Holy Tears
Maclean Tara Lyrics
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I can't decide what is even real anymore
As though I ever knew
Tangled in these silhouettes
Floating face down in a river of regrets
And thoughts of you
Holy tears
Holding you
My light
Forever gone
You believed she'd never leave
Rosy cheeked and oh so young
And full of flame
Here in this bed of emptiness
Button by button I come undone
And only twenty-one
Holy tears
They linger on
Holding you
My life
Forever gone
Gone like the broken words at your feet
You're gone in the venom lips that kiss me sweetly
Gone like a frightened bird into the sky
Won't you take everything I ever had
And leave me to die as I cry
Holy tears
They linger on
Holding you
My love
Forever gone
In "Holy Tears", Maclean Tara talks about being lost in a world that feels twisted and unrecognizable. She's unsure of what is real, feeling trapped and tangled up in silhouettes. The singer's thoughts are consumed by someone who they've lost and can't get back - someone young, full of fire and life, who they believed would stay with them forever. The singer is left alone with their regrets, at a loss without the light that this person brought to their life. To the singer, the tears they cry over this lost love are holier than anything, because being without them is a kind of spiritual suffering.
The song is a haunting exploration of grief, regret, and lost love. The singer is lost in their memories of someone they loved, but can't undo the mistakes that led to their loss. The image of the river of regrets emphasizes how the singer is stuck in their past, unable to move on or see a way forward. Ultimately, the song is about the power of love and the pain of its absence. The singer is holding onto this memory so tightly because it's the only thing they have left of a person who changed their life. "Holy Tears" is a deeply emotional and raw song that captures the pain of heartbreak and the long road to healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrapped inside a twisted world
I am confused and don't know what is real anymore due to my complex surroundings.
I can't decide what is even real anymore
I am unable to distinguish reality from illusions anymore, leading to confusion.
As though I ever knew
I never truly knew the reality, which has led me to this state of confusion.
Tangled in these silhouettes
I am entrapped in the shadows of my past, and I cannot escape them.
Floating face down in a river of regrets
I am overwhelmed with regret and guilt, constantly dwelling in negative thoughts.
And thoughts of you
My mind is always fixated on the memories of you, causing me more pain.
Holy tears
The tears that I shed are special because they hold a deep, spiritual significance.
They linger on
My tears remain for an extended duration, which reflects the intensity of my emotions.
Holding you
The tears are holding onto the memories of you, which are still precious to me.
My light
You were the light in my life that illuminated my path and gave me hope.
Forever gone
Your absence is permanent, and I will always miss you.
You believed she'd never leave
You were convinced that she would always be by your side, and her leaving was unexpected.
Rosy cheeked and oh so young
She was young and full of life, which made her departure even more painful.
And full of flame
She had a zeal for life that was contagious, and her absence has left a void in your life.
Here in this bed of emptiness
The emptiness of your surroundings is a constant reminder of her absence.
Button by button I come undone
You are slowly falling apart, like a piece of clothing unraveling, one button at a time.
And only twenty-one
Her leaving was untimely, and she still had so much life ahead of her, which makes her absence even more devastating.
Gone like the broken words at your feet
Her departure has shattered your world, much like words that have been broken and discarded at your feet.
You're gone in the venom lips that kiss me sweetly
You feel the venom of her absence in even the sweetest moments, which makes them bittersweet.
Gone like a frightened bird into the sky
Her departure was sudden and quick, much like a frightened bird taking off into the sky.
Won't you take everything I ever had
You are willing to give up everything you have in exchange for her return.
And leave me to die as I cry
You are consumed with sadness and pain, and death feels like a better option than living without her.
My love
You loved her deeply, and her loss has left a void that cannot be filled.
Forever gone
She is gone forever, and her absence will always haunt you.
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Written by: MACLEAN
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