained
Venturing into the unknown
And see the soul beyond the body
Recognizing the spiritual essence beyond the physical
The need to do it all again and again and again
The cyclical nature of life and the desire for reincarnation
Why can't we do better
A plea to strive for betterment and self-improvement
As the line between begins to fade
The distinction between opposing forces blur and become indistinguishable
Trying to be higher than I am
Striving to push beyond one's own limitations
Trying to see beyond what I can
Desiring to perceive beyond the limits of one's own perception
As we release the departed
The act of letting go and moving forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS DECATO, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN LESTER, LISA ROSE GUYER, NIALL CLUR GREGORY, SALVATORE P. ERNA, TIMOTHY L. THEREAULT
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