aftermath
Nitin Sawhney Lyrics


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So let it be felt
Aftermath
Shades of hell
I set them free
But struggle
Eternally

Its too late now
To turn the clock around
Frozen world outside
Made by foolish pride

Time to mend
Your life begins
Breathe for me
Make me feel
Im not alone

Rowen
Final stunt

Will the blood shed
End at once
Rowen
Is no doubt
Life in limbo
Is our home now

Rowen
Final stunt
Will the blood shed
End at once
Rowen
Is no doubt




Life in limbo
Is our home

Overall Meaning

The song "Aftermath" by Nitin Sawhney is a haunting and emotional portrayal of the aftermath of war and the struggle for survival in its wake. The opening lines "So let it be felt, aftermath" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It speaks to the idea that the lasting effects of war cannot be ignored and must be acknowledged. There is a sense of desolation and destruction that is conveyed through the lyrics "Shades of hell, I set them free, but struggle eternally". It shows that even though the war may have ended, the effects of it continue to haunt the people who have lived through it.


The second verse of the song speaks to the idea that it is too late to change what has happened. The "Frozen world outside, made by foolish pride" reflects the idea that war is often caused by ego and the misplaced belief of superiority. However, the song offers hope in the lyric "Time to mend, your life begins, breathe for me, make me feel, I'm not alone". It conveys the idea that despite the destruction and devastation, people can still move forward and rebuild their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

So let it be felt
Allow yourself to feel the consequences of your actions


Aftermath
The result of a destructive event


Shades of hell
The dark and painful aftermath of a traumatic experience


I set them free
I have let go of my past hurt and anger


But struggle
However, I still face challenges in moving on


Eternally
This struggle may last forever


Its too late now
The point of no return has been reached


To turn the clock around
To go back in time and undo the past


Frozen world outside
The world appears lifeless and unchanging


Made by foolish pride
This emptiness is a result of my own arrogance and mistakes


Time to mend
It is time to heal and fix what's broken


Your life begins
This is a new opportunity to start fresh


Breathe for me
Be a source of hope and support for me


Make me feel
Help me feel connected and loved


Im not alone
I am not the only one who has struggled and been hurt


Rowen
The name of someone who may have been hurt or lost


Final stunt
The end result of one's choices and actions


Will the blood shed
Can we stop hurting each other?


End at once
This cycle of violence and trauma must end now


Is no doubt
There is no question, this is the reality we are facing


Life in limbo
We are stuck in a place between life and death, and must find a way to heal


Is our home now
This struggle and pain is where we live, but there is still hope for something better




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