Whisper
Evane-scence Lyrics
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Say you're here and it's all over now
Speaking to the atmosphere
No one's here and I fall into myself
This truth drives me
Into madness
I know I can stop the pain
Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)
I'm frightened by what I see
But somehow I know
That there's much more to come
Immobilized by my fear
And soon to be
Blinded by tears
I can stop the pain
If I will it all away
Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)
Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes
Lying next to me I fear
She beckons me
Shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet my end
Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)
Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)
Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)
The lyrics to the song "Whisper" by Evanescence express deep emotions of despair, pain, and fear of the unknown. The singer appears to be in a state of hopelessness as he or she falls and speaks to the atmosphere with no one to hear. The lyrics imply a need for a comforting presence to stop the madness caused by the truth. The singer knows that pain could end if he or she could will it away. This line is interesting as it shows that the singer is not seeking external solutions, but rather an inner resilience to overcome difficulties.
The singer is also struggling with fear and death, and the song's refrain urges the listeners not to turn away, hide, or close their eyes. However, the singer is immune to these admonitions and cannot control the fear and tears that immobilize him or her. The lyrics tell the story of a tragic end, with the singer rising to meet his or her end, forsaking all he or she had fallen for.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch me as I fall
I'm struggling and in need of someone to support me before I collapse.
Say you're here and it's all over now
If you're with me, my current struggles and feelings of despair can end.
Speaking to the atmosphere
I'm talking to no one in particular, just hoping that someone will be there to listen.
No one's here and I fall into myself
With no one around to reach out to, my thoughts spiral and overwhelm me.
This truth drives me
My realization or perspective on a particular situation is affecting me deeply.
Into madness
It's driving me towards a state of mental instability or chaos.
I know I can stop the pain
I'm aware that there's a way for me to end my torment.
If I will it all away
If I can muster the mental strength to overcome my emotions and desires.
Don't turn away
Don't ignore me or forsake me in my time of need.
(Don't give in to the pain)
Fight against the pain that's trying to overwhelm you.
Don't try to hide
Don't try to avoid the pain or the difficult issues at hand.
(Though they're screaming your name)
Even if people are trying to distract you from the problem at hand.
Don't close your eyes
Don't try to ignore or turn a blind eye to what's happening.
(God knows what lies behind them)
You never know what secrets your own mind may be hiding from you.
Don't turn out the light
Don't give up, don't let everything fade to darkness.
(Never sleep never die)
Stay alert, keep fighting even when it feels like there's no hope left.
Fallen angels at my feet
I feel surrounded by negativity and like the world is against me.
Whispered voices at my ear
There are thoughts and doubts in my mind that are whispering to me, making me doubt myself.
Death before my eyes
I'm faced with death, either literally or metaphorically.
Lying next to me I fear
I feel like I'm about to lose someone or something important to me.
She beckons me
A person or an idea is calling to me, and it's hard to resist.
Shall I give in
Should I let go and surrender to what's happening around me?
Upon my end shall I begin
Even if I'm at rock bottom, there's always a chance for a new beginning.
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I may have to give up what I've cherished and cared for in order to move forward.
I rise to meet my end
Even if I'm facing the end, I'm ready to face it head-on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT LEE, WENDELL LEE, WILLIAM LEE, IRVING WATSON
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