An instrumental version of this song can be heard during various moments in the game, including during the opening credits. Depending on the ending the player receives, this song can play during Dr. K's diagnosis of Cheryl Mason. The other song that could play is "Hell Frozen Rain".
Acceptance
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn Lyrics
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Nobody knows
The years go by
Where we go, alone, from here
Night falls
Strange colored walls
My eyes deceive
Deep in the night you think everything's right
Tell it to yourself
Say it's just a nightmare
Something is telling you nothing can change where you are, again
Why should it matter? Your dreams of a child
Innocence is gone
Only fear to play with
Faces are changing but nothing is changing the pain, too late
Two steps I take get closer and closer
And one more breath I take
Sends me further back
Over and over it calls to your soul
Say it is'nt so
Emptiness surrounds you
No one can help if the angels refuse to come here, who's there?
Cold faded photos they lie by your side
Something in my room
Never mind the reason
Visions are lying and reasons just live to survive, this time
The song Acceptance by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn explores the theme of time and the changes that come with it. The first verse sets the tone, as the lyrics state that "time flows, nobody knows," emphasizing the unpredictable nature of life. The second verse touches on the passing of time being accompanied by confusion and a sense of detachment from reality, as well as the feeling of being lost and alone. The chorus talks about how one can try to convince themselves that everything is okay, even if it is not. The bridge focuses on the inevitability of growing up and losing innocence, often leaving behind only fear to contend with. The last verse speaks of the struggle with moving forward and the sense of being trapped in a cycle of pain.
The song's message is delivered through the dichotomy between the somber tone of the lyrics and the melodic harmonies of the music, giving the song a haunting beauty. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of what it feels like to go through an emotional struggle, while also highlighting the uncertainties that come with life itself. Overall, the song Acceptance by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn is a striking reminder to appreciate the present moment, as time flies by quickly and nothing is guaranteed.
Line by Line Meaning
Time flows
Time gradually passes
Nobody knows
No one can predict the future
The years go by
Time continues to move forward
Where we go, alone, from here
We each have our own path to follow
Night falls
The darkness of the night arrives
Strange colored walls
The surroundings become distorted
My eyes deceive
Visual perception becomes uncertain
What is wrong, with me
Doubt about one's own mental state
Deep in the night you think everything's right
One can become delusional at night
Tell it to yourself
Attempting to convince oneself
Say it's just a nightmare
Denying the reality
Something is telling you nothing can change where you are, again
Feeling stuck and hopeless
Why should it matter? Your dreams of a child
Questioning the relevance of childhood dreams
Innocence is gone
Loss of purity and naivety
Only fear to play with
The only emotion left to experience is fear
Faces are changing but nothing is changing the pain, too late
Superficial changes have no effect on inner turmoil
Two steps I take get closer and closer
Progress being made
And one more breath I take
Continuation of effort
Sends me further back
Resulting in a setback
Over and over it calls to your soul
Persistent internal struggle
Say it is'nt so
Hoping it's not true
Emptiness surrounds you
Feeling of loneliness
No one can help if the angels refuse to come here, who's there?
Feeling abandoned and hopeless
Cold faded photos they lie by your side
Reminders of the past
Something in my room
Feeling of unease
Never mind the reason
Ignoring rational explanations
Visions are lying and reasons just live to survive, this time
Perception is unreliable and survival is the only concern
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Comrade Blinky
Time flows
Nobody knows
The years go by
Where we go
Alone from here
Night falls
Strange-colored walls
My eyes deceive
What is wrong
With me?
Deep in the night you think everything's right
Tell it to yourself. Say it's just a nightmare
Something is telling you nothing can change where you are
Again
Why should it matter, your dreams of a child?
Innocence is gone. Only fear to play with
Faces are changing, but nothing is changing the pain
Too late
Two steps I take getting closer and closer
And one more breath I take sends me further back
Over and over it calls to your soul
Say it isn't so. Emptiness surrounds you
No one can help if the angels refuse to come near
Who's there?
Cold faded photos, they lay by your side
Something in my room, never mind the reason
Visions are lying and reasons just live to survive
This time
The cold, the light
The fear returning
It's not, the eyes
You feel that's chilling you
pim bunny
this game is underrated. the ending made me cry like a big baby. not very scary though, imo. they nailed the psychology aspect though
Ozymandias
parece canción de cuna obscura y melancólica, una pieza de arte
Jose sanchez
y tu hermana?
Moxy Yeena
I've been seeking this song for years, my mother had made me a CD of the silent hill soundtracks years ago that helped me go to sleep... this is one of the songs I replayed over and over for comfort... oddly enough hah
Frédérick Wagner
This is so dope
McLeonVP
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