The Dagger
Nebula Lyrics


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Your tongue is a dagger
And I am bleeding
My faded dreams were all for you
And with one word, and with just one word
Choking the life, I breathe my last
And with one look, and with just one look
You hold the key to this heart of glass
This is the withering
I'm aging years in moments
This is the path that leads
To my demise
Your tongue is a dagger
And I am bleeding
My faded dreams were all for you
And with one word, and with just one word
You've shattered my world and crushed my soul
And with one look, and with just one look
The rising sun has never felt so cold
This is the suffering
The echoes of your voice haunt
This faded memory
Is my demise
Your tongue is a dagger
And I am bleeding
My faded dreams were all for
And I feel this all too slow
And I've been here for so long
And I feel so empty
As you walk away
What have you done?
What have you done?
What have you done?
What have you done?
I would give it all away
For the chance to shine again
I would freely pay the price
For the touch of your hand
And I feel this all too slow
And I've been here for so long
And I feel so empty
As you walk away
What have you done?
What have you become?
All is lost
We are left with sorrow
What have you done?
What have you become?
All is lost
We are left with sorrow
What have you done?
What have you done?




What have you done?
What have you done?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NEBULA's "The Dagger" paint a picture of a person who feels as though they have been hurt by someone they love. The opening line, "Your tongue is a dagger / And I am bleeding" sets the tone for the song, as it suggests that the person's words have had a profound and painful impact.


The next couple of lines, "My faded dreams were all for you / And with one word, and with just one word" imply that the singer of the song has poured their heart and soul into a relationship, only to find it crumbling before their eyes. The line "Choking the life, I breathe my last" evokes a sense of desperation and finality, as if the person is near the end of their rope.


As the lyrics progress, it becomes clear that the singer feels as though they have been betrayed by the person they love. The lines "You've shattered my world and crushed my soul / And with one look, and with just one look / The rising sun has never felt so cold" convey a sense of deep sadness and loss, as if the person's entire universe has been ripped apart.


Throughout the song, the singer seems to be grappling with the idea of what they would give up or sacrifice in order to get back what they've lost. The line "I would freely pay the price / For the touch of your hand" speaks to the idea of making a deal with the devil in order to regain what was lost.


Overall, "The Dagger" is a powerful ballad about the highs and lows of love, and the pain that can come when things fall apart.


Line by Line Meaning

Your tongue is a dagger
The words you say hurt me deeply, like being stabbed with a sharp knife


And I am bleeding
Your hurtful words have caused me emotional pain that I cannot ignore


My faded dreams were all for you
I had hopes and aspirations of a future with you, but now they have faded away


And with one word, and with just one word
Your words hold such power, that even just one can cause me great harm


Choking the life, I breathe my last
Your words are so hurtful that I feel like I am being suffocated, and it feels like the end for me


And with one look, and with just one look
The expression on your face can say so much without you even speaking, and it affects me deeply


You hold the key to this heart of glass
My heart is fragile and vulnerable, and you have the power to either protect or destroy it


This is the withering
I am slowly losing hope and deteriorating under the weight of your hurtful words and actions


I'm aging years in moments
The stress and pain I am feeling is causing me to age and mature at a faster rate than normal


This is the path that leads
Your actions and hurtful words have led us down a path of destruction


To my demise
Your actions and words will be the end of me


You've shattered my world and crushed my soul
Your hurtful actions and words have destroyed my world and broke my spirit


The rising sun has never felt so cold
Even new beginnings and hopeful opportunities feel empty and sad without your love and support


This is the suffering
I am in great emotional pain because of your actions and words


The echoes of your voice haunt
Even when you are not around, the memory of your hurtful words and actions continue to cause me pain


This faded memory
I cannot forget the pain and heartbreak caused by your actions and words


Is my demise
Thinking about you and the memories we shared is causing me emotional pain and could be the end of me


And I feel this all too slow
The pain I am feeling is overwhelming and feels like it is dragging on slowly


And I've been here for so long
I have been in pain and heartbreak for an extended period with little to no relief


And I feel so empty
The pain and heartbreak has left me feeling emotionally drained and hollow


As you walk away
Your leaving is bringing me even more pain and heartbreak


What have you done?
Your actions and words have caused so much pain and heartbreak, leaving me wondering why you did this


I would give it all away
I would do anything to relive the happy moments we shared and to regain your love


For the chance to shine again
I want to feel optimistic and happy once more, even if it is just for a fleeting moment


I would freely pay the price
I am willing to do whatever it takes to regain your love, even if it costs me everything


For the touch of your hand
Your touch is the thing I miss most, and it is something I crave to feel again


All is lost
Everything that we had is now gone and cannot be regained


We are left with sorrow
All that remains after our love has been lost is a deep sense of sadness and pain


What have you become?
Your hurtful actions and words have made me question who you truly are


What have you done?
The pain and heartbreak you have caused me is immeasurable, and I am left wondering why you would do this




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lyrics, please!

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