Sanctuary
Kay-D Lyrics


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Well it seems like we are here again
Can I take your hand?
I'm facing my fears again
But assuming I can't
Can I run to you?
Tell me why should I let you in my home?
For you to use me until you're off again to roam
I think you know
Why I run to you
And if I don't want you to come back
What would you have to say?
You know I had a feeling you would ask
I guess I'll walk away
If I can't run to you
She won't let me stay the night
What would you want me to say?
When you're the one running away
Leave me back here on my own
I think that you've got me all wrong
You trust me to not move an inch




Is that why you seem so unhinged
I waited for you every day

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sanctuary" by Kay-D, the lyrics describe a sense of loss and confusion over the destruction of a beloved sanctuary. The singer refers to a "treasure of trees" that used to provide shelter and comfort, but has since been uprooted and replaced by construction. The singer's mind is playing tricks on them as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of this sanctuary, which they now see as "just a network of sticks framed for a stack of bricks."


The song also speaks to the idea of being too "occupied" with chasing after success and ignoring the beauty of nature around us. The singer urges listeners to "plant the seed" and appreciate the slow growth and beauty of the natural world. The forest symbolizes a sense of peace and a return to the simple things in life, which the singer longs for but fears are becoming increasingly rare.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a plea to slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature before it's too late. The loss of the sanctuary represents the price we pay for our ever-growing pursuit of progress and expansion.


Line by Line Meaning

Shaded Sanctuary, oh treasure of trees
The singer is describing a sanctuary enclosed by trees, which used to provide ample shade and comfort.


Whose leaves used to shield me from filtered light
The trees in the sanctuary were so dense that they protected the singer from the harsh sunlight.


Slightly less shady than before
The trees in the sanctuary are not as thick as they used to be, and let in more sunlight.


Leaving specs of sparks representing new parts from years past
The sunlight that makes its way through the trees creates a beautiful play of light and shadow, exposing parts of the sanctuary that have not been seen before.


Like lightning all in a flash
This line is describing the beautiful effect the sunlight has on the sanctuary.


Construction: a clip of what’s passed
The new light shining on the sanctuary represents a moment in time, almost like a snapshot of what the sanctuary used to look like.


Is my mind playing tricks?
The singer is questioning whether they are imagining the changes happening in the sanctuary.


This forest uprooted so quick
The artist is describing how quickly the trees in the sanctuary have disappeared.


Now just a network of sticks
All that remains of the trees are their barren, uprooted trunks.


Framed for a stack of bricks
The artist is comparing the destruction of the trees to the creation of a man-made building, a stack of bricks.


Plant the seed, ignore it and focus on your greed
The singer is criticizing those who are only interested in their own personal gain, instead of taking the time to nurture and appreciate the natural world around them.


Chase the sun as it races with the moon
The artist is describing the pursuit of fleeting pleasures, which burn bright and fade quickly, like the sun racing with the moon.


Too occupied to watch the tree bloom
People are too busy chasing instant gratification to stop and appreciate the slow and steady growth of nature.


Track the sky, implore it as the stars say you’ve tried
The singer is urging listeners to look up at the night sky and seek inspiration from the stars.


So fast has time passed in this dusty saloon
The singer is comparing life to a dusty saloon, where time flies by and people are too busy chasing their own desires to appreciate the world around them.


Too occupied beneath the tree’s plume
People are too busy chasing their own desires to appreciate the shade and beauty provided by nature.


Shaded Sanctuary, oh pleasure of ease
The artist is describing the sanctuary as a place of comfort and ease, where the trees used to provide ample shade.


Whose ceilings used to shield him from stranger’s plight
The singer is describing how the dense trees used to provide a level of privacy, a refuge from the outside world.


Slightly less stressed he opens his door
The singer feels less burdened and anxious, and is ready to step outside into the world.


To leave behind the dull parts of his body and mind
The artist wants to leave behind their mundane and monotonous routine, and gain a new perspective by experiencing the world.


While exiting into the lush
The artist is describing stepping out into the vibrant, colorful world.


It’s frightening to us
The beauty and complexity of nature can be overwhelming and intimidating to some individuals.


Just a single brush
The slightest touch or exposure to nature can leave a lasting impact on a person.


To him a sight so sure
The artist is describing how they find peace and solace in nature.


He’d be naïve to call it nature
The singer sees nature as an essential aspect of life, and finds it almost too simplistic to call it by that name.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Usama Siddiq

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