Colossi
Knightstown Lyrics

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Well we've been trying
But it isn't what it once was
No use in hiding
In the shadow of a colossus
Done theorising
Baby we all have our own cross
Here in the shadow
In the shadow of a colossus

Need to let go
Heart's too slow
Never leave
We'll atone
Pardon all

Cleave to my wrongs
Heart and soul
Never leave
Heal all the hurts
Part alone

Well we've been trying
But it isn't what it once was
No use in hiding
In the shadow of a colossus
Done theorising
Baby we all have our own cross
Here in the shadow
In the shadow of a colossus

Plead for the turned
Parlance old
As they flee from the fold
Mark, console

Freed from a thirst
Far too strong
Carefully healed, as you mourn
Spartan law

Well we've been trying

Overall Meaning

The song "Colossi" by Knightstown explores themes of difficulty and struggle within relationships. The opening lines "Well we've been trying, but it isn't what it once was" suggest a sense of tension and a feeling that things have changed from how they used to be. The following lines "No use in hiding, in the shadow of a colossus" suggest that there is a sense of being overshadowed by something or someone, perhaps a powerful figure or emotion.

The chorus "Need to let go, heart's too slow, never leave, we'll atone, pardon all" repeats the idea that there is a need to let go of past grievances and forgive. The following lines "Cleave to my wrongs, heart, and soul, never leave, heal all the hurts, part alone" perhaps indicate a sense of responsibility for one's mistakes and the need to heal and move on from them.

The lyrics in the second verse continue to delve into the complexities of relationships, with phrases like "Plead for the turned, parlance old, as they flee from the fold" suggesting a sense of loss or betrayal. The final lines in the song repeat the opening lines of the first verse, emphasizing the idea that even though there may be difficulties and shadows looming over a relationship, it's important to keep trying.

Line by Line Meaning

Well we've been trying
We have put in effort

But it isn't what it once was
However, things have changed and not for the better

No use in hiding
There's no point in concealing the truth

In the shadow of a colossus
We're surrounded by a dominating force that looms over us

Done theorising
We've analyzed the situation enough

Baby we all have our own cross
Everyone bears their own burdens

Here in the shadow
We are still under the influence

In the shadow of a colossus
That dominating force continues to affect us

Need to let go
We must move on

Heart's too slow
But it's hard to overcome the emotional baggage

Never leave
We shall not abandon one another