2) Australian musician Lauren Hart, vocalist for Once Human, American heavy metal band.
Last Word
Lauren Hart Lyrics
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There must be something inside
That tears at your need to have everything
What is it I have to hide
How could such a small thing
Be all giving to me
That all I am holding is hope on a string
The last word’s unspoken
So leave it unopened
It will be better that way
The first woman’s gift, quite admired
A blessing deep in disguise
Go on continue to pry but you won’t find
What you can’t recognize
What you wouldn’t give
To escape with all this
What if I told you
That all I am holding is hope on a string
The last Word’s unspoken
So leave it unopened
It will be better that way
So much better that way
The opening verse of Lauren Hart's Last Word describes a striking and ornate box that is captivating to the eye. However, the box holds something that the singer is reluctant to reveal, which generates a sense of intrigue and mystery. The tone of the verse suggests that the contents of the box, though physically small and contained, have great emotional weight and significance, and that unveiling them would be both daunting and potentially destructive. The second verse shifts to reflect on a powerful and mysterious female figure who has hidden gifts that may not be immediately apparent. Despite attempts to uncover her secrets and understand her hidden depths, the figure remains elusive. The singer reflects on the sacrifices that one might make to access this kind of mystical knowledge or power, but also hints that the pursuit may be futile.
The chorus continues to elaborate on the idea that there is a hidden or unspoken element to the contents of the box - something that is so powerful that it can't even be put into words. The idea of 'hope on a string' suggests that there is a thin and fragile connection between the singer and whatever powerful force they are trying to contain or access. The phrase 'last word's unspoken' is similarly cryptic, suggesting that there is a final piece of knowledge or realization that remains just out of reach for the singer. The chorus seems to suggest that sometimes it is better to leave things unspoken or unknown rather than risk exposing oneself to potentially destabilizing influences or revelations.
Overall, the song seems to be grappling with the idea of secrets and mysteries - in particular, how they can be simultaneously alluring and unsettling. There is a sense that there are powerful forces at work, but that these forces are ultimately not entirely comprehensible or controllable by humans. There is a suggestion that sometimes it is better not to know everything, and that it is possible to derive strength from the very fact that some things remain shrouded in mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
A jewel cornered box, ornate gold trim
The box is extravagantly decorated with gold trim and appears valuable.
There must be something inside
The box is assumed to contain something of worth.
That tears at your need to have everything
Whatever is inside the box is something that the listener desires greatly.
What is it I have to hide
The artist is keeping the contents of the box hidden.
How could such a small thing
The contents of the box are not physically large.
Be all giving to me
Despite its size, the contents of the box hold great value for the singer.
What if I told you
The singer is questioning the listener's willingness to hear the truth.
That all I am holding is hope on a string
The contents of the box are nothing physical, only the intangible hope.
The last word’s unspoken
There is a final thought or piece of information that the artist is keeping to themselves.
So leave it unopened
The artist warns to not open the box and discover the truth.
It will be better that way
The singer believes that it is better to remain ignorant and hopeful than to face harsh reality.
The first woman’s gift, quite admired
A reference to the story of Pandora's box, which contained hope among other evils.
A blessing deep in disguise
The hope held in the box may be a blessing, but its true nature is disguised.
Go on continue to pry but you won’t find
Despite attempts to uncover the truth, the contents of the box will remain a mystery.
What you can’t recognize
The listener may not have the ability to understand the true value of the contents of the box.
What you wouldn’t give
The listener is assumed to desire the contents of the box greatly.
To escape with all this
The listener is willing to do what it takes to obtain the contents of the box and its value.
So much better that way
The singer reiterates that it is better to live in hope and the unknown than to face harsh reality.
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.