threw it all away
Kassi Lyrics

Church
The singer sets the scene with the idea of a religious institution or a place of worship.

Hindsight
The singer acknowledges the idea of looking back or reflecting on past events and experiences.

Tear It All Away
The repeated use of this phrase suggests a desire to remove or eliminate something, potentially something negative or hindering.

People say to see is to believe
The artist repeats a common saying that people use to support the importance of tangible evidence and firsthand experiences.

Then they just believe in that they can perceive
The artist adds depth to the prior line, suggesting that people rely solely on their own perceptions and often fail to recognize or acknowledge other perspectives.

What they see is not the total view
The singer emphasizes that what people see is often limited or incomplete, meaning it may not be the full story or truth.

Filtered between the me and you
The singer suggests that there is a personal filter that people have when interpreting what they see, and that this can affect how the information is perceived and understood.

Ah, but I'm trying so hard Just to tell you I care
The artist reveals a desire to communicate their feelings and emotions to someone, but struggles to do so effectively.

And I've wanted so long, to tear this all away Tear it all away
The artist repeats the refrain, emphasizing their desire to remove or eliminate a particular situation, emotion, or experience that has been troubling them for some time.

People say well you just had to be there And all the time you know they've never been there
The artist presents a common saying used to describe the importance of firsthand experiences, but reveals that some people use it falsely or without true understanding.

And it makes me sad to sit and think Of all those empty souls nearly at the brink
The singer expresses empathy for those who have not had fulfilling or meaningful experiences in their lives, and feels sorrow for them.

Just to keep to myself The things that I hope will tear it all away Tear it all away
The artist suggests that they keep their desires and hopes private, perhaps out of fear of judgment or rejection. However, they still maintain their desire to remove or eliminate something from their life.

People grow up and learn to drive some car But I did that and it doesn't get you far
The singer reflects on an experience in their life that others consider to be a sign of growing up or success, but reveals that it did not bring them the same fulfillment or rewards.

The things you want are never to be found And in the end it's all some running round
The singer expresses frustration with the idea that what they desire may always be out of reach, and that life often feels like a cycle of unfulfilling pursuits.

Just to open my eyes To seeing some things that tear it all away Tear it all away
The singer suggests that they need to change their perspective or become more aware of certain things in order to remove or eliminate what has been troubling them.

I thought you would know I thought you would know
The artist may be addressing someone specifically and expressing surprise that they do not understand or empathize with their struggles.

People say they think that they are sure But they turn away and don't go back no more
The artist reveals that some people may believe that they are certain or confident in their understanding of something, but ultimately choose to ignore it or move on without further investigation or exploration.

What they saw was not a perfect sight Just their own face reflected in the night
The singer suggests that what some people see or experience may be distorted or misleading, and may only reflect their own biases or perspectives.

And I'm gonna keep on trying To tear it all away
The singer ends the song with a determination to continue striving towards removing or eliminating what has been troubling them.