Acceptance
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn Lyrics


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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 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

Overall Meaning

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




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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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