Amongst the Fray
Our Waking Hour Lyrics

I see you there in the dark
The singer acknowledges the presence of someone in a dark place, physically or metaphorically.

Tracing shadows waiting for the sun
The person is hopeful and waiting for a light to shine in their life.

To illuminate and release us
The light is seen as a way to escape from a difficult situation.

From our nightmare
The situation is difficult and causing distress.

When all the royals have come undone
Even those in power will eventually fail or fall.

We will still remain
No matter what happens, the singer and those they represent will endure.

After all wars are over
Even when conflicts are resolved, there will still be challenges.

What will they say
The artist wonders how people will view their actions in the future.

Will they truly understand
The artist is concerned that their struggles won't be recognized or appreciated by others.

So let's make a change to our ways
The artist suggests that they can make a positive difference by altering their behavior.

Driving misery apathy sadness destruction and pain
The negative emotions and experiences will be actively fought against and overcome.

We will elevate to a new strength that will lead to
A positive change will occur that will bring people to a better place.

Take back everything our hope and our innocence
A desire to regain what has been lost, such as a sense of hope or purity.

They will endure for our screams they turned silent
The struggles and pain of the past will be remembered and used as fuel for change.

When all the royals have come undone
A repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing that those in power can't fix everything.

We will still remain
A repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing endurance and perseverance.

After all wars are over
A repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing that conflict won't necessarily fix everything.

What will they say
A repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing concern about how future generations will view current events.

Will they truly understand
A repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing concern about whether struggles and pain will be recognized and appreciated.

That we'll fight for forever and all that we are
The artist will continue to push forward and fight, no matter how long it takes or how difficult it becomes.

Trusting the hopes of the distant of hearts
Believing that even those who are far away can share in the same hope and goals.

Amongst the fray
Despite the chaos and challenges, the artist will continue to work towards their goals.

I see your eyes you've been crying
Returning to the concept of someone in distress or pain.

I know you're scared of what could become
Recognizing the fear and uncertainty that someone may be feeling.

Well don't lose your way Our love must keep fighting
Despite the difficulties, love and hope will be used as a foundation for making things better.

In this world locked by gravity we must find a way just to fly away
The world can be heavy and challenging, but the singer believes in finding ways to rise above the difficulties.

When the sun forgets to rise the stars explode the oceans dry
Emphasizing a sense of chaotic and unpredictable events, but still finding ways to overcome.

Heaven and hell's collide displays the truth of earth's demise
Acknowledging the pain and suffering on the planet and the faults in society or within ourselves.

We will face the fray and seize the day and you and I will still remain
Despite everything, the artist is determined to keep moving forward and maintaining their persistence.

This is when our hearts have won
The culmination of all the struggles and efforts will be a victory for the heart and spirit.

We will fight for forever and all that we are
Repeating the idea of continued perseverance and determination, no matter what.

Trusting the hopes of the distant of hearts
Repeating the idea of finding unity and hope even across distances.

Amongst the fray
Repeating the idea of continuing to move forward despite the chaos and challenges.