Nodes of Ranvier was a Christian metalcore band. T… Read Full Bio ↴Formed 2000–2008
Nodes of Ranvier was a Christian metalcore band. They saw a revolving door of members over the years - the last line-up on the critically acclaimed album "Defined By Struggle" included Kyle Benecke of famed Omaha hardcore band System Failure.
The World
Nodes Of Ranvier Lyrics
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And as my pieces were stripped away I felt free.
Nothing the world offered me held importance and nothing you gave me was unrespected.
No, I don't want it.
No, I don't need it.
Help me God.
Father lift me up.
Strength carry me, I need you to carry me.
The lyrics of Nodes Of Ranvier's song The World are incredibly insightful and poetic. The first few lines of the song, "As the first leaf fell I felt nothing, and as my pieces were stripped away I felt free," seem to suggest that the singer of the song is experiencing a sense of detachment and liberation as they lose the things that tied them down. This feeling of freedom is further emphasized in the lyrics, "Nothing the world offered me held importance and nothing you gave me was unrespected."
The chorus of the song, "No, I don't want it. No, I don't need it. Help me God. Father lift me up. Strength carry me, I need you to carry me," is a plea for help and guidance in the face of the singer's newfound sense of detachment. There is a sense of spiritual longing and trust in a higher power to provide strength and support during this difficult time.
Overall, the lyrics of The World are powerful and introspective, exploring themes of detachment, freedom, and spiritual longing.
Line by Line Meaning
As the first leaf fell I felt nothing
I was indifferent to the start of autumn because something inside me was already dying.
And as my pieces were stripped away I felt free
Losing parts of myself that I thought defined me was liberating, as it allowed me to find my true identity.
Nothing the world offered me held importance and nothing you gave me was unrespected.
I had a new perspective that made the world's superficial offerings feel trivial, and I appreciated everything you gave me.
No, I don't want it.
I don't desire what the world thinks is important.
No, I don't need it.
I don't require worldly possessions to find fulfillment.
Help me God.
I am seeking divine guidance and assistance.
Father lift me up.
I am asking God to raise me above my struggles and challenges.
Strength carry me, I need you to carry me.
I rely on God's strength to bear the weight of my burdens and carry me through difficult times.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATHEW WILLIAM BENBROOK, MATT BENBROOK, PAULINE ANNITA TAYLOR
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