Make No Protest
Lori Chaffer Lyrics
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for every soul must pay its dues
this is the kingdom they talk about
they talk about and fight for
and for which they die
you'll not be gone from them for long
but you'll forget their names and maybe mine
please don't look at me that way
you know i hate to shatter the
innocence i've made
the innocence i've made
some are already there who feel like you
i understand, cause i've lived there too
some ignore, some defy, some are confused
and others decide to return their own way
how lonely
i'll be standing by you still
though while you're there you might not feel it
is there any persuasion that i can use
that i can use that i can use
to convince you
please don't look at me that way
you will never be all by yourself
all by yourself
and you will never be the same
you will never be the same...
The song "Make No Protest" by Lori Chaffer is a heartfelt reflection on the sacrifice and struggles that one must go through to achieve something greater. The lyrics "make no protest as you go, for every soul must pay its dues" set the tone for the song and explain that although the journey may be difficult, it is necessary to achieve the greater good. The following lines "this is the kingdom they talk about, they talk about and fight for, and for which they die" refer to the idea of fighting for a cause and being willing to sacrifice for something one believes in.
The second verse acknowledges the pain and loneliness that can be experienced on this journey. The lines "please don't look at me that way, you know I hate to shatter the innocence I've made" reveal the singer's desire to shield their loved ones from the harsh realities of the world. The bridge acknowledges the various reactions that people may have when faced with these difficulties, either ignoring, defying, or returning in their own way.
The final verse offers a message of hope and encouragement to those on this journey. The lines "you will never be all by yourself, and you will never be the same" acknowledge the connection that exists between people and the ability to grow and change through difficult experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
make no protest as you go
Don't resist the journey you are about to take
for every soul must pay its dues
Everyone has to face the consequences of their actions
this is the kingdom they talk about
This is the ultimate goal that people fight for
they talk about and fight for
People strive for this goal with a passion
and for which they die
Some people even sacrifice their lives for this cause
you'll not be gone from them for long
You may leave temporarily, but you'll come back eventually
but you'll forget their names and maybe mine
You may forget the people you leave behind, including me
we'll stand in the sunrise and the sunsets and the moon light to remind you
We'll be here to remind you of the things you left behind
please don't look at me that way
Don't judge me for the difficult things I'm about to say
you know i hate to shatter the innocence i've made
I don't want to ruin the good memories we shared
some are already there who feel like you
Some people have already been through what you're about to experience
i understand, cause i've lived there too
I can empathize with you because I've been through it myself
some ignore, some defy, some are confused
People react to this experience in different ways
and others decide to return their own way
Some people choose to come back on their own terms
how lonely
It can be a lonely journey to go through this experience
i'll be standing by you still
I'll be here for you even if you don't feel my support
though while you're there you might not feel it
You may feel alone even though I'm here for you
is there any persuasion that i can use
Is there anything I can say to convince you?
that i can use that i can use
I am desperate to help you in any way I can
to convince you
To persuade you to come back to us
please don't look at me that way
Please don't judge me for trying to help
you will never be all by yourself
You will never be truly alone
and you will never be the same
This experience will change you forever
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.