Sanctuary
Orjan Lyrics
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It is endowed.
The light of my life
is put out somehow.
I'm lying in pieces of
emotions you control.
You're feeling my sympathy
Feeling this hostility, I pray.
Begging, make this evil go away.
Conveying the things I only fear.
Building my sanctuary of blood and tears.
The lines that I traced
around the scars they swell.
In plain with a sedative
to numb this spell.
I'm lying in pieces of
emotions you control.
You're feeling my sympathy
the lie unfolds.
Feeling this hostility, I pray.
Begging, make this evil go away.
Conveying the things I only fear.
Building my sanctuary of blood and tears.
Feeling animosity
when no one else is around.
Blindly I scream into the air.
Eating my heart off the ground.
Feeling this hostility, I pray.
Begging, make this evil go away.
Conveying the things I only fear.
Building my sanctuary of blood and tears.
The lyrics of Orjan's song "Sanctuary" depict a person who feels violated and manipulated by someone else's influence. The tone of the lyrics is intense and emotional, as the singer describes feeling "lying in pieces of emotions you control" and "eating my heart off the ground." The image of building a "sanctuary of blood and tears" implies that the singer feels isolated and trapped, using their own emotions as a form of protection.
The repeated refrain of "Feeling this hostility, I pray / Begging, make this evil go away" suggests a type of internal struggle, as the singer grapples with intense negative feelings and seeks release from their torment. The references to scars and sedatives further underscore the intensity of the emotions described, as does the line "Blindly I scream into the air."
Overall, the lyrics of "Sanctuary" are a raw and honest portrayal of the pain and turmoil of being subjected to someone else's control and manipulation. The song's intense emotions and vivid imagery make it a powerful expression of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
A slap in the face
I feel insulted and hurt by something that happened to me.
It is endowed.
The situation has been given a certain quality or characteristic.
The light of my life
is put out somehow.
Something that was once the source of my happiness and joy is now gone or extinguished, and I don't know why or how.
I'm lying in pieces of
emotions you control.
I am broken into fragments of feelings and thoughts that are being manipulated or influenced by someone else.
You're feeling my sympathy
the lie unfolds.
You are taking advantage of my empathy or compassion to deceive me in some way.
Feeling this hostility, I pray.
I am experiencing anger and resentment, and I hope that things will get better somehow.
Begging, make this evil go away.
I am pleading for a solution or a way to escape from the negative situation or feelings I am experiencing.
Conveying the things I only fear.
I am expressing my deepest worries and anxieties, even though it may be difficult or painful to do so.
Building my sanctuary of blood and tears.
I am creating a safe haven within myself, where I can feel protected and comforted, even amidst the pain and suffering I am going through.
The lines that I traced
around the scars they swell.
The emotional wounds that I have experienced are becoming more painful and inflamed, despite my attempts to cope or heal.
In plain with a sedative
to numb this spell.
I am using some sort of distraction or coping mechanism to try to alleviate my pain or distress, even though it may not be a lasting solution.
Feeling animosity
when no one else is around.
I am harboring feelings of bitterness and resentment, even when there is no one else to direct them towards.
Blindly I scream into the air.
I am expressing my emotions and frustrations without a clear target or recipient, hoping that somehow they will be heard or acknowledged.
Eating my heart off the ground.
I am consumed by my pain and despair, to the point where it feels like it is eating me alive.
Writer(s): Reginald Arvizu, Orjan Nilsen, Jonathan Howsman Davis, Raymond Lee Luzier, James Christian Shaffer Copyright: Cloud 9 Holland Music Publishing, Musik Munk Publishing, Stratosphericyoness Music, Lose Yer Ear Music, Fieldysnuttz Music
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