Eternity
Marx Richard Lyrics
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A page of the history it teaches
Not a care, lived my life like a hurricane
Leaving everything along the way in pieces
Some may have cheered, some may have wondered
If I am flesh, if I am stone
Thoughts of you tear through me like thunder
Take me to the river, baby
Wash away the lies
I've got no reputation living in your eyes
Take me to eternity
Let me bury this disguise
A southern boy has it harder sometimes
It's like you were climbing a razor
You were there when my dreams had all turned to dust
And the man in the mirror was a stranger
Look at me now, a soulless survivor
No mask can hide the man that I've made
You ease my pain
Your make it silent
Slowly I feel it beginning to fade
Take me to the river, baby
Wash away the lies
I've got no reputation living in your eyes
Take me to eternity
Let me bury this disguise
I want to feel it
Rushing over me into the tide
I want to taste it
Every moment 'til the end of my life
I have laid still, adrift in you memory
Hoping your faith would erase all the years
Maybe some time, maybe some magic
Maybe your love will make everything clear
Take me to the river, baby
Wash away the lies
I've got no reputation living in your eyes
Take me to eternity
Let me bury this disguise
Take me to the river, baby
Wash away the lies
There are no expectations hiding in your eyes
Take me to eternity
And let me bury this disguise
The song "Eternity" by Marx Richard is a heartfelt ballad about the depths of love and redemption. The lyrics explore the idea of a person who has lived a life without care, leaving a path of destruction behind them, only to find salvation in the love of someone else. The song's opening line, "I was born on the banks of eternity," sets the tone for the reflective and introspective nature of the lyrics. The singer acknowledges their past of living like a hurricane and leaving everything along the way in pieces. However, the love of the person addressed in the song has led the singer back home, away from the storm and into a place of peace.
The chorus of the song, "Take me to the river, baby, wash away the lies" is a powerful image of cleansing oneself of past mistakes and starting anew. The line "I've got no reputation living in your eyes" suggests that the love of the person addressed in the song is all that matters to the singer, and they are willing to let go of their past identity in order to be with them. The metaphor of burying the disguise is a poignant one, as it suggests that the singer has been living a double life, hiding behind a mask to cover up their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born on the banks of eternity
I come from a place of infinite existence
A page of the history it teaches
I am a part of a larger story that has been written
Not a care, lived my life like a hurricane
I have lived recklessly with no concern for consequences
Leaving everything along the way in pieces
I have caused destruction as I moved through life
Some may have cheered, some may have wondered
There have been both supporters and doubters in my life
If I am flesh, if I am stone
It is unclear whether I am human or emotionless
Thoughts of you tear through me like thunder
Memories of you are intense and overwhelming
You are the light that has led me back home
You are my guiding force that brings me back to a sense of stability
Take me to the river, baby
Help me wash away my troubles
Wash away the lies
Help me get rid of the falsehoods I have been living with
I've got no reputation living in your eyes
In your eyes, my reputation does not matter
Take me to eternity
Help me escape this world and its troubles
Let me bury this disguise
Let me let go of my false persona
A southern boy has it harder sometimes
Growing up in the South can present unique challenges
It's like you were climbing a razor
Sometimes life can feel like an uphill battle
You were there when my dreams had all turned to dust
You were my support when everything fell apart
And the man in the mirror was a stranger
I did not recognize myself
Look at me now, a soulless survivor
I have persevered but at the cost of my spirit
No mask can hide the man that I've made
I cannot conceal who I have become
You ease my pain
You make my pain more bearable
Your make it silent
Your presence brings me peace
Slowly I feel it beginning to fade
My pain is gradually disappearing
I want to feel it
I want to experience something real
Rushing over me into the tide
I want to feel overwhelmed by it
I want to taste it
I want to fully enjoy it
Every moment 'til the end of my life
I want to experience it forever
I have laid still, adrift in you memory
I have been lost in my memories of you
Hoping your faith would erase all the years
Hoping your love can overcome the problems we have faced
Maybe some time, maybe some magic
Maybe things can improve with time or some help from fate
Maybe your love will make everything clear
Maybe love can help us understand and overcome our difficulties
There are no expectations hiding in your eyes
You have no expectations of me
And let me bury this disguise
Help me leave behind the false self I have created
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Richard Marx
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Ahab Bellamy
I wish if Richard Marx played all flesh and bone album in acoustic version this album is so underrated. Seriously this album contains many Jewels
t ao
So beautiful, I love this song!
Noun Trips
Still magical and amazing song
Yusuf Asdak
my favorite song ❤❤
harriss100
So beautiful
rmjmusic2010
thank you for postig. i love this version.