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Visceral
John Mark McMillan Lyrics
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As we sit above the miles of pain
Till all of our fears become skinny ones
And from your window I can see a kingdom come
Hearts will wage war, but in the settling dust
What remains at the end of us
Our skinny fears for our cold resolve
Cinder and stone (brick and mortar)
Everybody folds (up against the water)
Cinder and stone (brick and mortar)
Everybody folds, everybody folds
Hearts will wage war, but in the settling dust
What remains at the end of us
Our skinny fears for our cold resolve
When from your rooftop I can see the ages dawn
Cinder and stone (brick and mortar)
Everybody folds (up against the water)
Cinder and stone (brick and mortar)
Everybody folds, everybody folds
Memories rust and trophies fade
In the remnants of our glory days
Will we regret the thing that we've made
From your table I can see a better way
In his song Visceral, John Mark McMillan describes a deep and intense love that runs through our veins. This love is so powerful that it takes us above the pain and fears of everyday life, making them look small and insignificant. Even though our hearts may wage war with each other, the settling dust only reveals the truth of what remains at the end of the day: our skinny fears and our cold resolve. From the window, we can see the ages dawn, and we realize that nothing lasts forever except for this visceral love that flows through us.
The song speaks of the passing of time and the fleeting nature of memories and trophies. We are left to wonder if we will regret the things we have done and the choices we have made in our glory days. But hope remains. From the table, we can see a better way, a future that is brighter than our past. The repeated refrain of "cinder and stone, everybody folds" suggests the fragility of life and the way we all eventually crumble under the pressure. But even in our weakness, we can hold onto the visceral love that runs through us, giving us hope for the future.
Overall, Visceral is a powerful and emotionally charged song about the fragility of life and the enduring power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
A visceral love runs the length of our veins
Our love is deep and intense, permeating our very being
As we sit above the miles of pain
Despite the struggle and suffering we witness, we remain hopeful and strong
Till all of our fears become skinny ones
Our fears will be minimized and insignificant in the face of our love and optimism
And from your window I can see a kingdom come
With you by my side, I see a bright and prosperous future ahead
Hearts will wage war, but in the settling dust
We will experience conflict in life, but in the end we must find peace
What remains at the end of us
Only the essence of who we are will endure
Our skinny fears for our cold resolve
Our weak fears will be outweighed by our determination and resilience
When from your window I can see the ages dawn
Together we will witness and be a part of great changes throughout time
Cinder and stone (brick and mortar)
The physical world is made up of strong, sturdy materials
Everybody folds (up against the water)
Everyone succumbs to the overwhelming, uncontrollable forces of nature
Memories rust and trophies fade
Even our most cherished memories and achievements will eventually diminish or disappear
In the remnants of our glory days
Looking back on our prime or successful moments may be bittersweet
Will we regret the thing that we've made
We may question or second-guess our life choices and creations
From your table I can see a better way
Together we can find a more fulfilling, purposeful path in life
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JOHN MARK MCMILLAN
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@Dannob
melodies from Heaven! for sure
@Johnatomy
Can't tell you how inspiring you are John Mark. I love your heart. I enjoy all the song writing and the arrangements. Keep it up. Would love to get a chance to write with you.
@BamWilcox91
awesome song!
@user-no2xi4ql5h
Muito bom.
@rogerio.tourinho
É maravilhoso