A Replay
Hundred Hands Lyrics
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The lyrics of Hundred Hands's song "A Replay" are emotionally charged and communicate themes of pain, loss, and longing. The opening lines, "Scars on my back. they prove a point. it points to you," suggest that the singer has been hurt in some way by someone else, possibly a romantic partner. The scars serve as a physical reminder of this pain and point directly to the source of it, namely the person who inflicted it.
The next lines, "and this life and this world is a tidal wave. damn this drama day. these games we play and this loss. and this hurt. it was for you," continue this theme of pain and loss, hinting at the chaotic and unpredictable nature of life and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The reference to "games we play" suggests that there may have been deceit or manipulation involved in the relationship, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Despite the hurt and pain, the singer admits that "every now and then it gets easier," suggesting a slow process of healing and moving on. The final lines, "typed you up. a sea. an ocean blue with tidal waves. a whirlpool it was for you," bring the imagery full circle, connecting the scars on the singer's back to the oceanic imagery used throughout the song. The "whirlpool" metaphor suggests that the singer was pulled in and consumed by the relationship, while the "tidal waves" reinforce the idea that life is unpredictable and can be overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Scars on my back. they prove a point.
The scars on my back show that I have been through pain and suffering, and they are a testament to the fact that I'm still standing.
it points to you and this life and this world is a tidal wave.
The scars are a reminder of you and the fact that life can be unpredictable and overwhelming, like a tidal wave.
damn this drama day.
I'm frustrated with all the stress and chaos of today.
these games we play and this loss.
Life feels like a game with no clear rules, and all I know is that I've lost something important.
and this hurt. it was for you.
The pain I'm feeling is a result of my love for you and the sacrifices I've made for our relationship.
every now and then it gets easier.
Sometimes, the pain becomes more bearable, and I'm able to move on.
i was there when you wrote it down.
I remember the moment when you wrote down your thoughts and dreams, and I was there to witness it.
last place finisher. sad letter writer.
I feel like I always come in last, and all I'm left with are sad thoughts that I write down in letters.
stayed up all night composing lines for my movie life.
I spent all night writing down lines that could belong in a movie about my life, but the reality is more complicated.
typed you up. a sea. an ocean blue with tidal waves. a whirlpool it was for you
I wrote about you, and my words were like a powerful sea, with emotions as deep as the ocean and as turbulent as tidal waves. It was all for you.
Contributed by Alice P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.