Without Shelter
Eternal Decision Lyrics
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Alonely soul
I was lost without a home
And I had nothing
That this world has to give
Thought I'd always be alone
Without shelter
Lost and all alone
Trying on my own
I need you now
I need you forever
And you first loved me
Now I'll love you forever
I was the prideful one
It seemed I had it all
But you've shown me I was poor
And I had everything this world
Has to give
But inside I needed more
The lyrics of "Without Shelter" by Eternal Decision speak of the realization of one's weakness and need for help. The song begins with the haunting image of a beggar, a lonely soul on the streets without a home, with nothing that the world has to give, and feeling as if they would always be alone. It is a picture of someone at their lowest point, stripped of all material possessions and relying on the kindness of others. The chorus lays bare the cry for help, the plea for someone to come and rescue them from their isolation and despair. The singer recognizes their need for someone else in their life, that without shelter and without that particular someone, they are lost and all alone. They know they cannot carry on without the comfort and aid of their loved one.
The second verse reveals that the singer had been prideful, thinking they had it all, yet realizing they are poor and in need of more. The song is a powerful representation of the human condition, with its moments of triumph and moments of failure. It acknowledges the fact that we all need someone in our lives who we can turn to for support, guidance or even something as simple as a kind word, and that no matter how strong we may think we are, we all have weaknesses that make us vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a beggar on the street
I was poor, homeless and had no money to survive on the street
Alonely soul
I was lonely and had no person around me to love or support me
I was lost without a home
I had no place to live and was wandering aimlessly on the streets
And I had nothing
I had no possessions or material things to show for
That this world has to give
I had no access to the lifestyle that this worldly life provides
Thought I'd always be alone
I used to think that I would be alone forever and nobody would come to rescue me from my situation
Without shelter
Without protection or a place to stay
Without you
Without the love and support that you gave me
Lost and all alone
Feeling completely lost in life and without anyone to provide comfort
Trying on my own
Attempting to survive on my own with no external help
I need you now
I currently need your help and support
I need you forever
I will always need your love and support in my life
And you first loved me
You were the first person to show me love and support in my life
Now I'll love you forever
In return for your love and support, I will love and support you forever
I was the prideful one
I was arrogant and thought that I didn't need anyone's help in life
It seemed I had it all
To the outer world, I appeared to have everything in my life
But you've shown me I was poor
You have made me realize that I was actually lacking in emotional and spiritual aspects which money cannot buy
And I had everything this world has to give
I had access to all material things and luxuries provided in this world
But inside I needed more
Emotionally and spiritually, I was very much empty and needed more than just material things to feel fulfilled
Contributed by Cooper R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.