Prayer
HYDE (ハイド) Lyrics
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Without a sound
A wilderness
No one could ever know
The sadness
How it brings me down
I know I have no choice
Is it wise? Taking a life?
Tell me how I should see
the light
I draw the gun And I take aim
The world stands still
Like a dream
I stray
I'm crossing the borderline
God's on my side
The sacrifice
We make in heaven's name
I'm praying
But there's no escape
I fire a ball of lead
It's so cold This can't be love
And I need to know
Tell me how I should see
the light
I draw the gun And I take aim
The world stands still
Like a dream
I stray
And I need to know
Tell me how I should see
the light
I draw the gun And I take aim
The world stands still
Like a dream
Hear me pray
I stray
In "Prayer" by HYDE, the lyrics depict a person crossing a border into a wilderness filled with sadness that brings them down. The individual seems to be contemplating taking a life, and they are questioning whether it is wise to do so. The song is filled with uncertainty and desperation, and it is clear that the person singing is lost and doesn't know which way to turn. The song's title indicates that the lyrics may be a prayer, but the prayer does not seem to be answered, and the person feels trapped.
The lyrics are exceedingly poetic, and HYDE's delivery is emotive, full of passion and angst, making the song even more impactful. It seems to be a cry for help, a call to a higher power, begging for guidance in making the right decision. The song also seems to be a meditation on the nature of good and evil, and how sometimes it is hard to distinguish between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm crossing the borderline
I am venturing into unknown territory.
Without a sound
Silently, I walk forward.
A wilderness
A place unknown and unexplored.
No one could ever know
This place is a secret.
The sadness
The weight of sorrow on my shoulders.
How it brings me down
The sadness is overwhelming and weighing me down.
I know I have no choice
There is only one path forward.
Is it wise? Taking a life?
Am I making the right decision by taking a life?
And I need to know
I require guidance.
Tell me how I should see the light
Show me the way to enlightenment.
I draw the gun And I take aim
I am prepared for combat.
The world stands still
Everything appears motionless.
Like a dream
As if this is not real life.
I stray
I go off-course, wandering aimlessly.
God's on my side
Divine powers are helping me.
The sacrifice
Giving up something important for a greater cause.
We make in heaven's name
Doing something significant in the name of a higher power.
I'm praying
I am pleading to a higher power for assistance.
But there's no escape
There is no easy way out.
I fire a ball of lead
I shoot my weapon.
It's so cold This can't be love
This experience feels empty and lacks love.
Hear me pray
Listen to my plea.
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