1) a Finnish hip-h… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 acts who perform under the name Kwan:
1) a Finnish hip-hop band that was formed in 2000 The band's debut album Dynasty went platinum quickly, and Kwan also won two prizes at the Emmas. Their second album Die Is Cast sold double platinum, and Kwan didn't get a chance to catch its breath until after the end of their tour in the summer of 2003. Another Emma came their way.
After a short and refreshing break the band returned in 2004 with Love Beyond This World, which sold gold, and included the hits Unconditional Love and Decadence of the Heart. And another acceptance speech at the Emma gala. Their fourth album Little Notes was released in Finland on March 22nd of 2006.
2) a Cantopop musician from Hong Kong. His debut mixtape Money Fever was released on March 28, 2022.
Sacrifice
Kwan Lyrics
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pounds my heart
strikes the silence, before storm all is calm
colds my mind
No remorse and not a word
no remorses to be heard
no remorse sounds so absurd
Sacrifice, I've had an insight in my life
you have become my sacrifice
Cold wind sweeping raging powers of sea
drowning me
bruised and bleeding
I'm left heaving on shore
suis je mort
All the things I ever had
all the things I'll ever get
all the things I'd sacrifice
all of what I've left behind
all on what I can't decide
all our precius moments died
not a thing to set me free
not a word to give me peace
no remorse, no relief
The lyrics in Kwan's song "Sacrifice" express feelings of being alone and isolated in a dark and stormy world. The opening line, "Sounds of hounds in the dark pounds my heart," sets the desperate tone for the rest of the song. The singer is grappling with some kind of internal turmoil that is amplified by the external chaos of the storm. Despite the chaos, there is a sense of calm before the storm that is almost eerie. This contributes to the sense that the singer is alone and cut off from the rest of the world.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take on a more introspective quality. The singer's focus shifts from the external world to their own personal sacrifices. They have had an insight in their life, and someone has become their sacrifice. The lyrics don't provide much context as to who or what this sacrifice is, but the singer is clearly emotional about it. The chorus repeats the word "sacrifice" several times, emphasizing its importance.
The lyrics also touch on feelings of regret and loss. The singer is bruised and bleeding, left heaving on shore, and wonders if they are dead. They think about all the things they've left behind and all the moments that have died. Despite all of this, there is no sense of relief or peace. The song ends on a quiet and mournful note, with no resolution in sight.
Line by Line Meaning
Pranoia, sounds of hounds in the dark
Paranoia cripples me with fear as I hear the howling of hounds in the distance.
pounds my heart
My heart beats violently with terror.
strikes the silence, before storm all is calm
The sudden sound shatters the quiet, but before the storm, everything appears tranquil.
colds my mind
My mind freezes and becomes overwhelmed with uneasiness.
No remorse and not a word
I feel no guilt or hesitancy as I carry out what I must do, without uttering any words.
no remorses to be heard
My actions are devoid of any remorse, nor will there be any vocal expression of it.
no remorse sounds so absurd
The very idea of expressing remorse seems ridiculous to me in the face of what I must do.
Sacrifice, I've had an insight in my life
I have come to the realization that the only way to achieve what I desire is through a sacrifice.
you have become my sacrifice
You are the one I must sacrifice to achieve my goals.
Cold wind sweeping raging powers of sea
A fierce wind carries the tumultuous power of the ocean, overwhelming me.
drowning me
I feel myself being suffocated and pulled down into the depths.
bruised and bleeding
I am battered and injured, bleeding from wounds.
I'm left heaving on shore
I am stranded and gasping for breath, barely surviving.
suis je mort
Am I dead?
All the things I ever had
I have possessed and experienced so many things in my life.
all the things I'll ever get
However, I know that I will never have all that I desire.
all the things I'd sacrifice
I would give up so much to obtain what I crave.
all of what I've left behind
I have had to leave behind significant parts of my life to pursue my goals.
all on what I can't decide
My decision has become so difficult that I no longer know what to do.
all our precious moments died
All the cherished memories and moments I had with someone are now gone, sacrificed for my ambitions.
not a thing to set me free
There is nothing that will liberate me from the consequences of my actions.
not a word to give me peace
I can find no solace or tranquility through any consolation or advice from others.
no remorse, no relief
I am left with no regret and no comfort, facing the consequences of my decision.
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.